Source: Radio New Zealand
Parliament is back for 2026, as MPs return for caucus and Cabinet meetings, and the Prime Minister’s opening address.
Labour has told RNZ its caucus will discuss whether to support the free-trade agreement with India at its first meeting of the year.
Question Time will not be taking place this week, as the first parliamentary session begins with the Prime Minister’s statement to the House.
It is likely MPs will hold a special debate on the recent extreme weather.
At the first Cabinet meeting of the year Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell will address the slip at Mount Maunganui and other storm damage.
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