Controversy Over Parental Leave Bill Vote

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 30, 2014 — 2:20 PM)

Maori Party rejoins Peter Dunne and opposition parties to restore Sue Moroney’s paid parental leave bill’s one-vote margin, defeating National and ACT, 61-60. Allegations of corruption, bribery and lies fly in the General Debate. MPs mark Samoan Language Week.

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House Rises

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 29, 2014 — 5:58 PM)

The House rose just before 6pm interrupting the committee stage debate on the Veterans’ Support Bill.

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Questions and Answers – May 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 29, 2014 — 5:08 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Budget 2014—Support for Children and Families 1. MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney) to the Minister of Finance: What measures did Budget 2014 include to support children and families, as part of the Government’s wider programme to build a more productive and competitive economy?

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Parental Leave Proceeds On One Vote

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 29, 2014 — 4:58 PM)

Maori Party rejoins Peter Dunne and opposition parties to restore Sue Moroney’s paid parental leave bill’s one-vote margin, defeating National and ACT, 61-60.

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Govt Tax Priority After Two Week Break

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

The Government will give priority to a taxation bill when the House next sits.

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Correction Means Paid Parental Leave Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 29, 2014 — 2:11 PM)

The correction of a vote in last night’s debate on Sue Moroney’s paid parental leave bill means it has now completed its second reading and will progress to its committee stage on the next Members’ Day.

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Questions For Oral Answer May 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 29, 2014 — 11:34 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MARK MITCHELL to the Minister of Finance: What measures did Budget 2014 include to support children and families, as part of the Government’s wider programme to build a more productive and competitive economy?

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Local Govt And Veterans Bills To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 29, 2014 — 10:36 AM)

The Government is planning to deal with the committee stage debates on a number of bills this afternoon.

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House Rises with Paid Parental Leave Vote Standing

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 10:06 PM)

The House rose at 10pm interrupting the first reading of the Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill.

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Paid Parental Leave Bill Voted Down

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 9:12 PM)

A bill proposing extending paid parental leave to 26 weeks fell at the second reading tonight.

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Opposition Accused of Corruption & Lies

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 5:03 PM)

General Debate quickly degenerates into chaos after Bill English sprays opposition parties with allegations of corruption and lies.

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Questions and Answers – May 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 5:00 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Housing, Affordable—Prime Minister’s Statements 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he still stand by his statement, “there’s no fundamental underlying reasons to believe there’s a problem in our housing market”; if so, has his Government done enough to assist people into their own home?

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Mission Trust Wound Up

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 4:54 PM)

The New Zealand Mission Trust Board (Otamataha) Empowering Bill has completed its passage through Parliament.

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Petitions And Papers

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 2:07 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a petition was presented requesting Parliament urge the Government to increase its effort to help free the Nigerian girls held hostage.

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Questions For Oral Answer May 28

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 11:50 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he still stand by his statement, “there’s no fundamental underlying reasons to believe there’s a problem in our housing market”; if so, has his Government done enough to assist people into their own home?

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Members’ Day

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 28, 2014 — 10:35 AM)

Members’ bills are set to be debated this evening.

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Loan Shark Bill Passes Into Law

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 27, 2014 — 8:54 PM)

A law clamping down on loan sharks has passed into law with only NZ First opposed.

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