Carter Takes The Chair

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 12, 2013 — 2:16 PM)

When Parliament resumed today David Carter began his first day in the Speaker’s chair.

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Questions for Oral Answer – February 12

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 12, 2013 — 11:47 AM)

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

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PM’s Statement And Corrections

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 12, 2013 — 10:37 AM)

Following Question Time today, MPs are set to complete the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement to Parliament.

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Select Committee Web Casting Trial

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 8, 2013 — 2:44 PM)

Parliament was adjourned this week and no Select Committee meetings were held. However, the Office of the Clerk announced that a trial programme for web-casting of Select Committees will begin later this year.

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Opening Week Of Parliament

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 1, 2013 — 3:08 PM)

The first sitting week of Parliament in 2013 began with debate on the Prime Minister’s opening statement.

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Carter Takes Over From Smith

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 31, 2013 — 8:04 PM)

David Carter takes over from Lockwood Smith as Parliament’s Speaker.

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David Carter Elected Speaker

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 31, 2013 — 2:46 PM)

David Carter has been elected as Speaker of the House following the resignation of Lockwood Smith from the office

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Electing A Speaker

by Desk Editor (Thursday, January 31, 2013 — 10:59 AM)

MPs are scheduled to elect a new Speaker when Parliament sits at 2pm today.

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Grinding Through Opening Debate

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 30, 2013 — 10:04 PM)

Parliament rose at 10 pm interrupting the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement to the House.

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Questions and Answers – January 30

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 30, 2013 — 5:32 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Screen Production Industry—Government Support for International Productions Filmed in New Zealand 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “the Government has actively supported the filming of the Hobbit movies in New Zealand because of the enormous economic benefits they are bringing […]

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Papers And Petitions

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 30, 2013 — 2:22 PM)

The Petition of Kate Hoyle and 20 others was presented asking that the House inquire into the feasibility of a New Zealand-wide ban on single use plastic bags and the sale of drinking water in single-serving PET bottles of less than one litre.

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Questions for Oral Answer – January 30

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 30, 2013 — 12:04 PM)

Questions to Ministers 1 Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “the Government has actively supported the filming of the Hobbit movies in New Zealand because of the enormous economic benefits they are bringing to the country, including the creation of around 3,000 jobs”?

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First Question Time Of The Year

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, January 30, 2013 — 11:07 AM)

When Parliament resumes at 2pm today Question Time will be held for the first time in 2013.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 29, 2013 — 10:03 PM)

Parliament rose at 10 pm interrupting the set piece 15 hour debate on the Prime Minister’s statement to the House.

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Prime Minister’s Opening Statement

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 29, 2013 — 5:22 PM)

Parliament kicks off 2013 with the prime minister’s statement and the other party leaders begin the debate in reply.

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Key To Open Parliament’s Year

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, January 29, 2013 — 9:38 AM)

The parliamentary year kicks off today with the Prime Minister’s statement to the House.

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Summer Adjournment

by Desk Editor (Friday, December 28, 2012 — 2:05 PM)

Parliament Today will be taking a break until the last week of January when MPs return for the 2013 sitting year. Parliament Today would like to thank its readers, listeners and others for their support and wishes everyone a happy holiday season. Regards The Parliament Today team

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