Corruption Allegations Fly Back & Forth

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 15, 2014 — 4:12 PM)

Allegations of corruption fly back and forth in question time. Questions about ACC privacy concerns. MPs debate funding for Officers of Parliament.

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Two Bills Reported Back

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 15, 2014 — 2:06 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a number of select committee reports were presented including two on bills for further consideration.

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Questions For Oral Answer April 15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 15, 2014 — 11:34 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: How will the Budget next month help to lock in the benefits of sustainable economic growth to support more jobs and higher incomes for New Zealanders?

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Parliamentary Officers’ Budgets To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 15, 2014 — 10:43 AM)

The budgets for the Officers of Parliament will be debated when the House resumes today.

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Judith Collins’ Flip-flop Irks Speaker

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 11, 2014 — 8:11 PM)

Justice Minister Judith Collins irks Speaker David Carter when she changes her reasons for refusing to answer questions about her now famous dinner in Beijing.

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Drugfree Sport NZ Boss Optimistic

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 11, 2014 — 1:01 PM)

Drugfree Sport NZ boss heralds progress in stamping out sports-doping. A local government representative highlights low turn out in local elections. NZ on Air up for financial review.

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House Rises Early For A Royal Reception

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 5:40 PM)

The House rose early today to allow MPs to attend a royal reception.

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Questions and Answers – April 10

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 5:28 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Oil and Gas Exploration—2014 Block Offer and Conservation Land 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Does he think conservation land, designated as ecological areas, should be opened up for petroleum exploration as part of Block Offer 2014?

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Scrutiny Of Judith Collins Continues

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 4:36 PM)

Judith Collins faces more scrutiny about her Chinese dinner. Submissions heard on Inquiry Into 2013 Local Authority Elections.

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Welfare And Justice Bills Next Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 2:14 PM)

Welfare and justice bills will dominate the House next week.

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Veterans Bill To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 1:02 PM)

When Parliament sits at 2pm today the Government has given priority to the second reading of the Veterans’ Support Bill.

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Questions For Oral Answer April 10

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 11:53 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Does he think conservation land, designated as ecological areas, should be opened up for petroleum exploration as part of Block Offer 2014?

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Extended Hours On Thursday

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 10, 2014 — 8:00 AM)

Parliament sat at 9am on Thursday morning to debate a number of bills under extended hours provisions.

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Filibuster Raises Potential Standing Order Issues

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 9, 2014 — 10:09 PM)

The House rose at 10pm after making slow progress on Members’ Day, raising issues about how a Government could in theory bring Members’ Day to a complete stand still if they wished.

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Crawling Through Members’ Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 9, 2014 — 6:47 PM)

Roles were reversed in Parliament today as Government MPs tried to filibuster Members’ bills and Opposition MPs sought to speed up progress

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Questions and Answers – April 9

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 9, 2014 — 5:47 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Housing, Affordability—Homeownership 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “housing is always a big issue because people need to own a home or, frankly, in most cases, a lot of people want to own a home”? Rt Hon JOHN KEY […]

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More Questions to Collins on Oravida

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 9, 2014 — 4:57 PM)

More questions about Judith Collins & Oravida. Simon Bridges gets his facts in a muddle. Sue Moroney touts her Paid Parental Leave Bill.

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