Foundation of the Blind Act Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 29, 2016 — 5:09 PM)

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act Repeal Bill has passed its second reading without a division.

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Dramatic Speeches in General Debate

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 29, 2016 — 5:00 PM)

New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, levels serious allegations against Silver Ferns Farms. Greens foreign affairs spokesman, Kennedy Graham, attacks the government’s response to Ombudsman’s report on the Paula Rebstock inquiry into leaked documents from MFAT. Judith Collins faces questions as the Minister of Police in the committee rooms and later as Minister of Corrections […]

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Questions to Ministers – June 29

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 29, 2016 — 12:08 PM)

JONO NAYLOR to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that “a priority for this Government is to build a more productive and competitive economy that supports jobs and higher incomes”?

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Shop Trading Hours Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 — 10:01 PM)

The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill has passed its second reading following a personal vote.

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Trade & Anti-Dumping Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 — 9:50 PM)

The Trade (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading and been referred to the Commerce Committee.

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Appropriation & Supply Bills Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 — 9:43 PM)

The Appropriation (2015/16 Supplementary Estimates) Bill and the Imprest Supply (First for 2016/17) Bill have passed their final readings.

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Brexit Questions and Tax Haven Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 — 4:48 PM)

Week begins with welcome for MPs from around the Pacific. House passes a motion from Labour’s Phil Twyford mourning the death of British MP Jo Cox. Questions for the prime minister include the referendum decision for the UK to leave the EU and the Shewan report on disclosure rules for foreign trusts based in New […]

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Access Week in Parliament 28-06-16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 — 3:43 PM)

Extended version of the Week in Parliament with Reesh Lyon and Tom Frewen. Includes reports on committee meetings during the week’s adjournment, welcome to Pacific MPs, Phil Twyford’s motion in memory of slain British MP, Jo Cox, Questions and snap debate decision on financial trust issue.

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Questions to Ministers – June 28

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 — 12:09 PM)

Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with the statement from the Chair of the PHO Alliance who said of Budget 2016, “Primary care cannot deliver essential new models of care within existing and reducing financial resources”; if not, why not?

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House Adjourned but Committees Meet

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 23, 2016 — 3:56 PM)

The one week parliamentary adjournment sees just two select committees meeting – while another goes walk-about in Christchurch; On Monday, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett appears before the Commerce Committee for its review of Vote Tourism; Social Services Committee travels to Christchurch for a handful of site visits; Transport and Industrial Relations Committee meets in […]

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Access Week in Parliament 20-06-16

by Desk Editor (Monday, June 20, 2016 — 1:59 PM)

An extended version of the Week in Parliament, produced for Access radio stations and presented by Tom Frewen and Reesh Lyon – this week featuring MPs’ tributes to victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.

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House Busy Before Adjournment Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 17, 2016 — 3:01 PM)

Finance Minister Bill English lodges a certificate of financial veto to block Labour MP Sue Moroney’s Parental Leave and Employment Protection (6 Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill; Battle of Health Ministers past and present – between Annette King and Jonathan Coleman – continues in committee rooms and chamber; Greens co-leader James Shaw complains about Government […]

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Riccarton Racecourse Bills Pass

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 17, 2016 — 11:45 AM)

The Riccarton Racecourse Development Enabling Bill and the Riccarton Racecourse Bill have passed their final readings unopposed.

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Coroners Amendment Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 16, 2016 — 5:05 PM)

The Coroners Amendment Bill has passed its final reading.

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Govt Vetoes Moroney’s Paid Leave Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 16, 2016 — 5:01 PM)

Government uses financial veto to block Sue Moroney’s paid parental leave bill – which raises protest from the Labour benches; Justice Minister Amy Adams faces questions about the Government’s announcement regarding Teina Pora’s compensation.

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Questions to Ministers – June 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 16, 2016 — 11:56 AM)

Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with the statement from the Chair of the PHO Alliance who said of Budget 2016, “Primary care cannot deliver essential new models of care within existing and reducing financial resources”; if not, why not?

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Local Govt Act Amendment Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2016 — 9:22 PM)

The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2) has passed its first reading.

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