Maidens And The ERA

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 5:58 PM)

Following Question Time MPs resumed the Address in Reply debate. A number of NZ First MPs made their maiden speeches; Fletcher Tabuteau, Clayton Mitchell, Darroch Ball and Mahesh Bindra.

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Questions and Answers – October 23

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 5:51 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme—Policies 1. JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) to the Minister of Finance: What measures is the Government taking to help the New Zealand economy become more productive and competitive?

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Speaker’s Ruling On Questions And Responsibility

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 3:04 PM)

The Prime Minister and other ministers have been warned to be careful about answering questions in the House and ensure they properly address those which cover their executive responsibilities

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Speaker: PM’s Answer Inadequate (VIDEO)

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 2:49 PM)
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Ministers Warned About Answering Questions Properly

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 2:29 PM)

The Prime Minister and other ministers have been warned to be careful about answering questions in the House and ensure they properly address those which cover their executive responsibilities.

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Questions For Oral Answer October 23

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 11:40 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. JAMI-LEE ROSS to the Minister of Finance: What measures is the Government taking to help the New Zealand economy become more productive and competitive?

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More Debate On ERA Reform Likely

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 10:40 AM)

After Question Time today the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne is on top of the Order Paper with 10 hours and 17 minutes remaining.

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House Rises Debating ERA Reform

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 10:01 PM)

The House rose just before 10pm interrupting debate on employment law reform.

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Govt Moves On ERA Reform

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 7:32 PM)

After the dinner break the Government adjourned the Address in Reply debate and began the committee stage of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill.

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Questions and Answers – October 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 5:41 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Child Poverty—Government Priorities and Policies 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Acting Deputy Leader – Labour) to the Deputy Prime Minister: Will he make reducing child poverty a Better Public Service target given the statement in the Speech from the Throne that his Government will continue to “have a focus on poverty, especially child […]

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Spotlight on PM’s Links to WhaleOil

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 4:49 PM)

Prime Minister grilled on links to WhaleOil blogger Cameron Slater. Speaker David Carter denies several requests for snap debate.

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VIDEO: PM Grilled on Links to WhaleOil

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 4:05 PM)
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McCully Sworn In

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 2:07 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm Murray McCully was sworn in as an MP.

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Questions For Oral Answer October 22

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 11:44 AM)

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Deputy Prime Minister: Will he make reducing child poverty a Better Public Service target given the statement in the Speech from the Throne that his Government will continue to “have a focus on poverty, especially child poverty”?

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First Question Time

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 10:22 AM)

When Parliament resumes at 2pm the first Question Time of the 51st Parliament will take place.

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Debate In Reply Interrupted

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 21, 2014 — 10:04 PM)

The House adjourned at 10pm interrupting the debate in reply to the Speech from the Throne.

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Debate in Reply Begins

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 21, 2014 — 6:03 PM)

When the House resumed at 2pm Prime Minister John Key moved a motion noting New Zealand’s successful bid on the United Nation’s Security Council.

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