Questions For Oral Answer March 24

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 24, 2015 — 11:50 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. TIM MACINDOE to the Minister responsible for HNZC: What are the objectives of the Government’s social housing reform programme?

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Cyber-bullying Bill Debate Possible Again

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 24, 2015 — 10:40 AM)

Once again the controversial cyber-bullying bill has been placed up the Order Paper for debate today.

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Members’ Bills, IPCA Report & Northland

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 20, 2015 — 6:37 PM)

Various members’ bills debated. MPs deabte their own pay. Debate and questions on IPCA report into “Roast Busters”. Northland by-election sideshow continues.

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Political Point Scoring In Committees

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 20, 2015 — 10:52 AM)

Annette King and Scott Simpson trade blows in Health Committee. Phil Goff questions MFAT officials about NZ’s involvement in Iraq. Sean & Cody Roberts make submission on their petition calling for driving tests for foreign drivers.

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Questions and Answers – March 19

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 7:33 PM)

Questions to Ministers Transport Infrastructure—Investment in Northland 1. PHIL TWYFORD (Labour—Te Atatū) to the Minister of Transport : Did Cabinet consider a proposal for sealing roads in the Pipiwai area, as claimed by Dr Shane Reti; if so, why has no funding for this work been announced?

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 6:28 PM)

The House rose at 6pm interrupting the third reading debate of a statutes amendment bill.

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Questions & Debate on Roastbusters

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 5:03 PM)

Questions and urgent debate about IPCA report into Roastbusters. MFAT officials up before Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Maori Party Don’t Vote On Appropriations Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 4:47 PM)

Following the completion of the Urgent Debate the second reading without debate was held on the Appropriation (2013/14 Confirmation and Validation) Bill.

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Urgent Debate On Police Conduct

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 3:15 PM)

Speaker David Carter has allowed an urgent debate on the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report on the Police’s handling of the “Roast Busters” case.

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Business Statement, Petitions And Reports

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 2:14 PM)

The Government will give priority to a taxation bill next week.

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Members Ballot Held

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 12:10 PM)

Three bills have been drawn from the Members Ballot following the first reading debates of a number of Members Bills last night.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 19

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 11:44 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Transport: Did Cabinet consider a proposal for sealing roads in the Pipiwai area, as claimed by Dr Shane Reti; if so, why has no funding for this work been announced?

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Cyber-bullying Bill On Order Paper Again

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 19, 2015 — 10:51 AM)

Once again MPs could debate the second reading of the Harmful Digital Communications Bill today.

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Healthy Homes Bill Fails

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 18, 2015 — 9:57 PM)

A bill intended to bring in minimum standards for rental housing has not passed its first reading.

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Second Food In Schools Bill Defeated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 18, 2015 — 8:55 PM)

A second bill in a day seeking to address the issue of food in school has been defeated.

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Questions and Answers – March 18

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 18, 2015 — 8:42 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Wages—Growth 1. JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on progress the Government has made in supporting higher wages for New Zealand families?

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Privacy Inquiry Bill Rejected

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 18, 2015 — 7:52 PM)

A bill to set up an inquiry into privacy breaches within government departments has been defeated.

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