Questions for Oral Answer – June 26

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 26, 2012 — 11:43 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JOHN HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to get better results and value for money from the public service?

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MOM Bill Set To Become Law

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 26, 2012 — 10:40 AM)

The Mixed Ownership Model Bill is expected to pass its third reading stage when Parliament sits today.

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Assets Battle And Questions To Ministers

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 22, 2012 — 1:23 PM)

Asset sales battle continues into next week. Police Minister Anne Tolley faces tough questions about wage freeze. Judith Collins and Phil Heatley also feel the heat in question time.

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Weekly Select Committee Report June 22

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 22, 2012 — 12:30 PM)

Featuring Anne Tolley & Steven Joyce Police Minister Anne Tolley refuses to answer questions about wage freezes and budget cuts.

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Asset Sales, Compo And Dairy Bills

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 21, 2012 — 6:03 PM)

The Mixed Ownership Model Bill was split into two bills and reported with amendment by 61 votes to 59 with National, ACT and United Future supporting.

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Questions and Answers – June 21

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 21, 2012 — 4:57 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1 to Minister Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): There has been an error in my office and the word “deficit” should appear after the word “account”. I seek leave to insert the word “deficit” after the word “account”. Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any […]

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Car Crushing And People Smuggling

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 21, 2012 — 4:20 PM)

Police Minister Anne Tolley faces scrutiny in Question Time. Immigration Amendment Bill cracking down on people smuggling is the subject of submissions to the Transport And Industrial Relations Committee.

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Possible Urgency Next Week As Deadlines Loom

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 21, 2012 — 2:28 PM)

The House will sit extended hours next week or potentially go into Urgency to meet the deadlines for a number of bills, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee.

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Questions for Oral Answer – June 21

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 21, 2012 — 11:57 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Finance: Does he accept the BNZ statement that New Zealand’s increasing current account is “a very clear risk for New Zealand’s credit rating with Standard and Poor’s”?

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The Return of MOM

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 21, 2012 — 11:23 AM)

MPs will return to legislation setting up the partial sale of the energy state owned enterprises when Parliament resumes today.

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MOM Bill Committee Stage Hits A Small Glitch

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 10:52 PM)

The Mixed Ownership Model Bill moved closer to passing into law on Wednesday night but failed to complete its committee stage.

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Asset Sales Legislation Delayed

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 10:47 PM)

The Government’s hopes of having its Mixed Ownership Model Bill  passed into law this week were dashed when the House adjourned at 10.08pm with the bill still in its committee stage.

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Questions and Answers – June 20

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 8:42 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS State-owned Assets, Sales—Loyalty Bonus Scheme for Shares 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Prime Minister: In relation to the Government’s asset sales policy, does he stand by his reported comments that he has yet to see any official advice on a so-called “bonus scheme” for people who buy shares?

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Assets Battle & Tolley Dodging Questions

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 4:33 PM)

The battle over asset sales continues.

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Report Into Child Offenders

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 2:03 PM)

A report by the Social Services Committee on their Inquiry into the identification, rehabilitation, and care and protection of child offenders was presented when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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MOM And Prisoners’ Compensation

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 1:22 PM)

It is expected that the committee stage of the Mixed Ownership Model Bill will be completed when Parliament sits today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – June 20

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 20, 2012 — 12:44 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Prime Minister: In relation to the Government’s asset sales policy, does he stand by his reported comments that he has yet to see any official advice on a so-called “bonus scheme” for people who buy shares?

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