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How a cookie tin lottery at New Zealand’s Parliament helps decide what becomes law (Video)

The ceremonial lottery at Parliament, where bills are drawn randomly from whats known as "the biscuit tin" in local parlance, is a way to ensure every New Zealand legislator has the chance to advance a proposed law, no matter how unpopular their bid. When a rare empty slot opens on Parliaments agenda, the battered metal cookie tin is produced from a glass case and its solemn and silly rite is hastily arranged. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kdvI9W
(AP video shot by Charlotte Graham-McLay)

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How a cookie tin lottery at New Zealand's Parliament helps decide what becomes law (Video)
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The ceremonial lottery at Parliament, where bills are drawn randomly from whats known as "the biscuit tin" in local parlance, is a way to ensure every New Zealand legislator has the chance to advance a proposed law, no matter how unpopular their bid. When a rare empty slot opens on Parliaments agenda, the battered metal cookie tin is produced from a glass case and its solemn and silly rite is hastily arranged. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kdvI9W (AP video shot by Charlotte Graham-McLay) #politics #newzealand #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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