Parliament Today 14.09.10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 3:13 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm the following bills were introduced: Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill; Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill; Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill; Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill Ministers answered 12 questions for oral answer and the Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee received leave […]

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The Week In Parliament 10.09.10

by admin (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 2:26 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen Parliament resumes for a week dominated by the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake. Tuesday’s Question Time abandoned as parties unite to support earthquake victims and mourn the loss of nine lives in a plane crash at Fox Glacier. Temporary truce …

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Parliament Today 14.09.10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 12:19 PM)

When Parliament resumes today ministers are expected to answer 12 Questions for oral answer.. Currently on top of the Government’s agenda is the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill. The Government has also indicated it will introduce the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Bill.

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Questions for Oral Answer 14/9/10

by admin (Tuesday, September 14, 2010 — 12:18 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk AARON GILMORE to the Minister of Finance: What steps are the Government and the Earthquake Commission taking to streamline the Canterbury earthquake claims process? Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “the vast majority” …

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Parliament Today (Update) 09.09.10

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 9, 2010 — 3:45 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm Chris Finlayson, Deputy Leader of the House told MPs that the Government’s priority next week would be the first reading of a bill amending the foreshore and seabed legislation and other first readings. Labour indicated it would support any urgent legislation that was deemed necessary due to the Canterbury earthquake […]

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Questions for Oral Answer 9/9/10

by admin (Thursday, September 9, 2010 — 12:05 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many working-age people are currently receiving a main benefit and how does this compare to July 2010? AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received …

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Parliament Today 09.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 11:43 PM)

When Parliament resumes today Ministers will answer questions for oral answer. New Zealand Parliament – List of questions for oral answer. The Government then intends to make progress on the committee stage of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill.

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Questions and Answers – 8 September 2010

by admin (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 10:42 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk Earthquake, Canterbury—Government Assistance; Tax System Changes and GST Increase—Effect on New Zealanders; Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Access Under Customary Title; South Canterbury Finance Bail-out—Cost to Taxpayers

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Crimes Act Section 59 repeal bill fails 0.8.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 9:49 AM)

ACT MP David Garrett’s Crimes (Reasonable Parental Control and Correction) Amendment Bill was voted down with no other party supporting it. The purpose of the bill was to repeal and replace section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961 which lays out defences for assaulting a child. Mr Garrett had proposed extending the circumstances in which […]

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Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill 08.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 8:54 AM)

A bill proposing to remove the army’s powers to issue orders to use land for manoeuvres was sent to the foreign affairs and defence select committee. It was supported by all parties. The law in question has not been used for many decades. Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill 173-1 (2010), Members Bill – New Zealand […]

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GST Healthy Food Bill Defeated 08.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 8:32 AM)

Maori Party MP Rahui Katene’s bill proposing healthy food be exempted froom GST was voted down with National and Act  voting against it. Supporters of the bill said it would make healthy food cheaper for those who could not afford it. Those opposed said it was unworkable and would make the GST scheme difficult to […]

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Prostitution Bill Makes Progress 08.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 6:24 AM)

  The Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill was read a first time and sent to the Local Government and Environment Committee for consideration Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill 197-1 (2010), Local Bill – New Zealand Legislation.

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Today In Parliament 08.09.10

by admin (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 6:22 AM)

Article – Tom Frewen Parliament gets first chance to debate demise of South Canterbury Finance. Government faces questions about the Christchurch earthquake. National MP for Selwyn, Amy Adams, gives personal account of the quake.

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Government Motion 08.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 2:52 AM)

Prime Minister John Key introduced a Notice of Motion congratulating the Black Ferns on their Rugby World Cup Victory. It was supported by all parties.

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Ministerial Statement 08.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 2:07 AM)

Parliament resumed today with Finance Minister Bill English making a ministerial statement on South Canterbury Finance and the Government’s deposit guarantee scheme. Mr English outlined the history of the scheme and its application to the finance company. Both Labour and Green speakers said questions needed to be answered over the conduct of the Government, officials […]

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Parliament Today 08.09.10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 8, 2010 — 12:02 AM)

When Parliament resumes today ministers are expected to answer 12 questions for oral answer. MPs will then hold the weekly general debate.  … Today is Members’ Day and it is expected that MPs will debate and vote: *On Maori MP Rahui Katene’s bill seeking to remove GST from healthy food. *On National MP Kanwaljit Singh […]

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Questions for Oral Answer 8/9/10

by admin (Tuesday, September 7, 2010 — 11:51 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk CRAIG FOSS to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government helping households and businesses affected by the Canterbury earthquake? Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statements that after the Government’s tax changes, including …

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