Questions for Oral Answer – Feb 8

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 8, 2012 — 12:47 PM)

Questions to Ministers 1. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister:

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Maiden Speeches

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 8, 2012 — 10:58 AM)

This afternoon Parliament will hear maiden speeches from a number of MPs at 4.30pm.

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Online Identity Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 10:04 PM)

The Electronic Identity Verification Bill passed its first reading

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New Road User Charges System Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 8:26 PM)

The National Animal Identification and Tracing Bill and Road User Charges Bill were reported with amendment on a voice vote.

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Questions And Answers Feb 7

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 7:44 PM)

(uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further editing) TUESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2012 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

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Welfare And The Economy Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 5:42 PM)

Following Question Time, MPs returned to the interrupted debate in reply to the Speech from the Throne.

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The Day In Parliament Feb 7

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 5:13 PM)

The Day In Parliament Feb 7 The beginning of the parliamentary year began with the Queen congratulated on her diamond jubilee.

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MPs And The Queen’s Jubilee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 2:26 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm Annette King, Charles Chauvel and Maryan Street were sworn in as MPs.

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New MPs Get Bills Drawn From Ballot

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 1:32 PM)

The ballot for Members’ bills was held today, with the following two bills being drawn: Labour MP David Clark’s Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and Anzac Day) Amendment Bill ; and National MP Simon O’Connor’s Joint Family Homes Repeal Bill. Both MPs are in their first term and their bills will be formally introduced […]

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Questions for Oral Answer – Feb 7

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 11:48 AM)

Questions for Oral Answer Tuesday, 7 February 2012 Questions to Ministers 1. SIMON BRIDGES to the Minister of Finance: What are the Government’s priorities for the economy in its second term? 2. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand …

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Parliamentary Year To Begin Dealing With Mountain Of Bills

by Desk Editor (Monday, February 6, 2012 — 12:35 PM)

The parliamentary year gets underway on Tuesday (February 7) with a mountain of legislation in front of the House.

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The Week In Parliament Dec 22

by Desk Editor (Thursday, December 22, 2011 — 3:29 PM)

The Week In Parliament Dec 22 Audio Report: 50th Parliament opens with the swearing in of MPs and the re-election of Lockwood Smith as Speaker. Governor-general delivers the Speech from the Throne.

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House Rises For The Year

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — 5:57 PM)

Parliament broke for the year following conclusion of the adjournment debate just before 6pm and will sit again on February 7.

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The Day In Parliament Dec 21

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — 5:06 PM)

Tom Frewen and Reesh Lyon: Day Two of the fiftieth Parliament. Governor-general delivers the Speech from the Throne. Labour’s David Shearer makes his first major speech as the leader of the Opposition. Address in Reply Debate also features Winston Peters.

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Maiden Speeches Delivered

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — 3:56 PM)

Maiden Speeches:The Address in Reply Debate opened today with two maiden speeches from new National MPs.

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First Extended House Session in February

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — 2:39 PM)

The Business Committee has agreed that the House will sit under the new extended sitting rules in February for the first time.

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Sitting Programme For 2012

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — 2:14 PM)

Under Standing Order 79 the Business Committee must recommend to the House a programme of sittings for each calendar year. This report therefore recommends to the House a programme for 2012.

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