The Day In Parliament April 5

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 4:55 PM)

Cronyism And Casinos; Defence Projects

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House To Rise Early For Autumn Adjournment

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 2:20 PM)

Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said in his Business Statement to the House that when Parliament resumed on May 1 the Government would seek to make progress on the:

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Three More Members Bills To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 1:40 PM)

Three MPs bills have been drawn from the ballot following the progress made yesterday on Members’ Day.

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Questions for Oral Answer – April 5

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 11:55 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his answers to questions in the House this year?

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Police Watchdog Boss To Be Appointed

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 11:10 AM)

MPs will debate a motion to appoint Judge Sir David James Carruthers as Chair of the Independent Police Conduct Authority when Parliament resumes today.

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Govt MP Bills Progress, Others Killed

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 4, 2012 — 7:59 PM)

The Government allowed its backbenchers bills to pass today and killed off opposition legislation.

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Questions and Answers – April 4

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 4, 2012 — 5:25 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Government Financial Position—Reports 1. TODD McCLAY (National—Rotorua) to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the Government’s financial position?

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The Day In Parliament April 4

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 4, 2012 — 4:36 PM)

Govt Dodges Questions – ID Bill Submissions

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Questions for Oral Answer – April 4

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 4, 2012 — 11:39 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. TODD McCLAY to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the Government’s financial position?

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Members’ Day Opens Up For Business

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, April 4, 2012 — 11:36 AM)

After being bogged down for a year, time set aside for Members’ bills is starting to open up and deal with more interesting business.

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Student Loan Changes Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 8:36 PM)

The Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill completed its third reading in Parliament tonight.

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Questions and Answers – April 3

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 6:52 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Broadband—Australian Concerns Regarding Huawei Technologies 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Has he had any recent discussions with the Prime Minister of Australia over security and intelligence concerns Australia has expressed over Huawei?

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Dairy Reform Bill Sent To Curtailed Select Committee Hearing

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 6:43 PM)

The Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill will be given just three months consideration by select committee after it completed its first reading today.

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The Day In Parliament April 3

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 4:47 PM)

Ministers’ answers provoke jeers and cries of disbelief while Greens put the government’s road building programme under the microscope.

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Petitions, Reports And A Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 2:17 PM)

A petition concerning the health effects of mobile phone towers was received when Parliament resumed at 2pm today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – April 3

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Has he had any recent discussions with the Prime Minister of Australia over security and intelligence concerns Australia has expressed over Huawei?

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The Price Of Milk

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 11:00 AM)

Dairy industry restructuring and student loans are set for debate when Parliament resumes today.

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