Last Week in House + Snap Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — 5:24 PM)

The Week in Parliament with extra coverage of Tuesday’s Questions and Snap Debate on Labour’s exposure of financial mismanagement in Health Ministry’s refurbishment of its Wellington head office.

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Appropriation Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — 4:27 PM)

The Appropriation (2014/15 Confirmation and Validation) Bill has passed its second reading without debate.

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Urgent Debate on Ministry of Health

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — 3:08 PM)

The Speaker has granted Labour leader Andrew Little’s request for an urgent debate on the financial management of the Ministry of Health.

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Questions to Ministers – March 8

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — 3:04 PM)

BRETT HUDSON to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received about progress in improving New Zealand’s external financial position – particularly in bringing down the longstanding current account deficit?

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PM’s Statement Ends in Confidence Vote

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 4, 2016 — 4:46 PM)

Prime Minister’s Statement Debate concludes in a vote of confidence in the Government; Wednesday sees first General Debate and Members’ Day of the year; Employment Standards Legislation Bill undergoes second reading; Former MP John Carter appears before Commerce Committee to make submission on Easter trading bill, as does Family First Director Bob McCoskrie; Auditor General […]

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Questions & Answers – March 3

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 4, 2016 — 11:50 AM)

Health Services—Crown Expenditure 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister of Health: What was core Crown health expenditure as a percentage of GDP in 2010/11 and what is it in 2015/16?

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Employment Standards Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 3, 2016 — 5:48 PM)

The Employment Standards Legislation Bill has passed its second reading.

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Radiation Safety Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 3, 2016 — 5:30 PM)

The Radiation Safety Bill has passed its third reading on a voice vote.

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Battle of the Health Budget Continues

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 3, 2016 — 4:56 PM)

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Labour’s Health Spokeswoman Annette King go head-to-head in Question Time; Former MP John Carter makes a submission to the Commerce Committee on the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill.

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Appropriation 2014/15 Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 3, 2016 — 3:07 PM)

The Appropriation (2014/15 Confirmation and Validation) Bill has passed its first reading.

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Questions & Answers – March 2

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 3, 2016 — 2:09 PM)

Rental Properties—Warrant of Fitness and Impact on Child Health 1. METIRIA TUREI (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister for Building and Housing: Has the Minister received advice on how many children’s lives would be saved and how many child hospital admissions would be prevented by a rental housing warrant of fitness; if yes, what are those figures?

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Questions to Ministers – March 3

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 3, 2016 — 1:46 PM)

Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: What was core Crown health expenditure as a percentage of GDP in 2010/11 and what is it in 2015/16?

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Progress Made on Three Private Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 2, 2016 — 9:21 PM)

The House made progress on three Private Bills on the first Members’ Day for 2016.

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Questions on Residential Tenancies

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 2, 2016 — 4:37 PM)

Building Minister Nick Smith faces questions about the Government’s Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill; Prime Minister questioned on student debt; Attorney-General Office voice reservations about a bill seeking to ban child sex offenders from changing their names; Bill English & Nathan Guy talk wine & craft beer.

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MPs Voice Expression of Support for Fiji

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 2, 2016 — 2:03 PM)

Motions: Tropical Cyclone Winston—Expression of Support for Fiji and Other Pacific Countries Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): I seek leave to move a motion without notice on Tropical Cyclone Winston.

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Questions & Answers – March 1

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 2, 2016 — 12:06 PM)

Economic Outlook—Other Developed Countries 1. KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National) to the Minister of Finance: How does the outlook for the New Zealand economy compare with other developed countries?

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Questions to Ministers – March 2

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 2, 2016 — 12:00 PM)

METIRIA TUREI to the Minister for Building and Housing: Has the Minister received advice on how many children’s lives would be saved and how many child hospital admissions would be prevented by a rental housing warrant of fitness; if yes, what are those figures?

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