Electricity Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 10:06 PM)

The Electricity Industry Bill completed its committee stage and was reported with amendment with Opposition parties voting against. MPs began the first reading debate of the Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill which was interrupted when the House rose at 10pm.

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A Bill and Two Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 9:36 PM)

The Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 2) was introduced into Parliament today and reports were tabled from the Auditor General  – Spending on supplies and services by district health board: Learning from examples –  and the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment – Making difficult decisions: Mining the conservation estate.

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Today In Parliament 21.09.10

by admin (Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 5:18 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen Question Time bogs down in 45-minute wrangle as government tries to protect the prime minister from questions about his faith in Rodney Hide’s judgment. Labour exploits Paul Qunin’s embarrassment over his bill coming back from the Law and Order committee …

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Garrett and the Electrical Industry Bill 21.10.10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 3:50 PM)

 When Parliament began Speaker Lockwood Smith said he had been officially notified that MP David Garrett was no longer a member of the ACT caucus and was now to be treated as an independent MP.  After question time MPs began the committee stage debate of the Electricity Industry Bill.  The bill replaces the Electricity Commission […]

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Parliament Today 21.10.10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 11:30 AM)

When Parliament resumes today at 2pm Ministers will answer 12 questions for oral answer. Currently on top of the Order Paper is the committee stage of the Electricity Industry Bill.

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The Week In Parliament 17.09.10

by admin (Friday, September 17, 2010 — 4:29 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen Parliament passes the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Bill – giving sweeping powers to speed up the recovery programme in the region. National’s replacement to the Foreshore and Seabed Act – The Marine and Coastal Areas (Takutai Moana) Bill …

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Today In Parliament 16.09.10

by admin (Thursday, September 16, 2010 — 5:46 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen Good news for Canterbury as state of emergency ends and government promises to replace fallen chimneys with more efficient, cleaner home heating systems. Bill to raise minimum driving age to sixteen has first reading and Reserve Bank Governor, Alan …

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Parliament Today 16.09.10

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 16, 2010 — 12:56 PM)

When Parliament at 2pm ministers answered 12 questions for oral answer  and there was one question to a select committee chair before the House turned to business on the  Order Paper. MPs began the first reading of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill and sent it to select committee on a voice vote. The interupted […]

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Questions for Oral Answer 16/9/10

by admin (Thursday, September 16, 2010 — 11:58 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Justice: Is it his view that the justice system should provide rehabilitation and give people the chance to change? Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: Is he satisfied with progress …

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Questions and Answers – 15 September 2010

by admin (Thursday, September 16, 2010 — 11:47 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Earthquake, Canterbury—Reconstruction Coordination; Earthquake, Canterbury—Earthquake Commission Claims; South Canterbury Finance—Treasury Advice; Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Definition of “Tikanga”

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Today In Parliament 15.09.10

by admin (Wednesday, September 15, 2010 — 5:53 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen ACT MP David Garrett admits to using a trick from The Day of the Jackal to obtain a false passport over 20 years ago. He was found out and discharged without conviction but says it was the worst mistake of his life. Labour wants to know what the government …

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Parliament Today (Updated) 15.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 15, 2010 — 3:10 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm ACT MP David Garrett made a personal statement about media reports on his possession of a criminal record.  Ministers answered 12 questions for oral answer and MPs held the weekly general debate before Tariana Turia began the first reading debate of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill. The bill […]

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Questions for Oral Answer 15/9/10

by admin (Wednesday, September 15, 2010 — 12:28 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: Does he agree with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce chief executive Peter Townsend that the reconstruction of Canterbury following the earthquake requires someone “to …

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Parliament Today 15.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 15, 2010 — 11:22 AM)

Parliament will sit at 2pm today and after questions, MPs will hold the general debate before working their way through Government legislation on the Order Paper. The first business is the first reading of a bill repealing the foreshore and seabed legislation.

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Today In Parliament 14.09.10

by admin (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 5:55 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen Parliament rushes through special legislation to speed the recovery from the Canterbury earthquake. Parties agree to sit late into the night if necessary to pass the bill through all its stages, without the need for the government to put the House under …

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Questions and Answers – 14 September 2010

by admin (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 5:28 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Earthquake, Canterbury—Streamlining of Earthquake Claims Process; Tax System Changes—Effect on New Zealanders; Mōkihinui Hydro Dam—Effect on Endangered Species; Accident Compensation Corporation—Performance

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Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 4:44 PM)

The Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Bill passed it first reading vote with the unanimous support of all MPs on a voice vote. While all speakers expressed support for the bill, a number did raise concerns about some aspects of the proposed law. The bill passed into law just after 10pm with minor changes. The […]

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