Shane Jones’ Allegations Dominate Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 14, 2014 — 2:39 PM)

Debate on the PM’s statement concludes, but not before some interesting allegations from Shane Jones. More questions about Peter Dunne’s ministerial role. Winston Peters runs into trouble with the Speaker. Several Bills passed.

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Prostitutes’ Collective Oppose Petition

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 14, 2014 — 2:39 PM)

Prostitutes’ Collective speaks out against a proposal to criminalise the purchasing of sexual services. A petition calling for an extension to the validity period for NZ passports is presented to the Government Administration Committee. Clerk of the House Mary Harris appears before the Privileges Committee.

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Questions and Answers – February 13

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 13, 2014 — 5:51 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme—Regional Job Growth 1. DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s economic programme supporting stronger regional job growth?

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Electoral Act Amendments Progress

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 13, 2014 — 4:29 PM)

The Electoral Amendment Bill has completed its second reading in Parliament.

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Steven Joyce Steps In For Bill English

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 13, 2014 — 4:04 PM)

Steven Joyce fields questions on the economy. Simon Bridges and Darien Fenton go head to head. Prostitutes Collective speaks out against a proposal to criminalise the purchasing of sexual services.

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Priority Going To Tax

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

The Government will give priority to a tax bill when the House sits next week.

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Questions For Oral Answer February 13

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 13, 2014 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s economic programme supporting stronger regional job growth?

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Electoral Law Reform Up For Debate

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 13, 2014 — 10:48 AM)

MPs will debate electoral law reform when Parliament sits this afternoon.

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Govt Wins Confidence Vote

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 12, 2014 — 8:36 PM)

The Government has won the first confidence vote of the year in Parliament.

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Questions and Answers – February 12

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 12, 2014 — 6:42 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Child Poverty—Prime Minister’s Statements 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “there are more children in poverty than at some point in the past”, and if so, does he remain concerned about child poverty levels in New Zealand? Rt Hon […]

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Speaker Gives Winston Peters The Boot

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 12, 2014 — 3:39 PM)

The Speaker ejects Winston Peters from the chamber. More questions for the Prime Minister about Peter Dunne. A petition calling for an extension to the validity period for NZ passports is presented to the Government Administration Committee.

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Questions For Oral Answer February 12

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 12, 2014 — 11:40 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “there are more children in poverty than at some point in the past”, and if so, does he remain concerned about child poverty levels in New Zealand?

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Debate On PM’s Statement To Roll On

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 12, 2014 — 10:57 AM)

The Government intends to return to the debate on the Prime Minister’s Statement after Question Time today.

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Plain Packaging Bill Will Curb Tobacco Branding

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — 7:52 PM)

A bill forcing tobacco companies to use plain packaging for their products has taken its first step through Parliament.

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Questions and Answers – February 11

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — 6:30 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “personally I’ve been of the view that transparency is a good thing. As Prime Minister I’ve tried to lead that charge…”? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes, I stand by that […]

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Peter Dunne Cops More Criticism

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — 3:54 PM)

Steven Joyce fields questions for Bill English. Peter Dunne’s suitability as Internal Affairs minister under question.

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Financial Reviews Presented

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — 2:08 PM)

A large number of financial reviews by select committee were tabled when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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