Call For Govt To Be More Generous Over Realm Islands Super

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 8:04 PM)

A law change to give greater portability of superannuation to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau has made progress though there is a push to make it more generous.

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MPs Celebrate Royal Birth

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 5:32 PM)

MPs express congratulations on birth of royal baby; PM faces questions about “ponytail gate” from Andrew Little. Questions also for Bill English on housing from Green MP Kevin Hague.

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Animal Welfare Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 5:08 PM)

A new animal welfare regime has passed in Parliament.

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Human Rights Legislation Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 3:25 PM)

A bill reorganising the Human Rights Commission has made progress.

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Congratulations On Birth Of Princess Charlotte

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 2:15 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm Prime Minister John Key moved a motion of congratulations for the recent birth of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

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Access Week in Parliament 05-05-15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 1:59 PM)

The Week in Parliament with Hinaya Ahu

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Questions For Oral Answer May 5

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements; if so, why?

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Animal Welfare Bill Set To Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 10:40 AM)

New animal welfare legislation is set to pass into law this afternoon.

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Submissions on Free Trade & Flag

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 1, 2015 — 2:18 PM)

Korean trade deal up for consideration by Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade Committee – who hear from Auckland University Law Professor Jane Kelsey; Justice & Electoral Committee hears submissions on New Zealand Flag Referendums Bill.

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The Week in Review: May 1st

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 1, 2015 — 2:10 PM)

NZ First gets a new MP; Annual Review Debate completed; PM’s ponytail antics raise opposition eyebrows; Questions about housing; Professor Jane Kelsey takes on National’s David Bennett over proposed Korean FTA.

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Immigration Bill Passes

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 6:00 PM)

An immigration bill intended to crack down on those exploiting workers has passed despite Opposition MPs saying it was just window dressing.

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Prof. Jane Kelsey on Korean FTA

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 4:52 PM)

Korean trade deal up for consideration by Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade Committee – who hear from Auckland University Law Professor Jane Kelsey; Free trade issues also subject of questions to Todd McClay; Phil Twyford puts questions to Housing Minister Nick Smith.

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Questions and Answers – April 30

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 4:47 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Health, Minister—Statements 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all his statements? Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN (Minister of Health): Yes, within the context in which they were made.

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Parliamentary Officers Budgets Approved

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 3:53 PM)

Budgets for the Officers of Parliament have been approved though concerns have been expressed about funding for the Ombudsmen’s Office was not enough to cope with workload.

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Environmental Reporting Bill To Progress

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 2:16 PM)

The Environmental Reporting Bill will be amongst the legislation the Government gives priority to next week.

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Questions For Oral Answer April 30

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 11:41 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all his statements?

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Parliamentary Officers Budgets To Be Approved

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 30, 2015 — 10:41 AM)

MPs are set to approve the budgets for the Officers of Parliament this afternoon.

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