Questions and Answers – February 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, February 18, 2015 — 10:18 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements Hon Steven Joyce: Are you announcing? Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: All in good time, Sunshine—all in good time.

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Questions For Oral Answer February 18

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 10:56 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that the Government is planning to sell state houses to “encourage and develop more diverse ownership of social housing”?

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House Rises Debating Parole Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 10:03 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting the third reading debate of the Parole Amendment Bill.

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Oil Levy Bill Passes Into Law

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 9:28 PM)

A bill raising a levy on oil to meet New Zealand’s international obligations to maintain oil reserves has passed its third reading.

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Welfare Amendment Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 7:36 PM)

A welfare amendment bill has made progress in the face of some opposition.

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AUDIO: Extended Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 6:22 PM)

An extended round up of last week in the House.

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More Questions to PM About SkyCity

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 5:04 PM)

More questions about the SkyCity convention centre deal. Questions also about zero-hours contracts.

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Welfare Amendment Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 4:19 PM)

Just after 4pm the Government interrupted the debate in reply to the Prime Minister’s statement and began the second reading of the Social Security Amendment Bill (No 3).

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A Petition And Papers

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 2:11 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a petition was presented asking the House to call for an inquiry into the operation of The Lines Company.

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Debate In Reply To Resume

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 10:40 AM)

After Question time today MPs will return to the debate in reply to the Prime Minister’s statement.

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Questions For Oral Answer February 17

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, February 17, 2015 — 10:36 AM)

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

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Year Kicks Off With PM’s Statement

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 13, 2015 — 1:34 PM)

Speaker confirms Mike Sabin’s resignation. Debate begins on the Prime Minister’s Statement. Government faces questions about Mr Sabin, SkyCity convention centre, and Iraq. Winston Peters and John Key share a laugh over carpets and curtains.

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Policing Vetting Charges Opposed

by Desk Editor (Friday, February 13, 2015 — 12:10 PM)

Law and Order Committee hears submissions on Policing Cost Recovery Amendment Bill. Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee considers petition calling for greater transparency around the TPP trade agreement. Transport and Industrial Relations Committee considers petition calling for driving tests for foreign drivers in NZ.

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Questions and Answers – February 12

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 12, 2015 — 9:53 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Reports 1. CHRIS BISHOP (National) to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received about what progress the Government is making to support more jobs and higher incomes?

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House Rises Interupting Debate on PM’s Statement

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 12, 2015 — 6:33 PM)

The Government this afternoon decided to press on with the debate in reply to the Prime Minister’s statement.

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Junior Ministers Step Up To Questions

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 12, 2015 — 4:53 PM)

Junior ministers step up to answer questions on behalf of their more senior colleagues. Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee considers petition calling for greater transparency around the TPP trade agreement.

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Business Statement

by Desk Editor (Thursday, February 12, 2015 — 2:08 PM)

The House will give priority next week to completing the debate in reply to the Prime Minister’s statement.

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