“Double Dipping” Bill Sent to Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 9:44 PM)

The Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 3) has completed its first reading.

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Health Check Bill Declined

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 8:54 PM)

The SuperGold Health Check Bill has been voted down at first reading.

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Electoral Reform Bill Defeated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 7:43 PM)

The Electoral (Adjustment of Thresholds) Amendment Bill has been voted down.

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Questions and Answers – June 24

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 7:37 PM)

Questions to Ministers Prime Minister—Statements 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement, in question time yesterday, he would “absolutely” retain confidence in a Minister who authorised a multi-million dollar payment to a disaffected businessman to unlock a free-trade deal?

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Labour’s Mining Bill Voted Down

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 4:59 PM)

The Underground Coal Mining Safety Bill has been voted down.

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Social Security Bill Introduced

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 2:07 PM)

A social security bill concerning youth benefits was introduced when Parliament sat today.

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Questions For Oral Answer June 24

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 11:43 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement, in question time yesterday, he would “absolutely” retain confidence in a Minister who authorised a multi-million dollar payment to a disaffected businessman to unlock a free-trade deal?

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First Reading Debates For Members’ Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, June 24, 2015 — 10:33 AM)

Members’ Day throws up a number of controversial issues for MPs to deal with today ranging from electoral law to foreign ownership of land.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 9:59 PM)

The House rose just before 10pm interrupting the committee stage of the Environmental Reporting Bill.

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Parties On Board Over Cyber Bullying Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 8:41 PM)

Negotiations over changes to controversial cyber bullying legislation have led to a general, if somewhat reluctant, consensus.

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Questions and Answers – June 23

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 7:37 PM)

Questions to Ministers Māori Development, Minister—Statements 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Minister for Māori Development : Does he stand by all his statements?

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EEZ Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 4:52 PM)

A bill which will allow production at the Maui gas field to continue until its new marine consent process is completed has been passed with wide support with only the Maori Part opposed.

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PM Pressured on Sheep Deal + More

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 4:49 PM)

John Key comes close to being thrown out by the Speaker after he claims Labour is lying about their role in jeopardising trade deal with Saudi Arabia in their handling of live sheep export ban; Mr Key also faces questions about reported comments on refugee numbers.

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Access Radio – Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 3:36 PM)

An extended wrap of last week in Parliament, featuring a lengthy dispute involving Deputy Speaker Chester Borrows regarding the closing down of committee stage debates.

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Euthanasia Petition Presented

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 2:13 PM)

A number of petitions including one on voluntary euthanasia were presented when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer June 23

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 11:32 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Minister for Māori Development: Does he stand by all his statements?

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EEZ Bill And Cyber-Bullying

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 10:39 AM)

MPs should today pass a bill which will allow production at the Maui gas field to continue until its new marine consent process is completed.

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