Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 19 September 2018 – Volume 733 – 000093
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2018 Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Prime Minister 1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions? Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN (Prime Minister): Yes, particularly […]
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Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2018 Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Prime Minister 1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions? Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN (Prime Minister): Yes, particularly […]
Read More →Green Party welcome decision to offer more refugees a safe home
Source: Green Party The Green Party have welcomed the Government’s decision to increase the refugee quota to 1500 annually, meaning more families, women and children fleeing war and persecution will have a safe place to call home. Green Co-leader Marama Davidson, said: “To those who have fled persecution and need a safe place to call […]
Read More →Green Party: 125 years since NZ women won the right to vote, we will keep working in Parliament for equity for women
Source: Green Party On the 125 year anniversary since New Zealand women won the right to vote, the Green Party are celebrating wins in Government for women, and commit to keep working in the space to achieve full equity. “Of course New Zealand was at the forefront of getting our wāhine the vote, 125 years […]
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Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions? JO LUXTON to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: What reports has he seen on the New Zealand housing market? Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Will […]
Read More →Green Party welcome Government saving Golden Bay mental health service whilst review under way
Source: Green Party Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick has welcomed the extension of funding for Te Whare Mahana mental health service in Golden Bay while the Government conducts its review of mental health services. “Security of funding for mental health services is one of the top issues raised with me by constituents. I visited Te […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 18 September 2018000046
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Have she and her Ministers lived up to the commitment to “be the most open, most transparent Government that New Zealand […]
Read More →Green Party welcomes proactive release of cabinet papers
Source: Green Party The Green Party tautoko the Government proactively releasing Cabinet papers to ensure and openness and accessibility, but will work to go even further. “The Green Party have always strongly advocated for open and accessible Government. It’s a commitment in our Confidence and Supply Agreement, so we are pleased the Government is delivering”, […]
Read More →Green Party oppose further deployment of NZ troops to Afghanistan and Iraq
Source: Green Party The decision by Cabinet to continue to deploy troops to Iraq and Afghanistan is strongly opposed by the Green Party, who believe the money would be better spent on humanitarian aid in the regions. “We opposed the extension of the troops in Iraq in 2016 and we are opposing it now. John […]
Read More →Green Party welcome Government saving regional mental health service whilst review under way
Source: Green Party Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick has welcomed the extension of funding for Te Kūwatawata mental health service in Gisborne while the Government conducts its review of mental health services. “Security of funding for mental health services is one of the top issues raised with me by constituents. I visited Te Kūwatawata clinic […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 13 September 2018000045
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Questions to Ministers Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions? PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: What progress has he made towards the Government’s target for building KiwiBuild homes? Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 12 September 2018 – Volume 732 – 000087
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Housing and Urban Development 1. DAVID SEYMOUR (Leader—ACT) to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Does he believe that the residential property market, as currently regulated, leads to excessive profits for landlords? Hon PHIL TWYFORD (Minister of Housing and Urban Development): Although steep […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Prayers – 000086
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. SPEAKER: In recognition of the fact that it’s Hindi language week, I’ve asked Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi to say the prayer in Hindi. KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National): [Hindi text to be inserted by the Hansard Office.] MIL OSI
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers – 000085
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Housing and Urban Development 1. DAVID SEYMOUR (Leader—ACT) to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Does he believe that the residential property market, as currently regulated, leads to excessive profits for landlords? Hon PHIL TWYFORD (Minister of Housing and Urban Development): Although steep […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 12 September 2018000044
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Questions to Ministers DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Does he believe that the residential property market, as currently regulated, leads to excessive profits for landlords? Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and […]
Read More →‘Swamp house’ eviction proves need for a Warrant of Fitness
Source: Green Party News that the family living in an Auckland ‘swamp house’ have been evicted for daring to speak out further proves the need for a housing Warrant of Fitness (WoF) in Aotearoa. “This family were paying $520 a week to live in a house that had drainage issues that created swamp like conditions, […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 11 September 2018 (continued on Wednesday, 12 September 2018) – Volume 732 – 000084
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 (continued on 12 September 2018) STATE SECTOR AND CROWN ENTITIES REFORM BILL Second Reading Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Minister of State Services): I move, That the State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill be now read a second time. I’d like to acknowledge the members of […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill — Second Reading – 000083
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 (continued on 12 September 2018) STATE SECTOR AND CROWN ENTITIES REFORM BILL Second Reading Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Minister of State Services): I move, That the State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill be now read a second time. I’d like to acknowledge the members of […]
Read More →Green Party: Education Amendment Bill must protect student voice in running of Universities
Source: Green Party Green Party education spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick will be moving to amend the Education Amendment Bill to ensure students get a stronger say in how our universities are run. “Universities wouldn’t exist without students, so their voices should be central to decision making. “Tertiary councils that decide how our universities are run should include […]
Read More →Electricity price review welcome, Greens will continue to push for cheaper, cleaner, power for Kiwis
Source: Green Party The Green Party is welcoming the release of stage one Electricity Price Review report and will continue to push for a transition to 100% renewable energy whilst ensuring fair pricing for houses and businesses alike, Green Party Energy spokesperson Gareth Hughes said today. “We welcome the report and look forward to the […]
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