Urgent Debate Granted

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 3:47 PM)

Following Question Time, the Speaker granted an urgent debate relating to the sale of the Crafar farms.

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Deaths In Afghanistan Remembered

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 2:57 PM)

MPs unanimously passed a motion noting with sadness the death of two soldiers and six injured in a fire fight in Afghanistan on August 4, when Parliament resumed today at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 11:39 AM)

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

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Budget And The EEZ

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 10:55 AM)

After Question Time today, the Government intends to complete the committee stage of the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill with three hours and 40 minutes remaining on the set piece debate.

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Bail Laws At Law & Order Committee

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 10, 2012 — 1:22 PM)

Parliament was adjourned this week but the Law and Order Select Committee met to discuss bail laws.

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Christie’s Law And Bail Amendment

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 10, 2012 — 10:49 AM)

The House was adjourned this week, but the Law and Order Committee received a petition in the name of Tracey Marceau, on behalf of Christie’s Law Group.

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Hanging Banks’s Skeleton In Key’s Closet

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 3, 2012 — 2:49 PM)

Labour tries to hang Banks’s skeleton in Key’s closet.

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Finance And Tax Bills Progress

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 6:05 PM)

The Non-bank Deposit Takers Bill completed its second reading on a voice vote.

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Children And Bail

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 5:59 PM)

Social Services Committee hears how changes to child support payment rules could affect university students.

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Christchurch Assets & Minister of Lino

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 4:18 PM)

Questions about Christchurch and possibility of plans for assets sales.

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MPs Edge Towards Alcohol Debate

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 2:17 PM)

Parliament’s Business Committee will discuss how to proceed with the Alcohol Reform Bill at its next meeting, MPs were told today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 2

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 11:36 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on progress in lifting New Zealand’s household savings and reducing household debt?

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Regulating The Financial Sector

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 11:03 AM)

A bill setting up a regulatory regime for the finance sector will make progress in Parliament today.

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Estimates Debate – Much Heat Little Light

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 1, 2012 — 7:47 PM)

The Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill, otherwise known as “The Estimates Debate’’ threw up much rhetoric and attack politics on Wednesday evening.

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Questions and Answers – August 1

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 1, 2012 — 5:45 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS KiwiRail—Turnaround Plan 1. BRENDAN HORAN (NZ First) to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Is he satisfied with all aspects of the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan?

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Banskie – KiwiRail – Chch – Bail Amendment

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 1, 2012 — 5:20 PM)

More questions about John Banks.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 1

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 1, 2012 — 11:52 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. BRENDAN HORAN to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Is he satisfied with all aspects of the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan?

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