Helen Kelly & King Bhumibol Mourned

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 21, 2016 — 3:08 PM)

House marks the deaths of  trade union leader Helen Kelly and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand; Winston Peters fields questions on his Land Transfer (Foreign Ownership of Land Register) Amendment Bill; Chris Bishop’s Financial Assistance for Live Organ Donors Bill passes its second reading reading unopposed; Papawai and Kaikokirikiri Trusts Amendment Bill – a private […]

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Questions & Answers – Oct 20

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 21, 2016 — 12:10 PM)

Economic Diversification—Reports 1. BRETT HUDSON (National) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the diversification of the New Zealand economy?

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Education Legislation Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 20, 2016 — 5:31 PM)

The Education Legislation Bill has passed its final reading.

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Goverment Stonewalls Opposition Probes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 20, 2016 — 5:14 PM)

Opposition probes National’s relationship with the Maori Party as the Government proposes changes in child protection laws. Winston Peters tries to find out why the government shunned two pro-democracy movement leaders from Hong Kong. Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, earns the disapproval of the Speaker, David Carter. Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has the last laugh.

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Pools Amendment Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 20, 2016 — 5:07 PM)

The Building (Pools) Amendment Bill has passed its final reading.

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Questions to Ministers – Oct 20

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 20, 2016 — 11:45 AM)

BRETT HUDSON to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the diversification of the New Zealand economy?

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Questions & Answers – Oct 19

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 20, 2016 — 10:46 AM)

Prime Minister—Statements 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “we are on the cusp of something special”, given P is cheaper and easier to get, youth unemployment has risen nearly 30 percent on his watch, and the average home in Auckland now costs over […]

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Live Organ Donors Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 19, 2016 — 10:13 PM)

The Financial Assistance for Live Organ Donors Bill has passed its second reading unopposed.

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Papawai & Kaikokirikiri Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 19, 2016 — 8:53 PM)

The Papawai and Kaikokirikiri Trusts Amendment Bill has passed its committee stage.

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Flying Pigs meet Santa and Tooth Fairy

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 19, 2016 — 4:57 PM)

For the second day in a row the House begins by mourning the death of a prominent figure, this time King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Prime Minister John Key lands the H-word bomb on Opposition leader Andrew Little. Police Minister Judith Collins congratulates the force on international recognition of their work in solving the Fonterra […]

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Questions to Ministers – Oct 19

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 19, 2016 — 1:22 PM)

ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “we are on the cusp of something special”, given P is cheaper and easier to get, youth unemployment has risen nearly 30 percent on his watch, and the average home in Auckland now costs over $1 million?

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Questions & Answers – Oct 18

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 19, 2016 — 12:36 PM)

Economy—Opportunities for New Zealanders 1. TODD BARCLAY (National—Clutha-Southland) to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s management of the economy creating opportunities for New Zealanders?

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Three Bills Pass Second Readings

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 18, 2016 — 9:44 PM)

Three Government Bills have passed their second readings unopposed.

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Regulatory Systems Bills Progress

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 18, 2016 — 8:37 PM)

The Regulatory Systems (Building and Housing) Amendment Bill was read a first time and referred to the Local Government and Environment Committee, the Regulatory Systems (Workplace Relations) Amendment Bill was read a first time and referred to the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee, and the Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment Bill was read a first […]

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Outer Space Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 18, 2016 — 5:12 PM)

The Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Bill has passed its first reading and been referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee.

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MPs Pay Tribute to Helen Kelly

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 18, 2016 — 5:06 PM)

Tributes to Helen Kelly from Opposition leader, Andrew Little, Prime Minister, John Key and other party leaders. Requests for snap debates on the junior doctors’ strike and a police raid on advocates for euthanasia rejected by the Speaker, David Carter. Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Bill sent to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select […]

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Access Radio Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 18, 2016 — 2:28 PM)

Extended version of the Week in Parliament, featuring more from Phil Goff’s valedictory speech – plus Chris Hipkins on the Electoral Amendment Bill.

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