Hughes Resigns

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 1, 2011 — 12:04 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Speaker’s office has confirmed it has received the resignation letter of Labour list MP Darren Hughes.

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The Week in Parliament March 25

by Desk Editor (Saturday, March 26, 2011 — 7:30 PM)

Speaker’s patience is tested by Act’s attempt at a filibuster. Marine and Coastal Area – Takutai Moana – Bill passes third reading. Week in Parliament March 25 Content Sourced from scoop.co.nz

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Weekly Select Committee Report March 25

by Desk Editor (Saturday, March 26, 2011 — 7:29 PM)

Featuring a submission on the Maori Purposes Bill. Weekly Select Committee Report March 25 Content Sourced from scoop.co.nz

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Parliament Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 5:49 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Parliament rose by leave at 5.41 after completing the second reading debate on the Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill.

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Select Committee Report March 24

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 5:46 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Select Committee Report March 24 Reesh Lyon Submissions On Biosecurity Law Reform Bill Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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Foreshore Act Repealed

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 5:25 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was given its third reading by 63 votes to 56.

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The Day In Parliament March 24

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 5:13 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Day In Parliament March 24 Tom Frewen: ACT fails in last desperate attempt to delay foreshore and seabed bill Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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The Day In Parliament Late Edition March 23

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 3:31 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Day In Parliament Late Edition March 23 Tom Frewen: ACT’s voluntary student union bill remains bogged down Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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Longest Question Time… Denied

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 3:16 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz ACT MPs attempts to extend Question Time today were defeated by another loophole in Parliament’s rules.

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The Longest Question Time

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 2:35 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz ACT is to take filibustering to a new level in Parliament this afternoon as it tries to delay the passage into law of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill.

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Questions to Members

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 2:22 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon JOHN BOSCAWEN to the Chairperson of the Commerce Committee : How many submissions have been received on the Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill?

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Foreshore Bill Set To Pass

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 2:10 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm the acting Leader of the House John Carter said next week would be a recess and when the House resumed on April 5 it was the Government’s intention to make progress on the:

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Select Committee Report March 23

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 12:39 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Select Committee Report March 23 Reesh Lyon: Briefing On Autism & National Standards. Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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Questions For Oral Answer – March 24

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 24, 2011 — 12:00 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. JACQUI DEAN to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy?

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House Rises Debating Student Union Bill

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 10:05 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage debate of Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill was interrupted when the House rose at 10pm.

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Student Union Debate Continues

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 8:13 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill was given its second reading on a voice vote.

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Hamilton And the Humanities

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 5:30 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage debate of the Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill was completed and reported without amendment on a voice vote.

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