The Hobbit And Privileges

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 28, 2012 — 4:57 PM)

The Hobbit movie is at the centre of political point scoring in the chamber, while the Privileges Committee discusses a court ruling threatening freedom of speech.

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Annual Reports

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 28, 2012 — 2:04 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a number of annual reports were tabled.

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Questions for Oral Answer – November 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 28, 2012 — 11:56 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. METIRIA TUREI to the Minister for Social Development: When she said in her response to the 2010 Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence, that it was important to “consider future funding options to ensure the sector has greater certainty”, did she intend for that to mean funding may be cut?

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Technology And State Sector Reform

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 28, 2012 — 11:14 AM)

State sector reform has been put on the Parliamentary agenda this morning.

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Alcohol Debate To Conclude In December

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 28, 2012 — 10:46 AM)

MPs will complete debate on alcohol reform legislation before Parliament adjourns for the summer.

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MPs Crunch Through Local Government Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — 5:52 PM)

The Government made progress today on the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill despite strong opposition from many parties.

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Questions and Answers – November 27

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — 5:13 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Housing Affordability—Government Initiatives 1. JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to address the long-standing problem of housing affordability in New Zealand?

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Key And Obama Chat About Kim Dotcom

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — 4:43 PM)

Grant Robertson digs for details of a conversation between John Key and Barack Obama about Kim Dotcom.

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Papers, Bills and Petitions

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — 2:22 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a large number of reports, papers and bills were presented.

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Questions for Oral Answer – November 27

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — 11:49 AM)

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JOHN HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to address the long-standing problem of housing affordability in New Zealand?

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The Home Straight

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 27, 2012 — 11:05 AM)

The final sitting weeks of this Parliament will begin with the Government dealing with the committee stage of a number of bills.

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Human Rights Commission on Gay Marriage

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 23, 2012 — 11:57 AM)

Among more than twenty oral submissions on the Marriage Definition Bill is one from the Human Rights Commissioner.

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Mixed Reactions to “Gay Marriage” Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 22, 2012 — 6:40 PM)

The Government Administration Committee hears more than twenty oral submissions on the Marriage Definition Bill.

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Job Market “Bouncy” Like Paula Bennett

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 16, 2012 — 3:03 PM)

Unemployment is the key issue of the week. Paula Bennett gets “bouncy,” while Bill English remains “grumpy”.

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More Submissions on Student Loan Changes, Definition of Marriage & Gang Patch Ban

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 16, 2012 — 11:42 AM)

Bills addressing student loans, same sex marriage and a ban on gang patches were all up for more submissions.

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Government Makes Progress on Three Bills

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 15, 2012 — 6:01 PM)

MPs wrapped up the week making progress on three bills this afternoon.

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Questions and Answers – Nov 15

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 15, 2012 — 5:46 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Modern Apprentices—December 2011 Numbers Compared with December 2008 1. GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment: How many Modern Apprenticeships were being undertaken as at December 2011, and what percentage increase or decrease is this compared with December 2008?

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