Wildlife Amendment Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 3, 2016 — 1:45 PM)

The Wildlife (Powers) Amendment Bill has passe its second reading unopposed.

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Questions & Answers – Nov 2

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 3, 2016 — 10:31 AM)

Building and Housing, Minister—Confidence 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in his Minister for Building and Housing, given the nearly 8,000 shortfall in new houses in Auckland in the past year?

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Wine and Spirits Rego Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 3, 2016 — 10:30 AM)

The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill has passed its second reading unopposed.

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Agri and Vet Medicines Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 3, 2016 — 10:27 AM)

The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill has passed its final reading.

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Progrese on Committee Stages

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 3, 2016 — 10:24 AM)

On Wednesday evening, the House made progress on the committee stages of a number of Government bills.:

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Snap Debate on Saudi Sheep Farm Deal

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — 4:43 PM)

Speaker David Carter grants Labour MP David Parker’s request for an urgent debate on the Auditor-General’s report on the Government’s Saudi sheep farm deal; Family First director Bob McCoskrie makes submission to the Health Committee’s inquiry into public attitudes towards euthanasia.

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Questions to Ministers – Nov 2

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — 11:35 AM)

ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in his Minister for Building and Housing, given the nearly 8,000 shortfall in new houses in Auckland in the past year?

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Questions & Answers – Nov 1

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — 11:08 AM)

Police—Roadside Testing and Collection of Personal Information 1. DAVID SEYMOUR (Leader—ACT) to the Minister of Police: Does she believe the public has a right to be concerned about Police conducting roadside breath-screening tests with the intention of collecting personal information for investigations unrelated to road safety; if not, why not?

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Children & Young Persons Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — 11:07 AM)

The Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Advocacy, Workforce, and Age Settings) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading.

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Addiction Assessment Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — 8:12 PM)

The Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill has passed its second reading.

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Policing Cost Recovery Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — 8:10 PM)

The Policing (Cost Recovery) Amendment Bill has passed its final reading.

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Health Practitioners Bills Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — 8:07 PM)

Eight bills split from the Health Practitioners (Replacement of Statutory References to Medical Practitioners) Bill have passed their final readings.

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ACT MP Rebuffed by Police Minister

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — 4:57 PM)

Police Minister, Judith Collins, questioned about Police conducting roadside breath-screening tests “with the intention of collecting personal information for investigations unrelated to road safety”. The minister declines to comment on the incident involving Police stopping members of a euthanasia advocacy group. The prime minister, John Key, confirms that he retains confidence in his Police Minister […]

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Access Week in the House

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — 4:09 PM)

Extended Week in Parliament with Tom Frewen and Reesh Lyon including Tuesday’s first four questions for ministers.

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Questions to Ministers – Nov 1

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 1, 2016 — 1:45 PM)

DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister of Police: Does she believe the public has a right to be concerned about Police conducting roadside breath-screening tests with the intention of collecting personal information for investigations unrelated to road safety; if not, why not?

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Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill Divides House

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 28, 2016 — 6:09 PM)

While the Health Committee splits in two to hold two hearings in Christchurch on Friday on its inquiry into public attitudes to assisted dying, the Maori Affairs Committee retreats behind closed doors to thrash out their differences on the hugely significant but politically polarising Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill. With a back story starting in […]

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Access Radio Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 25, 2016 — 3:44 PM)

Extended version of The Week in Parliament with Tom Frewen and Reesh Lyon, featuring third reading debates on the Swimming Pools Amendment Bill and the Education Legislation Bill.

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