Questions and Answers – June 2

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 — 5:34 PM)

Questions to Ministers Economy—Reports 1. JOANNE HAYES (National) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received about the economy’s performance in the lead-up to the Budget last month?

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Social Bonds And Shaw’s Debut

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 — 5:11 PM)

Social Bonds – an exciting new investment opportunity in the mentalhealth sector or privatisation gone mad? You be the judge as health ministers past and present go head to head in Question Time.

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Budget Debate Completed

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 — 4:48 PM)

The Budget Debate was completed with the end of the set piece second reading of the Appropriation (2015/16 Estimates) Bill.

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Reports And Korea Trade Bill Introduced

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 — 2:10 PM)

The Takeovers Panel’s Expectations of Performance was presented when Parliament resumed at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer June 2

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JOANNE HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received about the economy’s performance in the lead-up to the Budget last month?

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Budget Debate And First Readings

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 — 10:40 AM)

After Question Time today MPs are likely to complete the Budget Debate.

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Week in Parliament 29-05-15

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 29, 2015 — 4:51 PM)

Opposition taunts government over light legislative workload. Steven Joyce denies reports of a split in National’s caucus over the Health and Safety Reform Bill.Key attacks Andrew Little over speculation about means testing National Super.

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The Lines Company Undergoes Scrutiny

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 29, 2015 — 10:14 AM)

Commerce Committee looks at petitions complaining about billing practices of The Lines Company; Finance & Expenditure Committee briefed on Auditor-General’s report on Auckland building consents.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 28, 2015 — 6:47 PM)

The House rose at 6pm interrupting the Budget Debate.

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Questions and Answers – May 28

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 28, 2015 — 5:13 PM)

Questions to Ministers Social Services—Contracting Arrangements 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister for Social Development : Does she stand by her statement that “this Government is working with a number of service providers to make sure that those clients of Relationships Aotearoa are well looked after”?

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Govt Probed Over Health & Safety

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 28, 2015 — 5:07 PM)

Opposition probes reports of divisions among National MPs over workplace health and safety bill; Anne Tolley defends choice of providers to replace Relationships Aotearoa; Commerce Committee looks at petitions complaining about practices of The Lines Company.

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Business Statement

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 28, 2015 — 2:14 PM)

The Government will give priority to an ACC bill when the House sits next week.

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Questions For Oral Answer May 28

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 28, 2015 — 11:37 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Social Development: Does she stand by her statement that “this Government is working with a number of service providers to make sure that those clients of Relationships Aotearoa are well looked after”?

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Return To The Budget Debate

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 28, 2015 — 10:41 AM)

MPs may return to the Budget Debate following Question Time today.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 27, 2015 — 11:00 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting the second reading of the Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3)

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General Agreement On Health Bill

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 27, 2015 — 9:30 PM)

The Health (Protection) Amendment Bill has completed its second reading.

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Anti-Corruption Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 27, 2015 — 7:36 PM)

The Organised Crime and Anti-corruption Legislation Bill completed its second reading shortly after the dinner break.

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