House Resumes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 19, 2013 — 2:33 PM)

A number of papers and other material was presented to the House when it resumed at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – November 19

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 19, 2013 — 12:10 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: Why has he announced that the Government plans to end its asset sales programme given that he claims it has been a success?

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Preparing For Urgency

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 19, 2013 — 10:55 AM)

MPs are preparing for a long session of Urgency this week.

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Catastrophes Past + Present Dominate

by Desk Editor (Saturday, November 16, 2013 — 6:40 AM)

Catastrophes past and present and rare tied vote are highlights of the week in the House.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 6:01 PM)

The House rose at 6pm interrupting the first reading debate of the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.

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Questions and Answers – November 14

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 5:34 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Better Public Services Targets—Effect on Economy 1. SIMON O’CONNOR (National—Tāmaki) to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s Better Public Services programme contributing to a stronger economy?

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Call For Interest Rate Cap on Loans

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 4:08 PM)

Former Porirua Mayor Jenny Brash calls for an interest rate cap for money lenders. Committees undertake financial reviews of the DPMC & Ministry of Justice.

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More Questions on Assets Referendum

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 3:48 PM)

Former Porirua Mayor Jenny Brash calls for interest rate cap for money lenders. Upcoming asset sales referendum prompts Opposition questions. Financial review of Ministry of Justice.

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Urgency Next Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 2:14 PM)

The Government will put the House into Urgency next week as the end of the parliamentary year rapidly approaches.

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MMP Bill Drawn

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 12:51 PM)

A bill proposing changes to the MMP party vote threshold has been drawn from the Members’ Ballot.

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Questions for Oral Answer – November 14

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 12:19 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. SIMON O’CONNOR to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s Better Public Services programme contributing to a stronger economy?

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MPs Pay Bill To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 14, 2013 — 10:40 AM)

A bill making changes to the administration of MPs pay and expenses is set to pass into law this afternoon.

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Questions and Answers – November 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 13, 2013 — 10:22 PM)

1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Will the results of the state-owned assets referendum in any way influence his Government’s policy to sell State assets; if so, how?

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Members’ Bills Shot Down

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 13, 2013 — 9:58 PM)

No Members’ Bills survived their first debates tonight with one National MPs bill defeated because United Future’s Peter Dunne did not support it.

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Rates Validation Bill Does Not Cover Illegal Acts

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 13, 2013 — 7:46 PM)

The eventual passage of the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Bill will not mean anyone found to have acted illegally will not be prosecuted.

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Greens & Labour Herald Referendum

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 13, 2013 — 3:40 PM)

Questions and debate on asset sales referendum. Andrew Kibblewhite of the DPMC fronts up at select committee.

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Questions For Oral Answer – November 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 13, 2013 — 11:47 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Will the results of the state-owned assets referendum in any way influence his Government’s policy to sell State assets; if so, how?

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