Jones Says Farewell

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 6:05 PM)

Labour MP Shane Jones has said goodbye to Parliament with a speech reflecting his humour and politics.

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Questions and Answers – May 21

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 5:23 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements? Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes.

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Budget Debate Used To Make Allegations

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 5:08 PM)

After Question Time, MPs returned to the Budget Debate with with 6 hours 45 minutes remaining.

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PM Questioned on GCSB Appointment

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 4:40 PM)

PM questioned on appointment of GCSB boss. Speaker upholds several complaints from MPs. Government Administration Committee looks at budget allocation for Parliamentary Service.

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Gambling Bill Introduced

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 2:16 PM)

A new gambling bill was introduced when Parliament sat today.

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Questions For Oral Answer May 21

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 11:34 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?

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Jones To Say Goodbye

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — 10:36 AM)

Labour MP Shane Jones is to give his valedictory speech at 5.30pm as he quits Parliament ahead of the election.

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Grinding Through The Budget Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 20, 2014 — 10:19 PM)

The Government elected to make progress on the set piece Budget Debate after Question Time today.

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Questions and Answers – May 20

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 20, 2014 — 6:33 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Budget 2014—Economic Growth 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to the Minister of Finance: How will Budget 2014 continue to support a growing economy, including jobs, higher wages, and delivery of better public services?

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Twitter to Undergo Privileges Inquiry

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 20, 2014 — 4:13 PM)

Judith Collins under fire over handling of Rebstock Inquiry. Privileges Committee to investigate the implications of social media & parliamentary privilege.

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Privileges Committee To Look At Implications of Social Media

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 20, 2014 — 2:24 PM)

The use of social media and its implications for Parliament and its rules have been referred to the Privileges Committee by Speaker David Carter.

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Questions For Oral Answer May 20

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 20, 2014 — 11:36 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: How will Budget 2014 continue to support a growing economy, including jobs, higher wages and delivery of better public services?

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Return Of The Budget Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 20, 2014 — 10:47 AM)

MPs will return to debate on the Budget when Parliament resumes today.

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Post Budget Urgency Ends

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 16, 2014 — 4:55 PM)

Parliament has ended the Urgency session which followed yesterday’s Budget.

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Big Tobacco Opposes Plain Packaging

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 16, 2014 — 3:09 PM)

Tobacco company bosses from both Phillip Morris and Imperial Tobacco make submissions to the Health Select Committee in opposition to the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill.

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Bill English Delivers His 6th Budget

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 16, 2014 — 2:15 PM)

Bill English delivers his sixth budget, leaving the Opposition unimpressed. Question time sees Winston Peters continue to pursue the Judith Collins/Oravida issue – only to see Mr Peters ejected from the House by the Speaker.

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MPs Debate Last Budget Urgency Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 16, 2014 — 2:10 PM)

A bill which will dump cheque duty and duties on some building materials, as well as amend Emissions Trading Scheme rules has completed its first reading under Urgency this afternoon.

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