Royal Society Debate Rolls On

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 10:02 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Parliament rose at 10pm while debating clause eight of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill in the committee stage.

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Questions And Answers June 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 7:23 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. HILARY CALVERT (ACT) to the Minister of Education : Does she stand by her statement that “early childhood education is a good investment for our young New Zealanders”; if so, why?

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Select Committee Report June 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 6:35 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Reesh Lyon: Law Commission President Justice Grant Hammond makes a submission on the Crimes Amendment Bill No 2 .

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Back To The Royal Society

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 5:34 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz MPs returned to considering clause five of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill in the committee stage.

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The Day In Parliament June 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 4:51 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Labour and National quarrel over which party does more for local workers. After question time, MPs undertake the General Debate. Stopping briefly to acknowledge the people of Christchurch, Simon Power then launches an attack on Phil Goff. Christopher …

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SIS Spending Reports Tabled

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 2:15 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm reports from the Intelligence and Security Committee were presented on the estimates for 2011/12 on Vote: Communications and Vote: Security and Intelligence and both of those Votes supplementary estimates for the year ending …

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Members’ Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 12:03 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Today is Member’s Day in Parliament and the first bill on the Order Paper is the third reading of the Westpac New Zealand Bill.

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Questions For Oral Answer – June 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 11:41 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. HILARY CALVERT to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that “early childhood education is a good investment for our young New Zealanders”; if so, why?

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SIS Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 10:02 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz A three hour debate on the performance and current operations of Crown entities, public organisations, and State enterprises was completed

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Questions And Answers June 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 7:55 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Prime Minister : What recent reports has he received on the impact of rising prices on families in light of his statement that “no one is worse off”?

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Telco Bill Progresses, Crown Agencies Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 4:36 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Telecommunications (TSO, Broadband, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill passed the second reading stage by 66 votes to 55 with National, Maori Party and United Future supporting, ACT split its vote with three in favour and two opposing.

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The Day In Parliament June 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 4:23 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Theme for the day: does the Prime Minister stand by his statements? Also, questions for Government about proposed Skycity convention centre and the Second reading of the Telecommunications (TSO, Broadband and Other Matters) Amendment Bill …

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Telco Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 3:02 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Appropriation (2010/11 Supplementary Estimates) Bill passed its first reading by 67 to 53 with National, Maori Party, ACT and United Future supporting.

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Select Committee Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 2:15 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Complaint regarding SR 2008/319 Marine Safety Charges Amendment Regulations 2008 (I.16K) by the Regulations Review Committee

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Telecommunications and Crown entities

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 11:45 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumes at 2pm, MPs are due to conduct Question Time and then the Finance Minister Bill will move the first reading of the Appropriation (2010/11 Supplementary Estimates) Bill. There is no debate on this.

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Questions For Oral Answer – June 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 14, 2011 — 11:38 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: What recent reports has he received on the impact of rising prices on families in light of his statement that “no one is worse off”?

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The Week In Parliament June 10

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 10, 2011 — 3:21 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Budget Debate completed. National is accused of cronyism by Labour. Clare Curran gets in trouble for wearing a Highlanders rugby jersey. John Carter delivers valedictory speech..

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