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Public law expert professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan.

 Otago University Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan.

If you voted in this year's local body elections, congratulations. You can consider yourself a member of a very exclusive club. Because, this year, voter turnout around the country was the lowest it's been in 36 years. Which is pitiful. So pitiful that I don't even think my idea of having just one main voting day - like we have for central government elections - would make much of a difference. In fact, I think there's only one way to fix it. Something which has already been tried somewhere else with immediate results. Because something needs to be done. Because local councils matter. They have far more influence on our daily lives than central government ever will. Our councils are responsible for the roads we drive on everyday. They're responsible for getting the rubbish collected and getting water services to our houses and making sure the sewers work properly. They run our libraries. All sorts of things that we use and rely on every day. Our councils are the majority owners of key infrastructure services. Christchurch City Council, for example, has the airport, the Port at Lyttelton, the Orion electricity lines company and others. Not worth taking an interest in who is leading these outfits? Or having an influence in who is leading these outfits? Sixty-eight percent of us don't think so. Talk about apathy. Andrew Geddis - who is a political scientist at the University of Otago - reckons that one of the main reasons for the low turnout is that the voting period is just way too long. And people just forget about the voting papers sitting on the kitchen bench. He also points out the benefit of having one main voting day - like we do in the central government elections. I used to think the same. But I see only one solution. Which is something people talk about in relation to central government elections. But I think we need it for local government too. Compulsory voting. Because, after this pitiful turnout in this year's elections, we need a kick up the jacksy - and making it compulsory to vote is the only way to achieve that. In Australia, compulsory voting in federal elections was introduced in 1924 and, since then, voter turnout has never fallen below 90 percent. More relevant, though, is what they've done in Tasmania. Three years ago, Tasmania made voting in local government elections compulsory, as well. And just like compulsory voting in federal elections sorted out the low participation problem, the same thing happened in Tasmania with their local body elections. In just one election, voter turnout increased by 44.6 percent. Councils in Tasmania have four-year terms - so the 2022 turnout is the most recent example. But it shows you, doesn‘t it, how compulsory voting in local body elections works. And how it could work just as well here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's local government elections have seen the lowest voter turnout in 36 years, with less than a third - or 32% - bothering to have their say. Of those who did, the contrast between the urban rural divide was stark. In metro areas, only 28.8% cast their votes, provincial people made up 38.3% while rural turnout was 43.6% Local Government New Zealand says it is clear local elections have to change urgently - they'd like to see a voter turnout of at least 80%. University of Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Kerre Woodham that moving away from postal ballots could be the way forward. 'We can't keep using postal ballots because the postal service is disintegrating.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A belief changes to electoral day enrolments addresses slow administrative process and voter slackness. The Government's looking to ban prisoner votes, stop free food and entertainment at voting stations, and enforce a 13-day pre-election enrolment rule to vote. Otago University Electoral Law Expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking same day enrolments require people to cast 'special votes', which take longer to process. He says the number of special votes has been increasing markedly over recent elections, so it's taking longer to get a result. Geddis denies the changes are deliberately aimed at negatively impacting the left. He says that special votes always result in more seats for the left, but whether or not that's a driving motivation behind the change is debatable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of July, the Government is changing election rules to stop same-day enrolment and banning food and drink within 100 meters of voting stations. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a new measure that would see the cars of court fine evaders clamped or seized. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, complete with another development in Mike's lemon and hot water saga. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of interest is expected in the by-election to fill the seat left empty by the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp. The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died yesterday. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking the Tamaki Makaurau seat was won by just 42 votes in 2023 and will be very tightly contested again. The complicating factor this time is likely to be sympathy, he says, suspecting that Te Pāti Māori will likely run strongly on a kind of legacy argument. The by-election could clash with local body elections. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to members. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Electoral law expert Andrew Geddis weighs in on new billboards from the Sensible Sentencing Trust - attributed at the very bottom of the billboards, in very small font.

Three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's Privileges Committee hearing over their conduct in the House, claiming their fundamental rights are being ignored. Law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Alexa Cook.

There are two camps when it comes to the Government's proposal to loosen citizen's arrest laws. The measure is being pitched as a remedy for retail crime, by allowing workers and the public to detain suspected thieves with "reasonable force". However, concerns have been raised about the risks involved and what constitutes “reasonable force”. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis believes the proposal is risky, telling Kerre Woodham it seems like an extreme expansion of the power for one particular problem. He says it also runs the risk of someone carrying out a citizen's arrest only for the police to be unable to attend to it, potentially creating a false promise for retailers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders.

