Auckland Transition Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 19, 2015 — 4:15 PM)

The Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading.

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Auckland Transition Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 19, 2015 — 12:54 PM)

The committee stage of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill has been completed, with the bill reported without amendment.

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Progress on Auckland Transition Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 19, 2015 — 11:05 AM)

The Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading under urgency.

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Auckland Transition Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 11:55 PM)

The Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading under urgency.

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Social Security Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 11:05 PM)

The Social Security (Commencement of Benefits) Amendment Bill has passed its final reading under urgency.

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Social Security Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 11:00 PM)

The Social Security (Commencement of Benefits) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading.

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Little & English Go Head-to-Head

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 5:12 PM)

Acting Prime Minister Bill English faces questions about corruption from Labour Leader Andrew Little; New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters questions the Deputy Prime Minister about the upcoming flag referendum; Labour’s David Parker ponders the wisdom of the Government’s funding of a Saudi Arabian sheep farm; House pays tribute to late former All Black, Jonah […]

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Social Security Amendment Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 4:07 PM)

The Social Security (Commencement of Benefits) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading under urgency.

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Returning Offenders Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 12:26 PM)

The Returning Offenders (Management and Information) Bill has passed its final reading under urgency.

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Questions to Ministers – Nov 18

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 12:23 PM)

JAMES SHAW to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all his answers to Oral Question No. 5 yesterday?

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Offenders Bill Passes Committee Stage

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 18, 2015 — 11:14 AM)

The committee stage of the Returning Offenders (Management and Information) Bill has been completed.

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Progress on Returning Offenders Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 17, 2015 — 9:47 PM)

The Returning Offenders (Management and Information) Bill has passed its second reading unopposed.

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Questions & Answers – Nov 17

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 17, 2015 — 6:00 PM)

1. NUK KORAKO (National) to the Minister of Finance: What steps is the Government taking to support a more diverse and resilient New Zealand economy?

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House In Urgency for Three Govt Bills

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 17, 2015 — 5:57 PM)

Following Question Time on Tuesday the 17th of November, the House went into urgency to progress three Government Bills.

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MPs Pay Tribute to Paris Victims

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 17, 2015 — 5:54 PM)

On the 17th of November, Acting Prime Minister Bill English led the House in condemning recent terror attacks in Paris.

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Returning Offenders Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 17, 2015 — 5:50 PM)

The Returning Offenders (Management and Information) Bill has passed its first reading under urgency.

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Urgency for Christmas Is. Deportees Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 17, 2015 — 5:25 PM)

Government puts House under urgency to pass legislation establishing a supervision regime for offenders deported from Australia. House passes unanimous resolution condemning Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris.

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