House To Return To Search Bill On March 20

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 2:14 PM)

After a week’s adjournment next week the Government intends to complete the committee stage of the Search and Surveillance Bill and the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 8

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 11:47 AM)

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

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Debating MOM

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 8, 2012 — 11:43 AM)

The Mixed Ownership Model Bill which paves the way for the partial sell off of some state owned enterprises will be debated in Parliament this afternoon.

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SFO Inclusion Calls Appear To Fail

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 7, 2012 — 10:00 PM)

Labour argued strongly tonight to include the Serious Fraud Office in the Search and Surveillance Bill, but apparently to no avail.

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Questions And Answers – March 7

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

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?

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Labour Wants More Changes To Search Bill

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 7, 2012 — 5:41 PM)

Labour says it will be seeking further amendment of the Search and Surveillance Bill.

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The Day In Parliament March 7

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 7, 2012 — 4:47 PM)

Questions On Job Cuts; Natural Health Products Bill

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Finance Sector Overhaul Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 7, 2012 — 4:14 PM)

The Financial Markets Conduct Bill completed its first reading without further debate after the General Debate was held.

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Questions For Oral Answer – March 7

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 7, 2012 — 12:04 PM)

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

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Search Bill Amendments To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 7, 2012 — 11:35 AM)

MPs will this evening go through the detail of the controversial Search and Surveillance Bill.

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Defence Act Reform About Cuts Says Labour

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 10:04 PM)

The Defence Amendment Bill implementing the Government’s white paper reforms received its first reading and was sent to the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence committee for consideration.

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Questions and answers – March 6

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 8:20 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Government Financial Position—Reports 1. DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the Government’s financial position?

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Heated Debate Over High Country Leases

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 7:09 PM)

The Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill completed its second reading after heated debate in the House.

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The Day In Parliament March 6

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 5:03 PM)

Asset Sales & MFAT Job Cuts

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Labour Opposes Building Reform Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 3:30 PM)

The committee stage of the Customs and Excise (Joint Border Management Information Sharing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill was completed on a voice vote without further debate.

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Petitions, Papers, Reports And Bills

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 2:13 PM)

Parliament resumed at 2pm with the presentation of papers and bills. They included a petition calling for Parliament to prevent any immigrant being removed from New Zealand due to health reasons.

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Questions For Oral Answer – March 6

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 6, 2012 — 1:08 PM)

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

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