Nepata Claim And Moroney Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 30, 2013 — 5:03 PM)

The Maori Affairs Committee is briefed on George and Damien Nepata’s claim for compensation, a claim made to Parliament twice previously but on both occasions was turned down. The brothers were both injured in separate accidents while serving in the NZ Army.

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Hunting Leaks And Pursuing Chairs

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 30, 2013 — 4:59 PM)

Winston Peters continues to accuse Peter Dunne of leaking the Kitteridge report into the GCSB.

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Business Statement And Reports

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 30, 2013 — 2:29 PM)

The Government will next week seek to pass legislation covering land transport management and prisoners right to compensation.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 30

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 30, 2013 — 11:46 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: How did the Budget balance the Government’s programme of responsible fiscal management with extra support for vulnerable families?

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Education And The Courts

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 30, 2013 — 10:52 AM)

Government is likely to interrupt the Budget debate this afternoon to make progress on education and court process law reform.

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Debate On Charter Schools

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 9:55 PM)

MP debated controversial education reforms in the House on Wednesday.

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Accusations And Apologies

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 4:53 PM)

Winston Peters accuses Peter Dunne of leaking the Kitteridge Report on the GCSB. John Key offends Peters and is forced to apologise.

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Questions and Answers – May 29

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 2:19 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?

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Hauiti Sworn In As New MP

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 2:07 PM)

Claudette Hauiti was sworn in as an MP to replace Aaron Gilmore when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 29

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 11:34 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?

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Set Piece Debate Dominates

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — 10:47 AM)

The House’s time is likely to be mainly spent on a set piece debate today though education reforms may also come under scrutiny.

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Court Process Reform Interrupts Budget Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 — 10:07 PM)

The Government adjourned the Budget Debate just before 9.30pm to start on the final stage of an amendment bill dealing with court procedure changes.

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Questions and Answers – May 28

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 — 7:41 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Budget 2013—Job Creation and Growth 1. ANDREW WILLIAMS (NZ First) to the Minister of Finance: How many new jobs, if any, are forecast in Budget 2013?

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Vulnerable Kids, Animal Testing And Meat Delays

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 — 4:11 PM)

Vulnerable kids the focus of questions for Paula Bennett.

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MPs Come And Go

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 — 2:23 PM)

The resignation of two MPs and the swearing in of a new one took place when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 28

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 — 11:57 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. ANDREW WILLIAMS to the Minister of Finance: How many new jobs, if any, are forecast in Budget 2013?

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Return To The Budget

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 28, 2013 — 10:48 AM)

MPs return to Parliament today after a week-long adjournment to debate the Budget.

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