The Day In Parliament March 23

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 5:11 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Speaker Lockwood Smith puts the acid on both sides in Question Time. Hone Harawira asks questions about the Marine and Coastal Area Bill. New National MP Jami-Lee Ross is sworn in.

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The Day In Parliament Late Edition March 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 2:31 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Day In Parliament Late Edition March 22 Tom Frewen: Financial Review Debates Completed Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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New MP Sworn In

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 2:10 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm Jami-Lee Ross was sworn in as a new MP following his election as the National member for Botany at the recent by-election.

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Members’ Night

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 11:50 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Following Question Time, the General Debate will be held and private bills are scheduled to make progress.

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Questions For Oral Answer – March 23

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 23, 2011 — 11:47 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Has the tax switch which he promised would leave no-one worse off fully compensated all New Zealanders for the rise in the cost of living over the last year; if not, which groups are worse off?

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Foreshore Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 10:01 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was reported with amendment and completed it committee stage by 62 to 57 with National, Maori Party and United Future supporting.

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Questions And Answers March 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 8:44 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki) to the Minister of Education : Does she agree with the Children’s Commissioner, who has stated that “providing culturally affirming education and care was considered important for supporting parents from …

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Financial Reviews And The Foreshore

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 8:42 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage debate of the Appropriation (2009/10 Financial Review) Bill was completed at 8.35pm and it was immediately given its third reading without debate.

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The Day In Parliament March 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 4:59 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Opposition voices disquiet at further extension of the state of national emergency declared the day after the Christchurch earthquake. MPs debate the 2009/10 Financial Review.

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National State Of Emergency And Papers

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 2:23 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm Civil Defence Minister John Carter notified the House that the national state of emergency declared following the Christchurch earthquake would be extended.

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Financial Review Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 1:06 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Following Question Time today, the House is scheduled to consider the committee stage debate of the Appropriation (2009/10 Financial Review) Bill.

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Questions For Oral Answer – March 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 22, 2011 — 12:38 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. TE URUROA FLAVELL to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with the Children’s Commissioner, who has stated that “providing culturally affirming education and care was considered important for supporting parents from minority cultures”; if …

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Week in Parliament March 18

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 18, 2011 — 9:43 PM)

Parliament marks Japanese quake. Questions about Christchurch’s Rugby World Cup games. Marine and Coastal Area – Takutai Moana Bill – in committee stage. Week in Parliament March 18 Content Sourced from scoop.co.nz

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Weekly Select Committee Report March 18

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 18, 2011 — 9:37 PM)

Featuring Telecom Chief Executive Paul Reynolds Weekly Select Committee Report March 18 Content Sourced from scoop.co.nz

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Questions and Answers – 17 March 2011

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 18, 2011 — 4:37 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Prices—Minister’s Statement; Earthquake, Christchurch—Effect on Government Finances; Economic Development, Acting Minister—Statements; Earthquake, Christchurch—Accident Compensation Claims; Earthquake, Christchurch—Entry into Central Business District …

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Parliament Rises For Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 17, 2011 — 5:59 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The House rose at 5.56pm interrupting the committee stage debate on the title and commencement clauses of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill .

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Select Committee Report March 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 17, 2011 — 5:15 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Select Committee Report March 17 Reesh Lyon: Standing Orders Review Featuring Graeme Edgeler. Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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