Teanau Tuiono first Green MP appointed Assistant Speaker
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is pleased to announce today that MP Teanau Tuiono will be an Assistant Speaker for the 54th Parliament.
“This is...
Findings from inquiry into Callaghan Innovation’s procurement process published
Source: Auditor General of New Zealand
A newly released inquiry from the Auditor-General has examined Callaghan Innovation’s procurement process for its Founder and Start-up Support...
City centre partners teaming up for safer streets
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Council Group, NZ Police, along with government agencies, business associations and social support services, are coming together to enhance safety in...
Auckland Council using AI technology to understand tree canopy cover changes
Source: Auckland Council
Boosting the number of trees in Tāmaki Makaurau will be made easier by artificial intelligence (AI) technology as Auckland Council works towards...
Dogs in the city: Off-leash hotspots
Source: Auckland Council
Nothing beats seeing your four-legged friends hurtle around a dog park with sheer joy. Make their day and let your dog off...
Three shared paths that can be enjoyed by everyone
Source: Auckland Council
Wheelchair, mobility scooter, stroller – it doesn’t matter how you roll because there are enjoyable outings for all thanks to accessible paths...
Three of the best parks in Auckland for fun and games
Source: Auckland Council
Parks are often referred to as the ‘lungs’ of a city – places where urban dwellers can enjoy the fresh air and...
Weather News – Brief reprieve, then weather from the west – MetService
Source: MetService
Covering period of Thursday 7 – Monday 11 December – MetService is forecasting a ridge of high pressure to bring settled weather, before the...
Employment News – Unions to rally at Act HQ over ‘sham consultation’ on FPAs...
Source: First Union
Unions including FIRST, E Tū, NZEI and Unite will hold a public rally outside the Act Party’s Epsom office on Monday, calling for...
Agriculture News – Supreme science award for pest-fighting pioneer – AgResearch
Source: AgResearch
A long-serving scientist who took the fight to pasture pests in New Zealand and reaped huge benefits for the country has won the...
Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 7 December 2023 – Volume 772 – 001220
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
Hon TODD McCLAY (Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs): Mr Speaker, thank you. We’re extremely concerned about the renewed hostilities...
Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001219
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
THURSDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2023
The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.
KARAKIA/PRAYERS
SPEAKER: Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings...