Electoral Law Changes Progress

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 5:08 PM)

The Electoral Amendment Bill has passed its committee stage with the Government unmoved by Opposition MPs asking for changes over voter identification clauses.

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PM Questioned On Cost of Living

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 3:26 PM)

Government questioned about cost of living & power prices. PM faces further questions about an alleged conflict of interest involving Justice Minister Judith Collins.

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Questions and Answers – March 11

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 3:09 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Cost of Living 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “for most New Zealanders an indicator of how well the economy is doing is whether or not they can keep up with the cost of living”?

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OSH And Education Reform Bills Introduced

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 2:17 PM)

The largest reform of health and safety legislation in 20 years was introduced into Parliament today.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 11

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 11:32 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “for most New Zealanders an indicator of how well the economy is doing is whether or not they can keep up with the cost of living”?

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Election Day Countdown

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 — 10:40 AM)

Parliament resumes today and with Prime Minister John Key’s announcement of a September 20 Election Day, it means there could be just 39 scheduled sitting days left before this Parliament comes to an end.

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EQC Bosses Front Up At Committee

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 7, 2014 — 2:32 PM)

EQC bosses front up at Select Committee following a critical report from the Ombudsmens’ Office. MPs told a proposed Objectionable Publications law could go too far.

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Ministers Under Fire in Question Time

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 7, 2014 — 1:54 PM)

Justice Minister accused of breaking Cabinet rules on a trip to China. Amy Adams ridicules accidental Labour leak – only to see the joke backfire. Questions also about the effectiveness of EQC.

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Student Loan Crackdown Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 6, 2014 — 6:01 PM)

Parliament has wrapped up for the week passing into law new measures to crack down on student loan defaulters including giving police powers to arrest them at the border.

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Questions and Answers – March 6

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 6, 2014 — 5:16 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme—Effect on Interest Rates 1. DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s economic programme helping to keep interest rates lower during this economic cycle, compared to the previous economic cycle in the mid-2000s?

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Justice Minister Dodges Questions

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 6, 2014 — 3:35 PM)

More questions about Judith Collins’ trip to China. MPs told proposed Objectionable Publications law could go too far.

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Electoral Act Amendments The Priority

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 6, 2014 — 2:11 PM)

Next week the Government intends to give priority to Electoral Act amendments.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 6

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 6, 2014 — 11:53 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s economic programme helping to keep interest rates lower during this economic cycle, compared to the previous economic cycle in the mid-2000s?

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Meridian Energy’s Status To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 6, 2014 — 10:42 AM)

A motion on the status of Meridian Energy will be debated when Parliament sits today.

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Fuel Levy Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 5, 2014 — 10:04 PM)

This evening MPs completed the first reading of the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill.

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Environmental Reporting Bill Advances Despite Opposition

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 5, 2014 — 7:40 PM)

A bill setting up an environmental reporting regime has been sent to select committee though it was opposed by Labour and NZ First.

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Questions and Answers – March 5

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

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Teachers and Support Staff, Payroll—Minister’s Statements 1. TRACEY MARTIN (NZ First) to the Minister responsible for Novopay: Does he stand by his statement of 11 February 2014, “education payroll is the most complex in New Zealand and more work remains to be done to simplify the business processes to ensure it runs […]

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