Government Agenda and Credit Bill Introduced

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 18, 2013 — 2:15 PM)

After the coming two week adjournment the Government would seek to progress legal aid and education reform, MPs were told today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – April 18

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 18, 2013 — 10:52 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Has he been advised whether the Prime Minister agrees with the Deputy Prime Minister that “a lot of us don’t like the power bills that we get” and if so, has he been advised what action the Prime Minister proposes to take […]

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Treaty Settlements Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 18, 2013 — 9:10 AM)

Parliament resumed at 9am under extended hours provisions to consider two treaty settlement bills.

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Marriage Equality Bill Passes 77 to 44

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 9:41 PM)

The bill allowing same sex marriage passed into law tonight to cheers from the public gallery and the majority of MPs in Parliament.

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Monday Holidays Bill Passes Despite National Opposing

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 5:50 PM)

The unusual event of a member’s bill passing into law against the largest party’s wishes took place in Parliament this afternoon.

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Inflation And Confrontation

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 5:09 PM)

Government pats itself on the back over a drop in the cost of living.

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Questions and Answers – April 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 4:32 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Cost of Living—Management 1. MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to keep down the cost of living for New Zealanders?

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Getting The House In Order

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 2:13 PM)

Arrangements for the passage of Members Bills this evening were announced when Parliament resumed at 2pm

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Questions For Oral Answer April 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 11:54 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to keep down the cost of living for New Zealanders?

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Marriage & Monday Holidays Bill Set To Pass

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — 10:03 AM)

A bill allowing same sex couples to marry is likely to pass into law this evening.

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Immigration Bill Gets Guarded Support From NZ First

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 10:02 PM)

The Government managed to gain the support of NZ First for its immigration bill setting up a regime for dealing with the mass arrival of asylum seekers.

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Mining And Legal Aid Reform Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 6:03 PM)

The Government made progress today on legislation including passing into law mining law reform and completing the second reading of legal aid reform.

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PM Clueless And Minerals Reform Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 4:37 PM)

PM admits he’s clueless as he is questioned over GCSB CEO hiring process again.

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Questions and Answers – April 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 2:55 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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Corrections And Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 2:09 PM)

When Parliament resumed Prime Minister John Key made a personal explanation correcting an answer to a question a fortnight ago.

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Questions for Oral Answer – April 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 11:43 AM)

Questions to Ministers 1. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?

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Mining Law Reform Bill Set To Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — 10:37 AM)

When Parliament resumes today a bill reforming law on mining on Crown land is set to pass into law

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