Questions For Oral Answer Feb 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 22, 2011 — 11:51 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Why did he state in the House last week that “…anyone on a benefit actually has a lifestyle choice. If one budgets properly, one can pay one’s bills” and some people “make poor choices, and they do not …

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Weekly Select Committee Report Feb 18

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 18, 2011 — 2:32 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Weekly Select Committee Report Feb 18 Reesh Lyon: Tobacco Displays; Homelessness; Afghanistan Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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The Week In Parliament Feb 18

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 18, 2011 — 12:20 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement comes to an end. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard addresses MPs in the chamber. John Key questioned over collective responsibility and Auckland’s Maori Statutory Advisory Boardl.

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Questions And Answers Feb 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 7:58 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Dr JACKIE BLUE (National) to the Minister of Transport : What progress has been made on the Government’s jobs and growth stimulus package for transport?

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House Rises For The Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 5:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill completed its first reading stage and was sent to the Commerce Committee on a voice vote.

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Select Committee Report Feb 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 5:25 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Select Committee Report Feb 17 Reesh Lyon: Defence Minister Wayne Mapp On NZ’s Role In Afghanistan Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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The Day In Parliament Feb 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 4:54 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Day In Parliament Feb 17 Tom Frewen: Ministers face questions about hip-hop lurks and ministerial perks. Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is briefed on NZ’s work in Afghanistan.

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Pastoral Land Leases Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 3:29 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill passed its first reading by 76 votes to 39 with Labour and Progressive opposing and was sent to the Primary Production Committee for consideration.

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Parliament Resumes With Business Statement

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 2:35 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm the Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said next week the Government would seek to make progress on bills including the Courts and Criminal Matters Bill and the Legal Services Bill.

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Questions For Oral Answer Feb 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 11:44 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Dr JACKIE BLUE to the Minister of Transport: What progress has been made on the Government’s Jobs and Growth stimulus package for transport?

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Select Committee Report Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 11:38 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Select Committee Report Feb 16 Reesh Lyon: Tobacco Display Ban & Homelessness Briefing. Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3

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Questions And Answers Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 17, 2011 — 10:26 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement in respect of the payment of a dividend by a State-owned enterprise that the Government expected to receive a return from them because “if we don’t, …

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House Rises Debating Student Unions

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 16, 2011 — 9:59 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The House adjourned at 10pm interrupting debate on clause 4a of the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill in the name of Heather Roy.

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Members’ Bills Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 16, 2011 — 5:57 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill passed its second reading on a voice vote.

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The Day In Parliament Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 16, 2011 — 4:36 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Julia Gillard addresses MPs in the chamber. Party leaders express condolences at death of soldier in Afghanistan. Prime Minister questioned about Community Max scheme. Anne Tolley goes on attack against Labour’s early childhood spokeswoman Sue …

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Parliament Resumes On Members’ Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 16, 2011 — 2:44 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Parliament resumed later than usual today due to the state luncheon for the Australian Prime Minister.

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The Night In Parliament Feb 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 16, 2011 — 2:26 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: House debate Government bills after a week spent on the prime minister’s statement.

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