Questions For Oral Answer July 23

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, July 23, 2014 — 11:51 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements on regional development; if so, is the real median weekly income for all people in the Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay region, according to the New Zealand Income Survey, higher or lower now than when he took office?

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House To Sit Wed Morning

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 10:08 PM)

Parliament resumes at 9am on Wednesday to consider two reports from the Privileges Committee on the Question of privilege concerning the agreements for policing, execution of search warrants, and collection and retention of information by the NZSIS and the Question of privilege regarding use of intrusive powers within the parliamentary precinct.

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House Rises Debating Privilege

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 10:04 PM)

Parliament rose at 10pm interrupting debate on a report dealing with matters of privilege.

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Questions and Answers – July 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 6:35 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement: “We have a plan, and that plan is working for New Zealand.”? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Absolutely!

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Genesis Energy Motion Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 4:28 PM)

MPs have passed a motion ensuring Genesis Energy is a public organisation for parliamentary purposes.

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Motions on Gaza Conflict & Flight MH17

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 4:16 PM)

Motions passed on Gaza conflict & Flight MH17.  Questions on unemployment, housing & economy.

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MH17 And Gaza

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 2:48 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm MPs passed a motion relating to the MH17 tragedy and the conflict in Gaza.

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Questions For Oral Answer July 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 11:39 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement: “We have a plan, and that plan is working for New Zealand.”?

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Parliament Enters Its Final Weeks

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, July 22, 2014 — 10:47 AM)

Parliament begins its penultimate sitting week today with a number of planned extended hours sessions being used to wash up business.

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Spotlight on Parliamentary Privilege Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, July 18, 2014 — 12:02 PM)

With Parliament adjourned for a second week, we speak with Labour’s David Parker about the Parliamentary Privilege Bill – reported back from committee and due for its second reading when Parliament reconvenes.

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Spotlight on Parole Amendment Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, July 11, 2014 — 12:50 PM)

With the House adjourned, we look at the first reading of the Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill – as well as a Primary Production Committee report on West Coast whitebaiting.

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Petition on Palm Oil + Briefing on Bees

by Desk Editor (Friday, July 4, 2014 — 3:03 PM)

Petition on palm oil presented. Auditor General presents reports to Finance and Expenditure Committee. Primary Production Committee briefed on the health of bees.

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Week Dominated By Diplomatic Scandal

by Desk Editor (Friday, July 4, 2014 — 2:41 PM)

Week dominated by the revelation that a Malaysian diplomat accused of sexual assault was granted diplomatic immunity. Questions also about the GCSB. Budget debate completed.

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Questions and Answers – July 3

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 3, 2014 — 5:19 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economic Programme—Interest Rates 1. Hon PHIL HEATLEY (National—Whangarei) to the Minister of Finance: How will the Government’s responsible fiscal management help to ensure interest rates will remain lower than they were in the previous economic cycle?

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Extended Supervision Orders Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 3, 2014 — 4:31 PM)

A bill expanding parole extended supervision orders has been sent to select committee for consideration.

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More Questions Over Malaysian Diplomat

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 3, 2014 — 4:20 PM)

More questions about Malaysian diplomat accused of sexual assault. Questions also about water quality in New Zealand rivers.

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Extended Hours In Final Weeks

by Desk Editor (Thursday, July 3, 2014 — 2:43 PM)

The House will sit under extended hours provisions when it begins its final weeks in a fortnight’s time.

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