Weekly Select Committee Report March 30

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 30, 2012 — 2:50 PM)

Auditor General Report; Financial Reviews

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The Week In Parliament March 30

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 30, 2012 — 2:29 PM)

ACC; Teapot Tapes; MP’s Remuneration

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Questions and Answers – March 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 9:08 PM)

1. ACC, Minister—Confidence [Uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further editing.] 1.GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in the Minister for ACC?

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Five Treaty Bills In One Day

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 6:58 PM)

Parliament passed into law five treaty settlement bills today using extended hours provisions.

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The Day In Parliament March 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 5:03 PM)

Judith Collins Grilled; NZ on Air Review ACC Minister still under fire from the Opposition over alleged breaches of privacy. NZ on Air boss fends of allegations of conflicts of interest in her organisation.

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Select Committee Report Flood Continues

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 2:12 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm the acting Leader of the House Anne Tolley said next week the Government would seek to make progress on a number of its bills including the Dairy Industry Restructuring Bill.

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More Treaty Law Set To Pass This Afternoon

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 12:31 PM)

After Question Time, MPs will debate the third readings of the Ngāti Pāhauwera Treaty Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 11:47 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in the Minister for ACC?

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Treaty Bills To Pass Under Extended Hours

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 29, 2012 — 8:59 AM)

Parliament is sitting under extended hours this morning to progress a number of treaty settlement bills.

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Stealth Claims Fly During Student Loan Debate

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 9:18 PM)

Labour MPs claimed in Parliament tonight that the Government was sneaking in major changes to the student loan scheme.

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Questions and Answers – March 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 7:24 PM)

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Government Financial Position—Management of Finances

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MPs Expenses Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 5:26 PM)

Proposals to overhaul the way MPs and ministers are paid would be a significant improvement on the current regime, Parliament was told today.

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The Day In Parliament March 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 5:10 PM)

Tricky Questions For Government; Olympic Goals

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Cochlear Implant Petition Presented

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 2:06 PM)

A petition signed by 7680 people seeking increased funding for cochlea implant procedures was presented when Parliament resumed today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 11:39 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. SIMON BRIDGES to the Minister of Finance: What measures is the Government taking to responsibly manage its finances and reduce the build-up in debt?

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MPs Expenses To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 28, 2012 — 11:18 AM)

MPs will debate a bill reforming how they get paid when Parliament sits today.

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Student Loan Changes Progress

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 8:20 PM)

The Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill passed it second reading by 107 to 14 with Greens and the Mana Party opposing.

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