International Finance Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 5, 2015 — 4:52 PM)

The International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill has passed its second reading.

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Fire Alarm Interrupts Committee Meeting

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 5, 2015 — 4:41 PM)

Bowen House evacuated due to a fire in neighbouring building; Petition calling on phase-out of plastic shopping bags presented to Local Government & Environment Committee; Opposition raises concerns about latest unemployment figures; International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill passes second reading.

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Questions to Ministers Nov 5

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 5, 2015 — 11:55 AM)

JACQUI DEAN to the Minister of Finance: How does growth in the average wage compare to cost of living increases of 0.4 percent over the last year, according to labour market data released by Statistics New Zealand yesterday?

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Questions & Answers Nov 4

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 5, 2015 — 10:45 AM)

1. JAMES SHAW (Co-Leader—Green) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s policies?

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Anti-corruption Legislation Passes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — 7:26 PM)

Fifteen bills split from the Organised Crime and Anti-corruption Legislation Bill have passed their final readings.

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Inflation Concerns Raised in Questions

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — 4:56 PM)

Opposition raises inflation concerns in Question Time; General Debate features media commentary from David Cunliffe; Health Committee hears submissions on Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill.

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Today’s Questions to Ministers

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — 12:27 PM)

JAMES SHAW to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s policies?

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Questions & Answers – Nov 3

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — 10:16 AM)

Questions to Ministers Economy—Reports 1. KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the New Zealand economy?

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Radiation Safety Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 4, 2015 — 10:13 AM)

The Radiation Safety Bill has passed its second reading unopposed.

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Shop Trading Hours Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 10:05 PM)

The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill was subject of a personal vote and passed its first reading.

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Bright-line Test Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 9:31 PM)

The Taxation (Bright-line Test for Residential Land) Bill has passed its second reading.

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Canterbury Property Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 9:22 PM)

The Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related matters Bill was read a first time and referred to the Local Government and Environment Committee.

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Riccarton Racecourse Bills Progress

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 9:15 PM)

The Riccarton Racecourse Development Enabling Bill and the Riccarton Racecourse Bill passed their first readings unopposed.

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PM on what Richie said about Wallabies

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 5:04 PM)

Marama Davidson takes Russel Norman’s seat on the Green benches. MPs stand in silence in memory of Dr Bruce Gregory (Northern Maori 1980-1993) who died on Thursday. Prime Minister moves motion congratulating All Blacks on winning Rugby World Cup final on Sunday.

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Weekly Access Radio Programme

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 3:30 PM)

An extended version of The Week in Parliament, presented by Tom Frewen & Reesh Lyon and featuring a round-up of MPs’ congratulatory speeches to the All Blacks.

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Today’s Questions to Ministers

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 11:39 AM)

KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the New Zealand economy?

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Today’s Order of Business

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — 11:18 AM)

Following Question Time at 2pm, MPs will make progress on the first readings of a number of Christchurch-related Government Bills.

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