Access Week in Parliament 10-03-15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 10, 2015 — 6:32 PM)

Last week in Parliament with Hinaya Ahu.

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Leaky Homes Bill To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 10, 2015 — 5:51 PM)

A bill making technical amendments to legislation for those seeking assistance from the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service has been sent to select committee for consideration.

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Bridges on Bridges in Northland

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 10, 2015 — 5:00 PM)

Simon Bridges faces questions about bridges in Northland. Environment Minister grilled on fate of a Kauri tree in Auckland.

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Drug Testing Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 10, 2015 — 3:54 PM)

The first reading of the Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill was completed on a voice vote after Question Time.

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Flag And MPs Salaries Bills Introduced

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 10, 2015 — 2:19 PM)

Bills setting up a referendum on the New Zealand flag and changing the way MPs salaries are set were introduced when the House sat at 2pm.

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Questions For Oral Answer March 10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 10, 2015 — 11:48 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his comment that “no one’s arguing that we’re not working as fast as we possibly can” to cut ACC levies given ACC, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment, Treasury, the Employers and Manufacturers Association, and Infometrics are among those recommending […]

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A Day Of First Readings

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

MPs will complete the first reading of the Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill after Question Time today.

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Submissions on Te Reo Maori Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 6, 2015 — 3:32 PM)

Maori Affairs Select Committee meets in Auckland to hear submissions on Maori Language Bill, including one from broadcaster Willie Jackson.

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Access Week in Parliament 03-03-15

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 3, 2015 — 3:31 PM)

The Week in Parliament with Hinaya Ahu

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Cook Islands PM at Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Monday, March 2, 2015 — 3:06 PM)

Cook Islands Prime Minister makes submission to Social Services Committee. Te Papa bosses attempt to explain a major budget deficit. NZ on Air Board back decision to fund X Factor NZ.

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Debate on Iraq Military Deployment

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 27, 2015 — 2:05 PM)

MPs debate the Prime Minister’s decision to commit military to Iraq, with the Government blocking Opposition attempts to force a vote on the matter.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 6:18 PM)

House rose at 6pm interrupting the first reading debate on the Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill.

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Questions and Answers – February 26

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 5:36 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Progress 1. IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei) to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in building a more competitive and productive economy as one of its priorities for this term of Parliament?

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Questions for Primary Industries Minister

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 5:09 PM)

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy faces questions from Labour’s Damien O’Connor. NZ on Air bosses front up before Commerce Committee.

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EEZ Remedial Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 5:02 PM)

A bill allowing the Maui gas field to continue operating while its marine consent is being considered has been sent to select committee for consideration.

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Weathertight Homes Bill To Get Priority

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 2:20 PM)

After next week’s adjournment the Government would seek to make progress on its legislation when the House sits on March 10.

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Questions For Oral Answer February 26

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 11:42 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. IAN McKELVIE to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in building a more competitive and productive economy as one of its priorities for this term of Parliament?

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