Questions & Answers – Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 8:15 AM)

Budget 2016—Job Creation and Wages 1. Dr JIAN YANG (National) to the Minister of Finance: How will Budget 2016 support further growth in jobs and wages, while maintaining the Government’s fiscal management?

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Taxation Bill Passes Final Reading

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — 8:08 AM)

The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16, Research and Development, and Remedial Matters) Bill has passed its final reading on a voice vote.

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Four Bills Pass Committee Stage

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 16, 2016 — 9:59 PM)

MPs have made progress on committee stages of four bills on the Order Paper:

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Social Housing Reform Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 16, 2016 — 5:25 PM)

The Social Housing Reform (Transaction Mandate) Bill has passed its second reading.

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Bill English: Budget Day May 26th

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 16, 2016 — 4:57 PM)

Finance Minister Bill English announces May 26 as Budget Day, and faces questions in Select Committee and Chamber.

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Access Week in Parliament 16-02-16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 16, 2016 — 3:44 PM)

Extended version of the Week in Parliament with extra questions.

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Questions to Ministers – Feb 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 16, 2016 — 12:49 PM)

Dr JIAN YANG to the Minister of Finance: How will Budget 2016 support further growth in jobs and wages, while maintaining the Government’s fiscal management?

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Year Begins with PM’s Statement Debate

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 12, 2016 — 2:12 PM)

John Key delivers the annual Prime Minister’s Statement, kicking off a wide-ranging thirteen-hour debate; National’s newest MP Maureen Pugh is sworn in to replace Tim Groser on the Party’s list and delivers her maiden speech; MPs mark the death of former Deputy Prime Minister Bob Tizard; Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade Select Committee begins scrutiny […]

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Questions & Answers – Feb 10

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 12, 2016 — 11:51 AM)

1. JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth) to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on employment in New Zealand?

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Home and Community Support Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 11, 2016 — 6:02 PM)

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

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New Zealand on Air Under Review

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 11, 2016 — 5:59 PM)

Debate on Prime Minister’s statement resumes with golfing story from the attorney-general about his hole-in-one. New Zealand on Air chiefs reluctant to endorse commercials on Sunday morning radio and television. Broadcasting Minister denies any conflict of interest in appointment of commercial radio man to Radio new Zealand’s board.

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Questions to Ministers – Feb 11

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 11, 2016 — 1:50 PM)

Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that “we’ve slowed the growth of public spending” given growth in health spending has slowed from over 9 percent under Labour to just 2.6 percent over the last five years, and what impact has this had on district health boards?

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Taxation Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 10, 2016 — 10:15 PM)

The committee stage of the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16, Research and Development, and Remedial Matters) Bill has been completed.

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Government Ministers Field Patsies

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 10, 2016 — 5:09 PM)

Questions for Ministers start with patsies on employment figures and student loans; The Social Services Committee is warned about potential safety risks arising from a bill that would require mandatory installation of smoke alarms and insulation in rental properties.

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Questions to Ministers – Feb 10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 10, 2016 — 12:38 PM)

JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on employment in New Zealand?

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Patent Attorneys Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 9, 2016 — 10:01 PM)

The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading on a voice vote and been referred to the Commerce Committee.

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Civil Defence Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 9, 2016 — 10:00 PM)

The Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Bill has passed its first reading on a voice vote and been referred to the Government Administration Committee.

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