Questions to Ministers – October 18

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 18, 2016 — 12:49 PM)

TODD BARCLAY to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government’s management of the economy creating opportunities for New Zealanders?

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Goff Signs Off, Coates Signs In

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 14, 2016 — 3:03 PM)

New Green MP Barry Coates sworn in to replace Kevin Hague; Labour’s Phil Goff delivers his valedictory speech after being elected as mayor of Auckland; Labour MPs revel in their party’s success in the local body elections; Prime Minister John Key faces questions on housing; Finance Minister heralds the state of the Government’s finances, and […]

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Questions & Answers – October 13

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 14, 2016 — 11:09 AM)

Housing New Zealand—Funding 1. JAMES SHAW (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister responsible for HNZC: How much more money will he have to give Housing New Zealand so that it can continue to operate after February 2017?

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Patent Attorneys Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 14, 2016 — 10:42 AM)

The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading.

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Surplus Bigger Than Expected

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 13, 2016 — 5:13 PM)

Legislation to forge a closer digital relationship between government departments and citizens attracts cross-party support although not with some doubts. The Electronic Interactions Reform Bill is now with the Government Administration Select Committee which will be taking public submissions on it. Finance Minister Bill English reveals surplus for the last fiscal year was larger than […]

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Electronic Interactions Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 13, 2016 — 5:02 PM)

The Electronic Interactions Reform Bill has passed its first reading and been sent to the Government Administration Committee for public submissions.

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Questions to Ministers – October 13

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 13, 2016 — 11:59 AM)

JAMES SHAW to the Minister responsible for HNZC: How much more money will he have to give Housing New Zealand so that it can continue to operate after February 2017?

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Questions & Answers – October 12

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 13, 2016 — 11:07 AM)

Government Targets—Progress 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Is the Government on course to meet all the targets it has set; if not, which is it missing?

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Land Transfer Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 13, 2016 — 9:55 AM)

The Land Transfer Bill has passed its second reading on a voice vote.

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Progress on Committee Stages

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 13, 2016 — 9:53 AM)

On Wednesday night, the House made progress on a number of Government bills on the Order Paper:

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Leaders Clash on Housing Numbers

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 12, 2016 — 4:41 PM)

Prime Minister John Key and Opposition leader Andrew Little clash on Housing; Health Committee hears submissions on petition calling for an inquiry intro euthanasia.

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Questions to Ministers – October 12

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 12, 2016 — 12:14 PM)

ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Is the Government on course to meet all the targets it has set; if not, which is it missing?

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Questions & Answers – October 11

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 12, 2016 — 11:11 AM)

Prime Minister—Statements 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements; if so, how? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes; and eloquently.

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Progress Made on Committee Stages

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 12, 2016 — 11:10 AM)

Tuesday night saw progress on the committee stages of several Government Bills on the Order Paper:

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Judicature Modernisation Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 11, 2016 — 6:24 PM)

23 bills – formerly the Judicature Modernisation Bill – have passed their third and final readings.

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Electoral Amendment Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 11, 2016 — 6:21 PM)

The Electoral Amendment Bill has passed first reading unopposed and referred to the Justice and Electoral Committee, to be reported by 13 February 2017.

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New Green MP arrives, Phil Goff exits

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 11, 2016 — 5:34 PM)

Barry Coates replaces Kevin Hague off the Greens list. Labour’s Mount Roskill MP, Phil Goff, gives valedictory speech, resigning after 34 years in the House to become Auckland’s new mayor. Questions for ministers include controversial topics such as measurement of child poverty and a report on fighting and contraband in Mount Eden prison. Requests for […]

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