Parliamentary Privileges Get Revamp

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 14, 2014 — 2:30 PM)

Clerk of the House briefs Privileges Committee on Parliamentary Privilege Bill. Genesis Energy Chair & Former PM Jenny Shipley fronts up to Commerce Committee. Reserve Bank Governor delivers Monetary Policy Statement.

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Questions About Collins Dominate Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 14, 2014 — 1:26 PM)

Reserve Bank hikes OCR. Questions about house prices. Simon Bridges gets a ticking off. Judith Collins is accused of a conflict of interest.

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Health And Safety Reform Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 6:02 PM)

A bill described as the largest reform of health and safety legislation in 20 years has been sent to select committee with wide support.

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Questions and Answers – March 13

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 5:42 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Reports 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the New Zealand economy?

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Education Bill Progresses To Opposition’s Dismay

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 4:38 PM)

The Education Amendment Bill (No 2) has completed its first reading despite resistance from Opposition parties.

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Reserve Bank Governor Raises OCR

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 3:26 PM)

Judith Collins faces more scrutiny over alleged conflict of interest. Reserve Bank raises OCR to 2.75%.

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Electoral Law Changes Set To Pass Next Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 2:09 PM)

The Government will give priority to passing electoral law changes when Parliament sits next week.

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Reform Bills To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 12:42 PM)

A bill which reforms part of the education system is set to be debated after Question Time today.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 13

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 12:30 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the New Zealand economy?

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House Sits For Treaty Bills

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 11:00 AM)

The House sat under extended sitting provisions this morning to progress a number of Treaty settlement bills.

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Members Day Time Dissolves

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 12, 2014 — 10:05 PM)

Other business eroded the time available for members’ bills today and opportunities to make progress on them are rapidly dwindling.

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Questions and Answers – March 12

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 12, 2014 — 6:50 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Official Cash Rate—Effect of Increases 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister of Finance: How will the expected increases in the Official Cash Rate over the coming year affect New Zealand families and businesses?

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Criticism Mounts Over Collins’ Conflict

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 12, 2014 — 3:59 PM)

More questions & an urgent debate on Judith Collins’ alleged conflict of interest. David Shearer questions Energy Minister & Genesis CEO on expensive pre-pay electricity bills.

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Petition Presented

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 12, 2014 — 2:08 PM)

The petition of Penelope Bright and 13 others calling for an inquiry into certain actions of the Auditor General and her shareholdings in SkyCity Ltd was presented when the House resumed at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 12

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 12, 2014 — 11:36 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: How will the expected increases in the Official Cash Rate over the coming year affect New Zealand families and businesses?

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Budget Debate Eats Into Members’ Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 12, 2014 — 10:41 AM)

Today is Members’ Day in Parliament, but other business means it is unlikely much progress will be made on MPs bills.

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House Rises Debating Trade Safeguards

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 10:04 PM)

The House rose just before 10pm interrupting the committee stage debate on the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Bill.

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