A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A belief economic pain is driving a dip in the polls for the right, rather than Coalition dynamics. Two polls out yesterday showed support dropping for Christopher Luxon as preferred Prime Minister, and the figures would let the left bloc form a Government. Luxon told reporters his team is focused on the job at hand, prioritising economic growth. He has rejected calls to act more like Donald Trump in signing executive orders, saying we have a different political system. University of Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Kerre Woodham the US President is elected on a separate basis and has powers specific to the role that allow things like executive orders. He says that in New Zealand, the Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch but only insofar as Parliament lets them be. Geddis also notes that many of the things Trump is doing are flat out illegal, as he can't use executive orders to overturn the Constitution. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission.

The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for population changes. Otago Law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Emile Donovan speaks to Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis after the Green's voted to kick former MP Darleen Tana out of Parliament.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 29 August 2024, have the Greens rolled over under the pressure of Darleen Tana? Legal expert Andrew Geddis explains what we learnt from this morning's hearing. Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran tells Heather when his planes will finally be on time - and why business is so tough right now. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland on the team that's going to take on South Africa this weekend - and what it's like without Leon MacDonald. Plus, the Huddle weighs in on the Government putting up parking infringement fees by 70%. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darleen Tana will still be in Parliament at least another two weeks, as the Greens push back a party vote until her legal challenge against them has concluded. The independent MP filed an injunction to stop a party meeting on Sunday discussing using waka-jumping legislation to remove her from Parliament. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis says Tana's arguing she didn't really resign from the party, but was pushed out. "Basically what she's saying - that the investigation and the way the Greens treated her made her resign, rather than her choosing to resign. That's what she's going to have to try and convince the court of." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A law expert doubts former Green MP Darleen Tana will be successful in their legal action against their former party.   They're trying to stop the Greens' meeting this weekend, where they intend to decide whether to invoke the Waka Jumping law.   Tana's challenge against the party will be heard in the High Court in Auckland this morning.  Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking he's never seen anything like it.   He says the chances of the courts acting in their favour are practically zero.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Darleen Tana saga has yet another chapter with legal action now underway. Mike gets all the details from University of Otago Law Professor, Andrew Geddis.  Education Minister Erica Stanford reacts to the low pass rates on NCEA's numeracy and literacy tests - and promises action to lift achievement.  Mike finds out about Fonterra's latest version to diversify its product range.  Triple Paris Olympic medallist Ellesse Andrews pops into the studio to talk her success and what the future holds.  And you might just be surprised on how much social media influencers earn.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THREE KEY FACTS: Former Green MP Darleen Tana will remain as an independent MP “as long as this place allows me” The Greens say Tana misled the party during an inquiry into claims of migrant exploitation at her husband's business The Green Party will now consider whether to use the waka-jumping law to try to expel her. The Green Party will consider this weekend whether to try to force former Green MP Darleen Tana out of Parliament after Tana rejected co-leader Chloe Swarbrick's request to resign and confirmed she would stay in Parliament as an independent MP. Tana returned to Parliament on Tuesday and was declared an independent MP by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, later telling media she intended to stay on. “I'm here now and doing the mahi ... as long as this place allows me.” As she finished speaking to reporters, Tana said she needed to get back to the House because she was the “only person there and I don't have anybody backing me up”. While the Green Party will decide at its annual conference this weekend whether to invoke the waka jumping law to kick Tana out of Parliament, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer have not ruled out taking Tana into their party if she wants it. Swarbrick – who had publicly urged Tana to resign as an MP after a report on alleged migrant exploitation at Tana's husband's business – said on Tuesday afternoon she had only heard through the media that Tana intended to stay on. “Our caucus and party will be taking next steps with this in mind and will have more to say in due course.” Earlier, Swarbrick had said the party would consider whether to use the waka-jumping law at its annual conference this weekend. If they did use the waka-jumping law, she said it would not be without sign-off from the wider party. Swarbrick said a number of party members had expressed frustration about the situation. She said the best option would have been for Tana to resign. Swarbrick said if the party was “in a situation where we have to explore other options, then we will have those sensitive conversations at our AGM this coming weekend”. “I can be pretty clear with you that there are a number of members across the country who have reached out to me, incredibly frustrated about the situations and about Darleen Tana's unwillingness to take responsibility for what's happened here.” Former Green list MP Darleen Tana speaking to media at Parliament in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell Waititi and Ngarewa-Packer said they had not yet had any discussions with Tana about joining Te Pāti Māori. Asked if they would take Tana if she asked, Ngarewa-Packer said that was “a discussion that needs to still happen”. “We never leave Māori behind. We've always been open about that. It's a treacherous place.” When spoken to by the Herald yesterday, Ngarewa-Packer said they had just seen Tana for the first time that day “and mihi to her because there was a camera in her face the whole time. We know what it's like to be unwanted in that place so we acknowledged her in that place”. Tana is now seated right at the back of Parliament's debating chamber – the area is dubbed “Siberia” – and her office has been moved out of the Greens' wing to the Parliamentary Library. She was suspended in March after allegations of migrant exploitation involving her husband Christian Hoff-Nielsen's bicycle company. NZ First leader Winston Peters said the Green Party was reluctant to use the waka-jumping law because it had originally got into Parliament by jumping ship from the Alliance to form the Greens, “so they are caught by their past”. He said there was no justification for an MP to remain in such circumstances, but noted Tana's husband's bike business was now in liquidation. He asked what was going on with the Greens' selection processes: “You've got chaos going on here.” - by Claire Trevett and Julia Gabel, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public law expert says it's likely going to be up to Darleen Tana to decide whether to quit parliament, now she's no longer a Green Party member. Ms Tana has resigned from the party following the release of a report on allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband's business, but remains an independent MP. She rejects the reports findings. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke with Corin Dann.

