House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 6:01 PM)

The House rose at 6pm interrupting the first reading debate of the Health Practitioners (Replacement of Statutory References to Medical Practitioners) Bill.

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Benefit Bill Widely Supported For Now

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 5:02 PM)

A bill extending the Youth Service benefit system has been sent to select committee.

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Automatic Voter Registration Mooted

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 4:59 PM)

Justice & Electoral Committee receives calls for automatic voter registration; Corrections Minister faces more questions about problems at Mt Eden Prison.

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Questions and Answers – July 23

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 4:55 PM)

Questions to Ministers Mt Eden Corrections Facility—Performance-related Fees 1. DAVID CLENDON (Green) to the Minister of Corrections : What specific events has he been made aware of at the SERCO-run Mt Eden Corrections Facility that could trigger a specific deduction from the performance-related fee, and which of those events have resulted in a specific deduction?

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Estimates Debate To Continue Next Week

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 2:18 PM)

The Government will continue with the Estimates Debate when the House sits next week.

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Members’ Bills Drawn

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 12:43 PM)

The bills drawn from this week’s ballot were:

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Questions For Oral Answer July 23

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 11:33 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. DAVID CLENDON to the Minister of Corrections: What specific events has he been made aware of at the SERCO-run Mt Eden Correctional Facility that could trigger a specific deduction from the performance-related fee, and which of those events have resulted in a specific deduction?

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Govt Returns To Bills

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 23, 2015 — 11:08 AM)

MPs will return to debating Government Bills this afternoon.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 10:02 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting the first reading debate of the Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill.

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ISDS Bill Voted Down

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 9:46 PM)

This bill sought to prohibit New Zealand from entering international agreements that include provision for investor-state dispute settlement.

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Questions and Answers – July 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 9:17 PM)

Questions to Ministers Economy—Reports 1. Dr JIAN YANG (National) to the Minister of Finance : What recent reports has he received on the performance of the New Zealand economy and the Government’s management of its finances?

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Foreign Land Sales Bill Defeated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 8:39 PM)

A bill seeking to tighten the rules about the sale of rural land to foreign buyers has been voted down.

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Anti-Casino Bill Defeated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 6:05 PM)

A bill attempting to strike down the SkyCity convention centre deal has been defeated.

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Member’s Bill Survives Despite National Opposing

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 4:53 PM)

National’s narrow majority in the House was underlined this evening when an Opposition MP’s Bill survived the first reading debate after the Maori Party and United Future backed it.

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PM vs Little & Peters in Flag Debate

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 4:33 PM)

John Key continues to battle Andrew Little & Winston Peters in the flag debate; Foreign property investors an issue in chamber & committee rooms.

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Maori Purposes Bill Introduced

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 2:09 PM)

A Maori Purposes Bill has been introduced.

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Questions For Oral Answer July 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 22, 2015 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr JIAN YANG to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the performance of the New Zealand economy and the Government’s management of its finances?

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