Author, Author

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 16, 2013 — 2:19 PM)

Parliament applauded Eleanor Catton winning the Man Booker Prize for her book ‘The Luminaries’ when it resumed today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – October 16

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 16, 2013 — 11:46 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received about forecasts for the New Zealand economy and how are these being reflected in levels of business confidence?

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TICS Bill Up Again

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 16, 2013 — 10:44 AM)

The Government is intending to grind through the committee stage of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill when Parliament sits today.

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House Powers Through Third Readings

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 10:05 PM)

Bills covering marine regulations, parallel importing of films and local government organisation rules were passed into law this evening.

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Questions and Answers – October 15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 5:45 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Regional Economies—Development 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “One of the risks for us is that there’s heavily pronounced economic development in Auckland, but not in the rest of the country”?

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Telco Interception Bill Completes Second Reading

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 4:52 PM)

The second reading of Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill was completed by 61 to 58 with National, ACT and United Future supporting.

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Cunliffe and Key Square Off Again

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 3:21 PM)

Cunliffe vs Key. Parata tight lipped. Simon Bridges gets a ribbing.

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A Flood Of Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 2:39 PM)

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

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Questions for Oral Answer – October 15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 11:39 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “One of the risks for us is that there’s heavily pronounced economic development in Auckland, but not in the rest of the country”?

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Telco Interception Bill To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 15, 2013 — 10:35 AM)

The Government is planning to make progress on more controversial spying legislation when Parliament resumes this afternoon.

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Regulations Review Committee Feature

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 11, 2013 — 12:22 PM)

In the second week of a two week adjournment, we take a look at the Regulations Review Committee.

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Palmerstonians on Employment Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 4, 2013 — 2:43 PM)

Transport and Industrial Relations Committee meets in Palmerston North to hear submissions on Employment Relations Amendment Bill.

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Parliamentary Cleaners Speak Out

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 27, 2013 — 10:38 AM)

Parliamentary cleaners voice concern over employment law changes – and so do dairy workers.

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Praise For Team NZ + Football Ferns

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 27, 2013 — 9:00 AM)

Emirates Team NZ and Football Ferns get praise. David Cunliffe attacks Government. Nick Smith under fire.

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Govt Motions Pass

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 26, 2013 — 6:02 PM)

Two Government motions passed in Parliament this afternoon.

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Commiserations Over America’s Cup

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 26, 2013 — 4:14 PM)

Team NZ and Football Ferns get a mention + questions on RMA reform. Parliamentary cleaners voice concern over employment law changes.

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Questions and Answers – September 26

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 26, 2013 — 4:04 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS GNS Science—Ruataniwha Plains Groundwater Modelling 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister of Science and Innovation: Did GNS Science undertake work modelling the groundwater in the Ruataniwha Plains in 2012 and 2013; and was the contract completed fully?

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