A constitutional law expert suggests changing rules on enrolling to vote could benefit the current Government. A report by the Auditor-General's found pressures on systems led to mistakes in the vote count, such as a rushed final check of the official results. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has proposed stopping people enrolling to vote on election day to slim down numbers of special votes. Otago University's Andrew Geddis says people showing up that way tend to vote left. "The special votes every election deliver more seats to the left parties than the right. So if you end election day enrolments, you'll help the right - which is why Paul Goldsmith is so keen to do it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An appeal of the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal summons of the Children's Minister has been lodged.   It ruled Karen Chhour could not be compelled to appear before the Tribunal over her plans to repeal part of the Oranga Tamariki Act.  Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis told Andrew Dickens that the Waitangi Tribunal does have the power to summon a minister.   He says the court said on this occasion, the reasons why the minister was being summoned and evidence she could provide wasn't enough to justify using that power.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th April Andrew Dickens filled in for Mike, getting legal analysis of the Karen Chhour and Waitangi Tribunal legal stoush - which is far from over.   Andrew found out why there's concerns for the next cruise ship season, and what impact it will likely have on New Zealand's economy.   Plus, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith explained how he'll be a different Minister to Melissa Lee.  And in a week dominated by Taylor Swift we ended the week with the superstar breaking yet more streaming records.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliamentary watchdogs want major changes to the government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Otago University public law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

The question is being raised of whether Winston Peters is owed an apology after the Serious Fraud Office's case against the New Zealand First Foundation failed.  The SFO took the party's foundation to the Court of Appeal over two men —who have continuing name suppression— who handled the party's donations.  Peters wants an apology from the SFO, but one legal professional says he shouldn't get one.  Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking that the office did the right thing.  He says they had to act, and the foundation's actions were unlawful.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has been forced to resign due to a 50-year old law that restricts the age of the Ombudsman to 72-years old. Andrew Geddis is a public law professor at the University of Otago and joins Emile Donovan.

The courts may not be exempt from the Finance Minister's search for spending cuts. The Minister has asked all government agencies to identify potential annual savings of either 6.5 or 7.5 percent. This includes the Ministry of Justice, which administers the courts' budget. Such a move would raise eyebrows in the legal community, where the judiciary's independence is regarded as key to a well-functioning court system. The Minister of Finance declined our request for an interview, but in a statement, said she expects agency chiefs to exercise good judgement when proposing savings. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A public law expert says the government could be undermining parliament's ability to hold it to account if it cuts the funding for the Office of the Clerk. Newsroom is reporting the Minister of Finance has instructed the Clerk's office to make savings of 6.5 percent in the upcoming financial year. It quotes an email from the Clerk of the House David Wilson to his staff, saying: "the proposed budget reduction will diminish the service we can provide in support of our Parliament. I remain very concerned that the executive can effectively limit the work of the legislature by reducing its funding." University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A third allegation of shoplifting has emerged against Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman. Police confirmed yesterday evening they are investigating a report of shoplifting at a Cuba Street clothing store in Wellington. Otago University Law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The first of two ceremonies to open Parliament takes place on Tuesday. The MPs will declare their allegiance to the King and elect a Speaker. But Te Pāti Māori - who have organised today's Nationwide Action Day calling for respect for tangata whenua and te Tiriti - do not want to read that oath but they must. They say they will also pledge allegiance to "our mokopuna, our whenua, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi". Otago University professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

We're into the 19th day of coalition negotiations as National, ACT and New Zealand First seek to form the next government, and talks are now down to ministerial allocations between the three parties. While the top job is Christopher Luxon's, others are circling for the deputy Prime Minister role, and the idea of multiple deputies has been touted. Traditionally, New Zealand's prime minister has had just one deputy. But that's not always the case overseas, with Fiji having three deputy prime ministers, and here, the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori have split the leadership between two co-leaders. Otago University Faculty of Law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

With 100 percent of the preliminary votes counted, National and ACT are on track to form the next Government.  The special votes are yet to be counted, but we know New Zealand First is back in Parliament, and Te Pāti Māori is expected to win four electorate seats University of Otago professor of law Andrew Geddis spoke to Guyon Espiner. 

