Extended Hours Next Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 14, 2013 — 2:29 PM)

Parliament will sit in the morning next Thursday, Deputy Leader of the House Anne Tolley told MPs today.

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The War Of The Plumbers Returns To The House

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 14, 2013 — 11:06 AM)

The vexed issue of setting fees for plumbers will get another airing in Parliament this afternoon.

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Questions and Answers – March 14

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 14, 2013 — 3:44 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Solid Energy—Financial Position 1. Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that one of the three main reasons for Solid Energy’s precarious financial position was that “they added gearing to a company that historically had not had gearing”; if so, why?

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Marriage Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — 10:24 PM)

A bill legalising same sex marriages made further progress in Parliament tonight.

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Monday Holiday Progresses Despite National Opposing

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — 8:12 PM)

Labour MP David Clark has had a rare success in Parliament in getting a bill to make progress against the wishes of the majority party in Parliament.

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English Faces Questions As Budget Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — 5:10 PM)

Bill English stands in for the Prime Minister to face questions about Solid Energy And Climate Change.

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Questions and Answers – March 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — 3:16 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Government Financial Position—Reports 1. Hon TAU HENARE (National) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the Government’s financial position?

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A New MP Arrives

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

When Parliament resumed at 2pm Carol Beaumont was sworn in as MP to replace Charles Chauvel.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — 11:39 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon TAU HENARE to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the Government’s financial position?

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Budget Debate To Eat Into Time For Members Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — 10:17 AM)

The debate on the 2013 Budget Policy Statement will be held following Question Time today instead of the General Debate.

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Microphone Problems Plague MPs

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 12, 2013 — 8:14 PM)

Microphone problem plagued MPs on Tuesday evening as they debated the state of the Crown’s finances.

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Speaker Struggles As Minister Dodges Questions

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 12, 2013 — 5:02 PM)

The Speaker struggles to deal with the Opposition as Government Minister Jonathon Coleman dodges their questions.

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Questions and Answers – March 12

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 12, 2013 — 5:00 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS State-owned Assets, Sales—Public Support 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “I think we got a mandate” for asset sales at the last election, given a majority of New Zealanders voted for parties that opposed his Government’s asset sales policy?

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Motions And Bills

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 12, 2013 — 2:22 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm MPs marked the death of Geoff Braybrooke, a former Labour MP and Deputy Speaker.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 12

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 12, 2013 — 11:46 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “I think we got a mandate” for asset sales at the last election, given a majority of New Zealanders voted for parties that opposed his Government’s asset sales policy?

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Financial Review Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 12, 2013 — 10:44 AM)

Debate on the performance of the departments and other Crown entities is set to take up most of Parliament’s time today.

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Power SOEs Put Under The Spotlight

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 8, 2013 — 3:50 PM)

Commerce Committee holds financial reviews of several state owned power companies – including beleaguered Solid Energy and up-for-the-chop Mighty River.

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