Select Committee Descends Into Chaos

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 7, 2013 — 4:46 PM)

The annual financial review of soon-to-be sold-off SOE Mighty River Power descends into chaos as MPs disagree on Select Committee procedure.

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Ministers Get A Torrid Time

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 1, 2013 — 2:15 PM)

Government faces tough questioning about the Hobbit And the Defence Force.

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ECan Election Suspension Law Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 6:01 PM)

The House rose shortly after passing a law extending the suspension of elections for Environment Canterbury for another three years.

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Fracking, Resthome Care And Local Trains

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 5:31 PM)

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment delivers report on fracking.

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Defence Attacked & Speaker On Defensive

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 5:07 PM)

Phil Goff wants answers about the state of the Defence Force.

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Questions And Answers February 28

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 4:56 PM)

Questions to Ministers Question No. 1 to Minister Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE (Labour): I seek leave to have this question held over until the Minister for State Owned Enterprises is present in the Chamber. I am also advised that my colleague the health spokesperson would also like the— Mr SPEAKER: Order! Leave is sought to hold […]

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Student Loan Bill Advances

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 4:46 PM)

Changes to the student loan scheme progressed in Parliament today with just the Greens and Mana opposed.

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Priority Given To Urgent Building Issues Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 2:20 PM)

The Financial Reviews Bill would be one the Government’s priorities when Parliament next sits.

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Questions for Oral Answer – February 28

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 11:46 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Does he take any responsibility as a shareholding Minister for Solid Energy’s precarious financial position?

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Student Loans And Elections

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 28, 2013 — 11:07 AM)

Student loans and Environment Canterbury will be debated in Parliament this afternoon.

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House Rises Debating Building Law

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 10:04 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting debate on building law amendments.

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Chauvel Leaves With A Parting Shot

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 6:11 PM)

Those responsible for Labour’s 2011 election defeat should be identified and make a “dignified exit’’ from the caucus, Charles Chauvel said in his valedictory speech today.

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Hobbit Causes Headaches For Government

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 4:43 PM)

The Hobbit causes headaches for the Government. Meanwhile, Annette King gives as good as she gets

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Questions and Answers – February 27

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 3:49 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Initiatives Targeting Investment, Business Growth and Jobs 1. JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth) to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government doing to encourage investment, business growth and jobs?

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Marriage And Marine Bills Reported Back

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 2:06 PM)

Two bills were reported back when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – February 27

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 11:44 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government doing to encourage investment, business growth and jobs?

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Chauvel Says Goodbye

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 27, 2013 — 10:53 AM)

Charles Chauvel will give his valedictory speech in Parliament this afternoon.

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