National is now very likely to get an extra seat in the next Parliament.  The traditionally safe National seat of Port Waikato will now be determined in a by-election on November 25, following the death of ACT's Port Waikato candidate Neil Christensen.  In the meant time the 120th seat will be filled by a list candidate, likely to be from National's list.  Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking that it's due to a rule that we inherited from the First Past the Post system.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just how much power does the governor general wield, is David Seymour's thought experiment of “confidence but no supply” plausible, and what would happen in a 60-seats-all tie? Constitutional expert Andrew Geddis joins Toby Manhire to chew through the scenarios.  This is an excerpt from our day-long Election 2023 Megapod, recorded on September 20. Watch the full megapod livestream here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crown have appealed the $450,000 compensation awarded to an individual sentenced to 7 years jail for an indecent assault charge. Daniel Fitzgerald was convicted after forcibly kissing a woman on Wellington's Cuba St, his third-strike offence after incurring two other indecent assault convictions. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis says the Crown is arguing against compensating Fitzgerald because the prosecutor chose to bring these indecent assault charges forward.  "What the High Court found was that the prosecutor ought to have looked at this case, recognised that that was a disproportionate sentence for the fact for what he did and not brought those charges."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent panel of legal experts is recommending lowering the voting age to 16. The government scrapped plans in March to introduce legislation to the house which would lower the voting age, after a Supreme Court ruling in November last year. The Supreme Court said the voting age of 18 was discriminatory, inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis is part of the independent panel. He spoke with Corin Dann.

Despite the best efforts of Parliament's speaker to explain exactly why defecting MP Meka Whaitiri still has a job, some of us are more confused than ever about the tangled web of rules, laws and standing orders that have come into play. The bottom line is that Adrian Rurawhe is adamant the former Labour MP has not ticked all the legal boxes to vacate her electorate seat. So she's allowed to stay on in Parliament as an independent - in cosy proximity to Te Pāti Māori. The speaker is refusing to release any correspondence between them. Otago University law profession Andrew Geddis explains the situation.

With Meka Whaitiri deciding to resign from the Labour Party, and immediately join Te Pati Maori, electoral law experts thought that would trigger her seat to be immediately vacated. Under party hopping rules in the Electoral Act, the case seemed to be clear cut. But the speaker, Adrian Rurawhe, announced that Meka Whaitiri would remain in Parliament, but now as an independent MP. The legal ramifications have caused some confusion, includng to University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis, who spoke with Corin Dann.

The ICPA report into last year's Parliament protest has found some laws governing trespass and arrests are ill-equipped to deal with policing mass public disorder events. Just 31 people connected to last year's three-week occupation have been convicted in the courts so far, despite police charging hundreds of protesters in the aftermath. [picture id="4LVE4L2_copyright_image_288444" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Andrew Geddis, a professor at the University of Otago's Faculty of Law, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The saga surrounding Labour minister Stuart Nash continues - with the government now being accused of a cover-up. Nash's ministerial career was ended after it was revealed he explicitly discussed his disappointment about a Cabinet decision -- and the position taken by other ministers -- in an email to donors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.  

A law professor says Stuart Nash being allowed to remain in his other ministerial roles is a strange decision after his serious of problematic mistakes. Nash has resigned as the police minister after admitting calling the police commissioner to discuss appealing a judge's decision that he was critical of.  The University of Otago's Andrew Geddis told Morning Report Nash was and continues to be in breach of the Cabinet Manual, with his ongoing criticism of the judicial decision in that case. Geddis says ministers have a huge amount of power, and must remain independent from court decisions.

The Government looks like its stepping back on a three waters provision that would make it harder for future governments to change the legislation The Green Party wants any move to privatise water to require sixty percent of MPs support. The provision is unusual because new governments usually have the option of overturning legislation with a simple majority of parliamentary votes rather than trying to muster a super-majority in the House.  National says it intends to repeal any three waters legislation. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis says such a provision is a potentially "momentous" change to how the country's law is made. He spoke to Guyon Espiner. 

No, KC3 is not on the pod, but we have the next best thing: Otago University professor and royal correspondent Andrew Geddis, in conversation with Toby Manhire following the death of Queen Elizabeth after 70 years on the throne. What is the monarch's role in New Zealand's political apparatus? Can the head of state intervene in our stuff? And what might the accession of Charles mean for the republican cause? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.