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The $200 Million Parliamentary Bill: Why Are Taxpayers Paying For Empty Seats?

New ZealandPublished June 18, 2026

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New Zealanders have been doing it tough for two years, cutting back on holidays and driving less to survive the cost-of-living squeeze. Yet inside the parliamentary bubble, the spending rolls on without a single sign of restraint. In this episode, we break down the latest MP expense figures that reveal Parliament spen…

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June 18, 2026
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