The Day In Parliament Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 16, 2012 — 5:38 PM)

Ticket Scalping, NZ on Air & RNZ

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MPs To Debate Search And Surveillance Bill After Adjournment

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 16, 2012 — 2:16 PM)

When Parliament sits next after a one week adjournment the Government intends to complete the debate in reply to the Speech from the Throne, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 16, 2012 — 11:44 AM)

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Has he had time to read and digest the judgement of Justice Miller regarding the Crafar farm deal; if so, does he stand by his comments made in the House yesterday?

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Parliament To Sit Thursday Night And Friday Morning

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 16, 2012 — 11:26 AM)

Parliament will sit under the new “extended hours’’ rules tonight and possibly tomorrow morning.

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Customs Bill Debate Ends in Rancour

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 10:12 PM)

The Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill was reported with amendment.

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Animal Tracking Bill Passes Into Law

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 8:12 PM)

The National Animal Identification and Tracing Bill passed its third reading on a voice vote.

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Questions And Answers Feb 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 7:55 PM)

(uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further editing) WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2012 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

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The Day In Parliament Feb 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 4:38 PM)

Crafar Farms Decision & Ombudsman On Bullying

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Urgent Debate On Crafar Farm Decision Declined

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 3:06 PM)

An application for an urgent debate on the High Court decision concerning the Crafar farms was declined by Speaker Lockwood Smith today.

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Green Maidens

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 12:45 PM)

New Green MPs will give their maiden speeches this afternoon.

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Questions for Oral Answer – Feb 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 12:22 PM)

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS

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House Rises Debating NAIT Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 10:03 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting the third reading of the National Animal Identification and Tracing Bill.

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Only NZ First Opposes Road User Charge Reform

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 8:43 PM)

The Road User Charges Bill passed its third reading by 113 to 8 with New Zealand First opposing.

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Questions And Answers Feb 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 7:31 PM)

(uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further editing) TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2012 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS

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The Day In Parliament Feb 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 4:23 PM)

More questions in the House about the Prime Minister’s Hour on Radio Live before the election.

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Blood and Prostitution

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 2:15 PM)

A report by the Auditor-General on the management and safety of blood products was presented to Parliament when the House resumed at 2pm.

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Questions for Oral Answer – Feb 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — 12:02 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JOHN HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What progress is being made in rebalancing New Zealand’s economy towards paying our way in the world?

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