Questions For Oral Answer – May 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 15, 2013 — 12:15 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. TODD McCLAY to the Minister of Finance: How will the Budget continue the Government’s ongoing programme to deliver jobs and growth for the New Zealand economy?

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More Goodbyes And Members Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 15, 2013 — 10:39 AM)

Another MP will give their valedictory speech today with Members Bills dominating the rest of the day’s proceedings in Parliament.

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Crown Entities Debate Gets Animated Over Asset Sales

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 9:57 PM)

The House rose just before 10pm interrupting a set piece debate on Crown entities. MPs completed around 2 and a half hours of the three hour set piece debate on the performance and current operations of Crown entities, public organisations and State Enterprises.

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Education Reform Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 5:56 PM)

The bill setting up partnerships schools or charter schools as they are commonly known has progressed in Parliament.

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Gilmore Goes, MMP Stays The Same

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 4:34 PM)

Aaron Gilmore makes final parliamentary statement.

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Questions and Answers – May 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 3:42 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? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes.

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Gilmore Goes Peacefully

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 3:20 PM)

National MP Aaron Gilmore has said goodbye to Parliament saying it was the not place or time to attack those who he believes did him wrong. Aaron Gilmore sought and received leave to give a personal statement after he handed in his resignation as an MP.

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Petitions And Papers

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 2:09 PM)

A petition requesting the House urge the Government to take all steps possible to ends child labour around the world.

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Parting Shots And Education

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 14, 2013 — 10:37 AM)

Education legislation introducing charter or partnership schools will be debated in Parliament today, though most attention will likely be on the parting shots of a maverick MP.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 14

by Desk Editor (Monday, May 13, 2013 — 11:43 PM)

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

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Tributes Paid And Urgency Held

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 10, 2013 — 2:48 PM)

Tributes are paid to Parekura Horomia.

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Urgency Ends

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 9, 2013 — 8:15 PM)

Parliament has risen after completing all items in the Urgency motion. After Parliament resumed at 9am this morning, Deputy Leader of the House Anne Tolley sought leave for there to be a Question Time at 2pm and leave was granted.

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Questions and Answers – May 9

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 9, 2013 — 6:41 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS State-owned Assets, Sales—Progress 1. JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki) to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making with its share offer programme?

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Submissions on Psychoactive Substances

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 9, 2013 — 4:44 PM)

The Health Committee hears submissions on the Psychoactive Substance Bill which will regulate the sale and manufacture of synthetic cannabis products.

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Much Noise Over Mighty River Power

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 9, 2013 — 4:38 PM)

Question Time gets noisy as Bill English faces questions about the sell-off of Mighty River Power.

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Business Statement – Budget Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 9, 2013 — 2:11 PM)

Next week in Parliament will include education law reform legislation, members’ bills and the Budget.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 9

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 9, 2013 — 11:37 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JACQUI DEAN to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making with its share offer programme?

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