The Day In Parliament August 10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 10, 2011 — 5:24 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: National and Labour continue their points battle in Question Time and General Debate. Social Services Select Committee continues it’s inquiry into boarding houses.

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The Day In Parliament August 9 Late Edition

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 10, 2011 — 5:15 PM)

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Spending Cap Bill Introduced

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 10, 2011 — 2:07 PM)

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Questions For Oral Answer – August 10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 10, 2011 — 11:45 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister : Why did he flag labour market reforms as a way to protect New Zealand against global volatility, instead of flagging up-skilling New Zealanders and introducing a tax regime that does not load investment incentives …

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Estimates And Non-Bank Deposits

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 10, 2011 — 11:27 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Following Question Time and the General Debate today, MPs will hold the three hour debate on the third reading of the Appropriation (2011/12 Estimates) Bill .

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Estimates Progress, Electoral Bill Whizzes By

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 9, 2011 — 9:54 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Parliament rose just before 10 pm after reporting the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill with amendment on a voice vote following a two minute debate.

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The Day In Parliament August 9

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 9, 2011 — 4:24 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Paul Bennett on the global economy and Annette King tackles PM on milk price inquiry.

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Duties Bill And Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 9, 2011 — 2:14 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm the Duties of Statutory Officers (Census and Other Remedial Provisions) Bill was introduced.

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Questions For Oral Answer – August 9

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 9, 2011 — 11:42 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Finance: What implication does the United States’ credit rating downgrade have for the New Zealand economy?

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Estimates Debate Top Of Govt Agenda

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 9, 2011 — 11:14 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz After Question Time today, Parliament will return to the committee stage of the Appropriation (2011/12 Estimates) Bill , which has 5h 18m of debate time remaining.

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The Week In Parliament August 5

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 5, 2011 — 5:11 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Members test the patience of the Speaker, culminating in the ejection from the chamber of Finance Minister Bill English – a fate narrowly avoided by Labour’s Trevor Mallard. Labour’s filibuster of Heather Roy’s VSM Bill is itself busted. Misuse …

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Weekly Select Committee Report August 5

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 5, 2011 — 5:05 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Reesh Lyon: Social Services Committee holds inquiry into boarding houses. Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade committee hold inquiry into New Zealand’s relationship with India..

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No By-Election In Northland

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 5:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill passed its third reading debate by 104 to 15 with the Greens, ACT and Chris Carter opposing.

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The Day In Parliament August 4

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 5:24 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Labour MPs test the Speaker’s patience. Foreign Affairs Committee holds inquiry into NZ’s relationship with India.

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Select Committee Report August 4

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 5:10 PM)

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Drugs Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 5:05 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill passed its third reading debate by 104 to 15 with the Greens, ACT and Chris Carter opposing.

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The Day In Parliament August 3 Late Edition

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 4:57 PM)

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