Stewart Island Visitor Levy Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 5:14 PM)

The Southland District Council (Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy) Empowering Bill passed into law today allowing a levy to be placed on visitors to the island.

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Smith Announces Resignation In Parliament

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 2:10 PM)

Nick Smith resigned all his portfolios as a minister when Parliament resumed today. Smith said in a personal statement to the House that he had acted incorrectly and made an error of judgement when he wrote a letter of reference about a friend in relation to their ACC case while he was the responsible minister.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 21

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 11:40 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. SHANE ARDERN to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy?

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Members’ Night

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 11:30 AM)

Parliament today is likely to pass a law which will allow visitors to Stewart Island to be charged a levy.

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Search Bill Progresses – No Agreement on SFO

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 20, 2012 — 9:34 PM)

Debate over the Search and Surveillance Bill continued on Tuesday night, but Labour and National were unable to reach agreement on the controversial bill.

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The Day In Parliament March 20

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 20, 2012 — 5:14 PM)

Questions & Urgent Debate On ACC Government faces questions on ACC privacy concerns. The House then undergoes an urgent debate on the issue.

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Horn Interupts Urgent ACC debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 20, 2012 — 3:41 PM)

Following Question Time Speaker Lockwood Smith granted an Urgent Debate on the release of the private information by ACC.

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Parliament Expresses Sadness At Death Of King of Tonga

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 20, 2012 — 2:39 PM)

Prime Minister John Key moved a motion noting MPs sadness at the death of the King of Tonga when Parliament resumed today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 20

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 20, 2012 — 11:46 AM)

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

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Security Committee Members To Be Approved

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 20, 2012 — 11:12 AM)

Appointments to the Intelligence and Security Committee will be confirmed when Parliament resumes today.

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The Week In Parliament March 16

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 16, 2012 — 2:55 PM)

Spotlight on Search & Surveillance Bill

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Weekly Select Committee Report March 9

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 9, 2012 — 6:52 PM)

Natural Health Products Bill; CERA & NZDF Financial Review

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The Week In Parliament March 9

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 9, 2012 — 3:32 PM)

Debate on asset sales. Mixed Ownership Model Bill passes first reading. Questions on public service job cuts. House adjourned next week.

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Nine Treaty Bills Progress

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 9:35 PM)

The House began considering nine bills concerning treaty settlements just after 5pm and finished sitting under extended hours provisions at 9.30pm.

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Questions and Answers – March 8

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 7:13 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Reports 1. MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy?

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MOM Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 5:07 PM)

The Mixed Ownership Model Bill which paves the way for the partial sell off of some state owned enterprises has been sent to select committee for consideration.

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The Day In Parliament March 8

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 4:59 PM)

Questions on Job Cuts; Review of NZDF

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