Questions For Oral Answer Sept 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 17, 2015 — 11:45 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Is he satisfied with the financial returns being achieved from the Government’s portfolio of State-owned enterprises?

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Long Standing Reserves Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 17, 2015 — 10:39 AM)

A supposedly non-controversial bill which caused some controversy has finally passed into law after it was introduced in 2008.

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Boshier Appointed Ombudsman

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 17, 2015 — 9:45 AM)

Former Principal Family Court Judge Peter Boshier has been appointed by Parliament to become an Ombudsman and will become the new Chief Ombudsman when Dame Beverley Wakem retires later this year.

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Extended Hours For House Today

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 17, 2015 — 12:04 AM)

The House will sit under extended hours from 9am this morning to authorise appointments and debate two non-controversial bills.

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Paid Parental Leave Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 9:57 PM)

A second attempt to get paid parental leave extended to 26 weeks has passed its first hurdle in Parliament

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Fierce Debate Over Super Bill

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 8:48 PM)

The issues of superannuation and migration provoked some heated exchanges in Parliament this evening.

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Wellington Town Belt Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 7:49 PM)

A bill intended to strengthen protection of the Wellington Town Belt has been sent to select commit.

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Questions and Answers – Sept 16

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 7:00 PM)

1. DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance : How is New Zealand’s labour market supporting resilience and delivering higher incomes for families?

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Labour’s Fifth Flag Move Blocked

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 4:56 PM)

National celebrates first year of its third term but Labour says after eight years in office it’s time to stop blaming the last government for its failures. Labour’s request to introduce a member’s bill adding a fifth flag to choice in the first referendum is blocked by the government as is New Zealand First’s similar […]

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Flag Bill Introduction Rejected

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 2:08 PM)

An attempt to add another flag to the upcoming referendum was rejected when Parliament sat today.

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Questions For Oral Answer Sept 16

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 11:34 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: How is New Zealand’s labour market supporting resilience and delivering higher incomes for families?

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Social Media Debate And Members’ Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 16, 2015 — 10:37 AM)

MPs will vote on Members’ bills this afternoon including one on the issue of paid parental leave, there will also be debate on the Privileges Committee report on social media.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 15, 2015 — 10:01 PM)

The House rose at 10 pm interrupting the first reading of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill.

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Sex Offender Register Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 15, 2015 — 9:33 PM)

A bill proposing a child sex offenders register has been sent to select committee with general support despite some MPs expressing concerns.

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Māori Purposes Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 15, 2015 — 7:41 PM)
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Questions and Answers – Sept 15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 15, 2015 — 5:07 PM)

Questions to Ministers Housing New Zealand Corporation—Prime Minister’s Statements 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : What did he mean by his statement, “we want Housing New Zealand to be doing the best job it can”?

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Asian Investment Bank Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 15, 2015 — 4:50 PM)

A law allowing New Zealand to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has received the support of all parties except New Zealand First with the Government wanting the bill reported back in just five weeks.

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