Vulnerable Children Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 17, 2013 — 5:03 PM)

MPs are considering the use of restriction orders against those who may pose a risk of being child abusers.

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Cunliffe and Key Clash Over Chorus

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 17, 2013 — 4:21 PM)

David Cunliffe’s first Question Time as Labour leader – and David Parker’s first as deputy – see questions on broadband and bailouts.

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Questions and Answers – September 17

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 17, 2013 — 4:18 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Broadband—Copper-based Network Access Pricing 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he still think that Chorus “will go broke” if his Government does not intervene to change the pricing for access to the old copper-based broadband network as proposed by the Commerce Commission; if so, why?

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Reports And Petitions Presented

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 17, 2013 — 2:12 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a petition calling for a total ban on the sale of synthetic drugs was presented.

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Questions for Oral Answer – September 17

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 17, 2013 — 11:44 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he still think that Chorus “will go broke” if his Government does not intervene to change the pricing for access to the old copper-based broadband network as proposed by the Commerce Commission; if so, why?

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A Host Of First Readings

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 17, 2013 — 10:54 AM)

The Government is seeking to make progress on a host of first readings when Parliament resumes this week.

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Aviation Industry on Employment Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 13, 2013 — 1:00 PM)

Adjournment week sees delivery of Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement + submissions on Employment Relations Bill.

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Medicinal Cannabis Petition Presented

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 6, 2013 — 3:38 PM)

Petition regarding medicinal cannabis is presented to the Health Committee. Submissions on Convention Centre, Royal Succession + Privileges Inquiry.

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Petition + Questions on Assets Sales

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 6, 2013 — 3:05 PM)

Referendum Petition + Questions on Asset Sales. Housing, Syria + Gambling also feature.

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Housing Land Supply Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 5, 2013 — 6:00 PM)

One of the Government’s cornerstone policies in addressing housing issues has passed in Parliament this afternoon.

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Questions + Debate on Housing

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 5, 2013 — 4:20 PM)

Questions on Housing + Appointment to Maori TV Board. Submissions on Convention Centre + Royal Succession.

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Questions and Answers – September 5

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 5, 2013 — 4:14 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Productivity and Competitiveness 1. JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to build a productive and competitive economy in view of the contraction in the tradable sector and negative growth in manufacturing seen in the mid-2000s?

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Govt Agenda After Week Recess

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 5, 2013 — 2:12 PM)

After next week’s adjournment the Government intends to make progress on a number of first readings.

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Questions for Oral Answer – September 5

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 5, 2013 — 11:55 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JOHN HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to build a productive and competitive economy in view of the contraction in the tradable sector and negative growth in manufacturing seen in the mid-2000s?

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Housing Land Bill Set To Pass

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 5, 2013 — 10:38 AM)

The Government plans to pass legislation intended to free up land for housing when Parliament resumes today.

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Members’ Bills Progress And Shot Down

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 4, 2013 — 10:05 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting the first reading debate of the Summary Offences (Possession of Hand-held Lasers) Amendment Bill.

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Compromise Gambling Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 4, 2013 — 6:28 PM)

A Maori Party bill intended to reduce problem gambling has passed into law this evening with its critics saying its compromised nature will make matters worse.

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