Two Maiden Speeches Today

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 29, 2014 — 10:41 AM)

Two new MPs will give their maiden speeches in Parliament this afternoon.

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Debate Interrupted For Marine Reserve Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 28, 2014 — 10:05 PM)

Debate on the Prime Minister’s statement was interrupted and MPs turned to marine reserves legislation in Parliament this evening

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Debate on PM’s Opening Statement

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 28, 2014 — 4:05 PM)

Parliament resumes for the year with debate on the Prime Minister’s Opening Address to Parliament.

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Parliament Opens With New MPs, Lorde And PM’s Statement

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 28, 2014 — 2:24 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm Speaker David Carter announced changes to the composition of Parliament.

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House Starts The Year With PM’s Statement

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 28, 2014 — 10:15 AM)

Parliament resumes today with the Prime Minister’s statement kicking off the year in the House.

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The Lighter Side of Parliament 2013

by Desk Editor (Thursday, December 19, 2013 — 2:35 PM)

A selection of the lighter moments in Parliament during the past year, such as:  Moon landing conspiracy – true or false? How much for a… question to the Police minster? What’s the GCSB up to & what did Hone Harawira just say? And, who could overlook Mr Peters?

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Parliament Adjourns For The Year

by Desk Editor (Friday, December 13, 2013 — 4:47 PM)

MPs end year with the adjournment debate before taking their seven-week summer break.

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Police Bosses Front Up At Parliament

by Desk Editor (Friday, December 13, 2013 — 11:34 AM)

Police bosses front up at select committee. Anti-Whaling petition presented by 12 year old Isaac Scott. Reserve Bank Governor fields questions from MPs.

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Anti Whaling Petition Presented

by Desk Editor (Thursday, December 12, 2013 — 2:39 PM)

Anti-Whaling Petition presented by 12 year old Isaac Scott. Reserve Bank Governor fields questions from MPs.

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Summer Adjournment Begins

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 5:44 PM)

MPs sent a bill on parliamentary privilege to select committee before they adjourned for the summer break.

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Questions and Answers – December 11

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 4:53 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Commerce Commission—Minister’s Statements 1. Hon PETER DUNNE (Leader—United Future) to the Minister of Finance: With regard to the Commerce Commission, what was he implying when he told NewstalkZB that the Government does not want “another episode where there’s such a significant impact from a decision based on our regulation”?

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End-of-Year Hijinks in Question Time

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 3:32 PM)

End of year hijinks in question time. Katrina Shanks congratulated. Police bosses front up at select committee.

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Reports Presented

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 2:05 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a number of select committee reports were presented.

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Morning Session Completes Business

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 12:51 PM)

MPs completed the extended hours session of Parliament this morning and the House will resume at 2pm for Question Time.

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Questions for Oral Answer – December 11

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 11:58 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon PETER DUNNE to the Minister of Finance: With regard to the Commerce Commission, what was he implying when he told NewstalkZB that the Government does not want “another episode where there’s such a significant impact from a decision based on our regulation”?

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Last Sitting Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — 9:14 AM)

Parliament resumed at 9am on its last sitting day of the year.

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Consumer Law Reform Bill Finally Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, December 10, 2013 — 8:50 PM)

After a long gestation reform of consumer regulation has passed into law.

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