Urgency Progress

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 29, 2013 — 1:59 PM)

Prior to the lunch adjournment MPs completed the first reading debate on the Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 29, 2013 — 11:47 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the New Zealand economy?

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Party Pill Animal Testing To Be Reconsidered

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 29, 2013 — 10:54 AM)

Parliament is to reconsider the law allowing animals to be used in the testing of party pills.

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Parliament Resumes Under Urgency

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 29, 2013 — 9:16 AM)

Parliament resumed under Urgency this morning and completed the first reading debate on the Land Transport and Road User Charges Legislation Amendment Bill .

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After Midnight – The House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 29, 2013 — 12:06 AM)

The House rose at midnight interrupting the first reading debate of the Land Transport and Road User Charges Legislation Amendment Bill

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Long Awaited Patent Law Revamp Passes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 28, 2013 — 6:23 PM)

A revamp of patent legislation has passed into law after a long and fraught gestation.

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Housing Minister Nick Smith Under Fire

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 28, 2013 — 5:05 PM)

Minister of Housing, Nick Smith, faces questions about his own housing arrangements. Petition calling for a halt to Christchurch  heritage building demolitions presented.

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Questions and Answers – August 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 28, 2013 — 4:20 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Tīwai Point Smelter Subsidy 1. Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: Why is the $30 million taxpayer funded subsidy to Rio Tinto being managed by the “Government Share Offers Programme” in the Treasury?

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Labour Opposes Fiscal Responsibility Tinkering

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 28, 2013 — 12:12 PM)

Minor amendments to fiscal responsibility bill passed into law today despite Labour deciding to oppose the once bi-partisan legislation.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 28, 2013 — 11:41 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Finance: Why is the $30 million taxpayer funded subsidy to Rio Tinto being managed by the “Government Share Offers Programme” in the Treasury?

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Bail Changes Pass

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 28, 2013 — 10:05 AM)

The Housed resumed at 9am with MPs completing the third reading debate of the Bail Amendment Bill.

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RMA Reform Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 27, 2013 — 10:00 PM)

The latest stage in resource management law reform passed into law under Urgency on Tuesday evening.

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Labour Leadership Hopefuls Quiz Key

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 27, 2013 — 4:42 PM)

John Key faces questions from Labour leadership aspirants. High Court decision on red- zoned properties in Christchurch also features. House moves into urgency.  

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Questions and Answers – August 27

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 27, 2013 — 4:39 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme—Progress 1. JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in building a more competitive and productive economy and how is this helping New Zealand families?

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New Insurance Regulation Rules Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 27, 2013 — 3:42 PM)

The Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Amendment Bill completed its committee stage and was given its third reading by 106 to 15 with Greens and Mana opposed.

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Urgency Motion

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 27, 2013 — 3:06 PM)

The Government has put the House into Urgency to deal with the following bills:

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Electoral Changes Introduced

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 27, 2013 — 2:09 PM)

Amendments to electoral law were introduced this afternoon.

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