ETS Changes Up For Debate

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 23, 2012 — 10:57 AM)

After Question Time MPs are due to debate the first reading of the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading and Other Matters) Amendment Bill which implements previously announced decisions of the Government.

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Banks Baiting Interrupted By Sound Chaos

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 8:56 PM)

The committee stage of the Regulatory Reform Bill was turning into a John Banks baiting show before the collapse of the sound system caused a bit of chaos.

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Questions and Answers – August 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 7:32 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Infrastructure Investment Programme—Progress 1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH (National—Nelson) to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in its infrastructure investment programme?

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EEZ Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 5:51 PM)

The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill completed its committee stage and was reported with amendment.

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Questions Over C.R.A.P

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 4:37 PM)

Govt questioned on its Children Result Action Plan (C.R.A.P).

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Report Tabled

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 2:05 PM)

The report of the Education and Science Committee on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Education Sector: Results of the 2010/11 Audits was presented when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 11:53 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in its infrastructure investment programme?

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Committee Stages

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 22, 2012 — 10:46 AM)

Following Question Time and the General Debate today MPs will return to the committee stage of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill.

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Grinding Through The EEZ Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 9:57 PM)

The House rose shortly before 10pm interrupting the committee stage of legislation covering the Exclusive Economic Zone.

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Budget Passes And Confidence Vote Won

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 8:14 PM)

The Government passed the Budget into law tonight winning a confidence vote at the same time.

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Questions and Answers – August 21

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 7:32 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Ministers—Confidence 1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all of his Ministers; if so, why?

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Soldiers Remembered And Govt Questioned On Afghanistan

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 5:02 PM)

Tributes to fallen soldiers.

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Tributes And Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 2:38 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm MPs unanimously passed a motion noting their shock and sadness at the death of three soldiers in Afghanistan.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 21

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all of his Ministers; if so, why?

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Budget Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 21, 2012 — 10:45 AM)

The Government intends to complete the third reading of the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill when the House resumes today.

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Tributes Paid And Speaker’s Patience Tested

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 17, 2012 — 1:59 PM)

Tributes to deceased soldiers. Tributes also for NZ Olympic team.

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Watchdog Barks At Corrections Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 17, 2012 — 9:25 AM)

This week, the Law & Order Committee heard submissions on the Corrections Amendment Bill.

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