Quake-Prone Buildings Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 1, 2016 — 11:04 PM)

The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading.

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PM’s Statement Debate Concludes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 1, 2016 — 11:00 PM)

Debate on the Prime Minister’s Statement has concluded with a vote of confidence in the Government.

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PM Defends Policy on Melanoma Drugs

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 1, 2016 — 5:53 PM)

Parliament resumes after a week’s adjournment with the Prime Minister, John Key, updating the House on his government’s response to the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston in the Pacific. Contributions from other party leaders on the cyclone are followed by a motion mourning the death of Dr Ranginui Walker. John Key defends his government’s […]

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MPs Updated on Cyclone-hit Pacific

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 1, 2016 — 4:27 PM)

Extended version of the Week in Parliament, featuring expressions of support for Cyclone Winston victims.

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Questions to Ministers – March 1

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 1, 2016 — 11:47 AM)

KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI to the Minister of Finance: How does the outlook for the New Zealand economy compare with other developed countries?

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MPs Hear Submissions on Tenancies Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 26, 2016 — 3:48 PM)

Parliament was adjourned this week, but a sub-committee of the Social Services Committee met at Parliament on Tuesday and in Auckland on Thursday for submissions on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill – which has received limited supported from many submitters.

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Health Ministers Renew Budget Battle

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 23, 2016 — 4:17 PM)

Extended Week in Parliament with extra questions featuring health ministers past and present and their continuing battle over budgets.

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Housing Reforms Dominate Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 19, 2016 — 3:49 PM)

Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement adjourned to allow passing of Government Bills – including one that gives Ministers powers to sell state houses; Government faces questions about details of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, as does MFAT Chief Trade Negotiator David Walker when he appears before the Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade Committee; Children’s Commissioner […]

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Questions & Answers – Feb 18

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 19, 2016 — 11:10 AM)

Prime Minister—Flag Referendums 1. RON MARK (Deputy Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements on the flag referenda?

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Three Housing Bills Passed Final Reading

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 5:34 PM)

Three bills divided from the Social Housing Reform (Transaction Mandate) Bill have passed their final readings.

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Questions on Flag, Housing & TPPA

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 4:59 PM)

Bill English fields questions about the upcoming flag referendum; Questions also for Building & Housing Minister Nick Smith; Labour’s David Clark seeks details of TPPA negotiations in select committee and question time.

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Travel Between Clients Payment Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 4:13 PM)

The Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill has passed its final reading on a voice vote.

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Questions to Ministers – Feb 18

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 1:26 PM)

RON MARK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements on the flag referenda?

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Questions & Answers – Feb 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 1:23 PM)

Prime Minister—House Prices and Student Loans 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement in relation to the comparative rise in house prices and student loans that “I don’t know, but I suspect it’s a terrible amount”?

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Social Housing Reform Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 9:16 PM)

The committee stage of the Social Housing Reform (Transaction Mandate) Bill was completed. The bill was divided into the following bills:

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Children’s Commissioner on Tenancy Bill

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 6:10 PM)

Children’s Commissioner Russell Wills appears before the Social Services Committee for its annual review of his office; Dr Wills later make a submission to that same Committee on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill – and voices doubts about the Bill’s effectiveness in dealing with child health problems; John Key faces questions about a recently published […]

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Questions to Ministers – Feb 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 1:58 PM)

ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement in relation to the comparative rise in house prices and student loans that “I don’t know, but I suspect it’s a terrible amount”?

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