Gun control welcomed by Greens
Source: Green Party The Green Party welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement on planned gun control laws, Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today. “Banning military style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles makes everyone safer. Banning these guns is the first step towards systemic changes to our gun laws,” says James Shaw. “I welcome this announcement […]
Read More →James Shaw’s speech in response to Christchurch mosque terror attacks
Source: Green Party Salaam alaikum. On Saturday, I accompanied the Prime Minister to Christchurch. The moment that affected me the most was our visit to the makeshift community centre at a Hagley Park school where many hundreds of bereaved and grieving family members had gathered. When the Prime Minister said to those families, in her […]
Read More →Eugenie Sage’s speech in response to Christchurch mosque terror attacks
Source: Green Party Al salam alaikum. Everyone here in this House is expressing the deep grief and shock that is being felt across our country. We represent our people when we share the loss and the pain that Friday’s terrorist attack and mass murder caused. My thoughts are with the families and friends of each […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 20 March 2019 – Volume 737 – 000210
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 20 MARCH 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. MOTIONS Christchurch Mosques Terror Attacks—Condolence Hon KELVIN DAVIS (Minister of Corrections): I move, That this House express its sorrow to the victims, families, and communities of the terrorist attack on the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Motions — Christchurch Mosques Terror Attack—Condolence – 000209
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 20 MARCH 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. MOTIONS Christchurch Mosques Terror Attacks—Condolence Hon KELVIN DAVIS (Minister of Corrections): I move, That this House express its sorrow to the victims, families, and communities of the terrorist attack on the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood […]
Read More →Golriz Ghahraman speech in response to the Christchurch mosque terror attacks
Source: Green Party A-salaam-alaikum Mr Speaker, Our nation’s heart is broken. My heart is broken today. Five days on, as the wound is still fresh, we have comfort in all the love. All over our country. I have seen the outpouring of grief. I’ve stood with communities as we wrapped our arms around one another. […]
Read More →Marama Davidson’s speech in response to Christchurch terrorist attack
Source: Green Party Tēnā tātou,Ka tika, me whai whakaaro ki a rātou kuakapohia e ngā ringa tauwhiro ō Aituā.kapohia e ngā ringa tauwhiro ō Aituā.ao i tō koutou ngarohanga atu.Nō reira, ki a koutou kua wheturangitia,ki a koutou kua hoe iō koutou waka wairua ki tō tātou kaihangai te Wāhi Ngaro, hoea, hoea, hoea atu […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 19 March 2019 – Volume 737 – 000208
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Mosque Terror Attacks—Christchurch Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN (Prime Minister): I wish to make a ministerial statement relating to the Christchurch mosques terror attacks. Assalam alaikum, peace be upon you, and peace be upon all of us. The 15th of March will now be for ever a day […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Prayers – 000207
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard TUESDAY, 19 MARCH 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. SPEAKER: Salaam alaikum. As part of our expression of sorrow and of our hope following the terrorist attack in Christchurch, I have invited Imam Nizam ul haq Thanvi to say a prayer. He will do so in […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Ministerial Statements — Mosque Terror Attacks—Christchurch – 000206
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Mosque Terror Attacks—Christchurch Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN (Prime Minister): I wish to make a ministerial statement relating to the Christchurch mosques terror attacks. Assalam alaikum, peace be upon you, and peace be upon all of us. The 15th of March will now be for ever a day […]
Read More →Statement of thanks for condolence messages
Source: New Zealand Parliament Media ReleaseFor release: 18 March 2019 The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Trevor Mallard would like to express his sincere gratitude for the condolence messages received from Parliaments across the world in the wake of the terror attack in Christchurch on Friday March 15 2019. “I have received countless messages […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 14 March 2019 – Volume 736 – 000205
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard Question No. 2—Finance 2. Hon AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) to the Minister of Finance: On what date was Sir Michael Cullen first appointed as chair of the Tax Working Group, and when will his contract end? Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): Sir Michael Cullen was appointed as the chair […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Business Statement – 000204
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard THURSDAY, 14 MARCH 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Karakia. BUSINESS STATEMENT Hon IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Deputy Leader of the House): Thank you, Mr Speaker. Legislation to be considered next week will include the third readings of the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill, The Commerce (Criminalisation of Cartels) […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Oral Questions—Questions to Ministers – 000203
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard Question No. 2—Finance 2. Hon AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) to the Minister of Finance: On what date was Sir Michael Cullen first appointed as chair of the Tax Working Group, and when will his contract end? Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): Sir Michael Cullen was appointed as the chair […]
Read More →James Shaw recovering after an unprovoked attack
Source: Green Party The Green Party are supporting co-leader James Shaw and his whānau following an unprovoked attack this morning. James Shaw is currently under observation in hospital and is unlikely to be back at Parliament today. “I’ve been in touch with James this morning and he’s doing okay after this morning’s unprovoked attack. We […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 14 March 2019000080
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: Has he carried out appropriate oversight in all of his responsibilities as Minister of Finance? Hon AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: On what date was Sir Michael Cullen first appointed as chair of the Tax Working […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 13 March 2019 – Volume 736 – 000202
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Prime Minister 1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions? Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Oral Questions—Questions to Ministers – 000201
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Prime Minister 1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions? Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN […]
Read More →Greens celebrate largest addition to national park in history
Source: Green Party The Green Party are today celebrating the single largest addition to a National Park in New Zealand’s history, with 64,400 hectares of land in the Mokihinui River catchment being added to Kahurangi National Park. “It’s incredible to see the gorgeous Mokihinui Gorge protected for perpetuity with this massive addition to our the […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 13 March 2019000080
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions? PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: What reports has he seen on the Housing First programme? Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does […]
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