Extended Hours For Treaty Settlements

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 26, 2012 — 9:09 AM)

Parliament resumed at 9am under extended hour provisions to complete the third readings of a number of Treaty settlement bills.

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Lobbying Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 11:48 PM)

The Lobbying Disclosure Bill was sent to select committee for consideration despite general agreement it was flawed.

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Govt Takes Two Hits Over Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 9:08 PM)

National’s status as a minority Government was underscored tonight when political parties ganged up to send two bills it opposed to select committee for consideration.

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Questions and Answers – July 26

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 5:44 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Government Performance—Prime Minister’s Statements 1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement “My expectations are that this will be a busy, hard three years’ work and we will need to deliver results for New Zealanders”?

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Mondayisation And Speaker’s Secrets

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 5:17 PM)

Questions to PM on “Mondayisation” Bill. Speaker denies Opposition request for urgent debate on Gerry Brownlee’s alleged abuse of powers.

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National Cops A Bloody Nose Over Holidays

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 4:43 PM)

The Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Bill has been sent to select committee for consideration despite the opposition of National and ACT.

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Petitions And Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 2:08 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a petition signed by 142,000 people from Greenpeace calling for a halt to all deep sea drilling was presented.

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Questions for Oral Answer – July 25

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 11:46 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement “My expectations are that this will be a busy, hard three years’ work and we will need to deliver results for New Zealanders”?

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Members’ Night – National Facing A Defeat?

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 25, 2012 — 10:25 AM)

Labour’s first term MP David Clark may create a rare achievement in Parliament today – progressing a bill the largest party objects to.

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Cracking Down On Shell Companies

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 8:58 PM)

Legislation toughening up laws in the wake of New Zealand registered companies being used as shells for money laundering and other illegal activities has been sent to select committee.

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Families Commission Bill To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 8:03 PM)

The Families Commission Amendment Bill was sent to select committee on Tuesday Evening.

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Questions and Answers – July 24

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 7:37 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme—Progress 1. MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in building a more competitive and productive economy?

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Dairy Industry Reform Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 4:56 PM)

Legislation reforming the dairy industry and allowing Fonterra members to trade shares in the co-operative has passed into law.

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Maori Language – Loyalty Scheme – Margaret Mahy

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 4:51 PM)

MPs mark Maori Language Week. Questions for PM on SOE share loyalty scheme. House notes the death of children’s author Margaret Mahy.

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Vote Estimates Reports Flood In

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 2:21 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm MPs passed a motion on a voice vote expressing sadness at the death of author Margaret Mahy.

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Questions for Oral Answer – July 24

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 11:51 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in building a more competitive and productive economy?

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Dairy Industry Reform Bill To Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 24, 2012 — 10:49 AM)

Legislation reforming the dairy industry and allowing Fonterra members to trade shares in the co-operative is set to pass into law on Tuesday afternoon.

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