Smoking And Gift Duty

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 10:06 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill was reported without amendment on a voice vote.

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Questions And Answers July 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 8:17 PM)

Press Release – ParliamentToday.co.nz 1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by all of his statements on the privatisation of New Zealand State-owned power companies?

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Misuse of Drugs Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 5:34 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill completed its second reading debate by 105 to 15 with the Greens, ACT and Chris Carter opposing.

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The Day In Parliament July 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 5:00 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Government questioned about mine safety. General Debate features talk of asset sales and ACC cost cutting.

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The Day In Parliament July 12 Late Edition

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 4:48 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz ** ParliamentToday.co.nz is a breaking news source for New Zealand parliamentary business featuring broadcast daily news reports

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Petitions And Tracking Animals

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 2:09 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm the Petition of Genevieve McClean on behalf of the Save the Grey Lynn Post Office Working Group was presented requesting that the House of Representatives note that 2,560 people have signed a petition opposing the closure …

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A Day Of Drugs In Parliament

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 11:50 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Following this they will return to the interrupted second reading debate of the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill with 10 times 10 minute speeches remaining.

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Questions For Oral Answer – July 13

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 13, 2011 — 11:45 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements on the privatisation of New Zealand State-owned power companies?

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Drugs and TVNZ

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 10:07 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The third reading debate on the Television New Zealand Amendment Bill was completed and passed by 64 to 56 with National, ACT and United Future supporting.

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TVNZ Charter Removal Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 8:27 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The third reading debate of the Whanganui Iwi (Whanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Whanganui Forest) On-account Settlement Bill was completed on a voice vote.

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Treaty Settlement Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 7:35 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill (No 2) passed its second reading debate on voice vote.

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Questions And Answers July 12

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 7:32 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Did his Minister of Finance refer to him a Treasury report dated 4 March 2011 and entitled Extending the Mixed Ownership Model which says with respect to privatising shares in publicly-owned …

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Electoral Administration Reform Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 5:20 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 3) passed its first reading by 111 to 10 with the Greens and Chris Carter opposing.

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The Day In Parliament July 12

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 4:50 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Questions for the Prime Minister about capital gains taxes and state asset sales. Building Minister Maurice Williamson kicks off third and final reading of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (Financial Assistance Package) Amendment …

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Leaky Homes Bill Passes Into Law

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 4:22 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (Financial Assistance Package) Amendment Bill passed its third reading on a voice vote.

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A Host Of Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 2:15 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm a petition from Catherine Boswell was presented asking the House of Representatives to review the Secretary of War Pensions not to grant her spousal veteran’s benefits

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Questions For Oral Answer – July 12

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 12, 2011 — 11:49 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Did his Minister of Finance refer to him a Treasury report dated 4 March 2011 and entitled Extending the Mixed Ownership Model which says with respect to privatising shares in publicly-owned assets that “significant …

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