House Rises

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 9:58 PM)

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

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Realm Islands Pension Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 9:34 PM)

The committee stage of Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau) Bill has been completed with general agreement, but efforts to make it more generous were voted down.

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EEZ Bill Gets Wide Support

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 8:00 PM)

The interrupted second reading of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill was completed on a voice vote.

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Questions and Answers – June 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 6:25 PM)

Questions to Ministers Economic Growth—Reports 1. Dr PARMJEET PARMAR (National) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received showing how New Zealand’s broad-based economic growth is leading most other OECD countries?

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Korean Trade Deal Bill Sent to Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 5:21 PM)

The first reading of the Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill was completed this afternoon with NZ First and the Greens Opposed.

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Questions on Housing & Climate Change

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 5:17 PM)

Government faces questions over Housing & Climate Change.

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Access Radio – Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 4:15 PM)

An extended wrap of last week in Parliament – featuring Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler & Labour’s Iain Lees-Galloway – plus Magna Carta 800 year celebrations.

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Magna Carta Motion Passed

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 2:33 PM)

A motion marking the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta was passed when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer June 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 11:45 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received showing how New Zealand’s broad-based economic growth is leading most other OECD countries?

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Korean Trade Deal To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 16, 2015 — 10:42 AM)

A bill enabling the trade deal with Korea to come into place will be debated in Parliament this afternoon.

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RBNZ Governor Quizzed by MPs

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 12, 2015 — 1:45 PM)

MPs on Finance and Expenditure Committee quiz Reserve Bank Governor, Graeme Wheeler, about Thursday’s 25-point cut in the Official Cash Rate.

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Access Radio – Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 11, 2015 — 10:48 AM)

An extended round up of last week in Parliament, presented by Reesh Lyon & Tom Frewen.

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Budget Estimates Reviews Start

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 5, 2015 — 4:16 PM)

Budget Debate completed; Ministers front up to committees for estimates reviews; questions about sheep exports to Saudi Arabia; James Shaw debuts as Greens Co-leader; Former & current Health Ministers go head-to-head; Questions also on Social Bonds; Members and Local Bills passed.

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Steven Joyce Up Before Committee

by Desk Editor (Friday, June 5, 2015 — 11:17 AM)

Steven Joyce fronts up to Education & Science Committee and faces questions about a MBIE signage blow-out; Foreign Affairs Committee is briefed on NZ’s spot on the UN Security Council by MFAT’s Dr Clair Spencer.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 4, 2015 — 7:25 PM)

The House rose at 6pm interrupting the second reading debate on the the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill.

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Questions and Answers – June 4

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 4, 2015 — 5:43 PM)

Questions to Ministers Climate Change—Costs 1. METIRIA TUREI (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister for Climate Change Issues : Does he agree that local authorities will face greater adaptation costs and find it more expensive to protect infrastructure and property as the climate changes; if not, why not?

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Gambling Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, June 4, 2015 — 5:18 PM)

The Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3) completed its second reading this afternoon.

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