Questions For Oral Answer Feb 11

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — 11:41 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS 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…”?

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Plain Packaging Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 11, 2014 — 10:38 AM)

MPs are likely to debate legislation bringing in plain packaging for tobacco products when the House sits today.

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Committee Responds to Whaling Petition

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 7, 2014 — 1:38 PM)

After just one week back, Parliament adjourned again, and among a raft of select committee reports was one from the Foreign Affairs Committee responding to a petition calling for the Government to take a harder stance against whaling in the Southern Ocean.

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Treaty on Mercury Pollution Considered

by Desk Editor (Friday, January 31, 2014 — 1:53 PM)

Foreign Affairs Committee hears evidence on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Submissions on Industry Training and Apprenticeships Amendment Bill. Finance Minister delivers 2014 Budget Policy Statement.

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Parliament Returns With PM’s Statement

by Desk Editor (Friday, January 31, 2014 — 11:52 AM)

New MPs sworn in. Lorde congratulated. Debate on PM’s statement.

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House Rises Debating Marine Reserves Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 6:45 PM)

The Government decided to press on with the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement after Question Time.

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Questions and Answers – January 30

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 5:34 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Reports 1. JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the outlook for the economy this year—and particularly for monetary policy and interest rates?

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Dunne Dodges Q’s on Alleged Leak

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 3:51 PM)

Newly reappointed minister Peter Dunne is put on the spot over his alleged leaking of a cabinet paper. Outsourcing of Air Force engineering work draws criticism from the Opposition.

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Business Statement

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 2:16 PM)

Parliament would adjourn next week due to many MPs involvement in Waitangi Day events, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – January 30

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 11:54 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JOHN HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the outlook for the economy this year – and particularly for monetary policy and interest rates?

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Marine Reserves Bill Likely To Pass Today

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 30, 2014 — 11:01 AM)

After Question Time today MPs are due to return to the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement with 9 hours and 7 minutes remaining.

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House Makes Rapid Progress

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 9:58 PM)

MPs sped through a number of bills this evening completing the committee stage of Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill taking all parts as one debate on a voice vote.

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Two Maiden Speeches Given

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 7:35 PM)

Two new MPs from Labour and National made their first speeches in Parliament this afternoon.

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Questions and Answers – January 29

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 7:27 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Children—Prime Minister’s Statements 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement in 2011 that “for the average New Zealand child, most of them are doing extremely well”? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes.

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Questions on Poverty and Immigration

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 3:13 PM)

Prime Minister faces questions on child poverty and Working for Families. Immigration Minister questioned about reports of immigration fraud.

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Reports And A Bill

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 2:24 PM)

A large number of reports were presented when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 12:10 PM)

Questions to Ministers 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement in 2011 that “for the average New Zealand child, most of them are doing extremely well”?

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