“Great Progress” To Be Made On Bills

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 20, 2014 — 2:23 PM)

After the coming two week recess the Government intends to make “great progress” across the Order Paper, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said today.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 20

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 20, 2014 — 11:33 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements?

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Marine Reserves Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 20, 2014 — 10:49 AM)

A bill setting up marine reserves off the Kaikoura coast will be debated in Parliament this afternoon.

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ERA Bill Gets Heated Reaction

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 8:17 PM)

The Government says it will amend its employment law reform bill in the committee stage, but the changes are unlikely to appease its critics.

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Questions and Answers – March 19

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 5:53 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—New Zealand’s International Economic Position 1. MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Finance: What announcements has the Government made to build on New Zealand’s international economic position?

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Families Commission Reformed Again

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 5:51 PM)

The legislation to create a new incarnation of the Families Commission has passed into law.

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Report on Kohanga Raises Questions

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 3:39 PM)

Judith Collins faces more questions about China trip. Kohanga Reo under scrutiny. Police Conduct Authority blames Operation 8 report for backlog of complaints.

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By-Election Report Presented

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 2:04 PM)

The Electoral Commission report on the Christchurch East by-election was presented when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer – March 19

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 10:55 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What announcements has the Government made to build on New Zealand’s international economic position?

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Employment Relations Amendment Bill Returns

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 19, 2014 — 10:50 AM)

Controversial reform of the Employment Relations Act is to be debated in Parliament today.

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Benefit Fraud Bill Advances

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 8:47 PM)

A bill which makes the partners of those who commit benefit fraud culpable for the crime has progressed with support from Labour despites its MPs expressing misgivings.

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MPs Pick Up The Pace

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 6:38 PM)

The Government raced through its business this afternoon make progress on three bills in three hours.

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Questions And Answers – March 18

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 6:26 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme —Focus 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that his approach is “to make New Zealand a better place for Kiwis and their families”; if so, will he commit to building a high-value, high-wage economy?

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Opposition Steps Up Heat On Collins

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 3:35 PM)

More questions about Judith Collins’ dinner in China. Hekia Parata quizzed over plans for performance pay for schools. More submissions on Parliamentary Privileges Bill.

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Govt Responses To Inquiries Presented

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 2:15 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm the Government responses to select committee inquiries on Pacific languages in education and the international treaty agreement between US and NZ on combatting crime were presented.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 18

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 11:37 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that his approach is “to make New Zealand a better place for Kiwis and their families”; if so, will he commit to building a high-value, high-wage economy?

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Electoral Changes To Get Third Reading

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 18, 2014 — 10:46 AM)

The Government intends to complete the passage of electoral law changes when Parliament sits today.

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