Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 8 November 2018 – Volume 734 – 000143
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard Question No. 3—Transport 3. Hon AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) to the Minister of Transport: Has he seen reports that 41 percent of households with incomes below the average level are now spending less on essential items like food and power because of higher petrol prices, and if so, will he […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Prayers – 000142
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard THURSDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2018 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. PRAYER SPEAKER: In order to commemorate a culturally significant event in our nation’s history, Te Waru o Noema, the hundredth anniversary of the Rātana faith, I have asked Kiritapu Allan to commemorate this event through this dedication. […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Visitors — Republic of Indonesia—Speaker of the House of Representatives – 000141
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard VISITORS Republic of Indonesia—Speaker of the House of Representatives SPEAKER: I have much pleasure in welcoming the Rt Hon Bambang Soesatyo Prijono, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, and his delegation, who are present in the gallery, and accord the Speaker a seat […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 8 November 2018000063
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Immigration: Did he meet with officials on 19 September 2018 to discuss the deportation liability of Karel Sroubek, also known as […]
Read More →Green Party celebrate passing of bill to end offshore oil and gas drilling
Source: Green Party The Green Party is celebrating the passing of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, ensuring we are act meaningfully to address climate change in Aotearoa. “This is a significant day for our transformation away from fossil fuels, and towards a clean, green, low carbon future”, Green Co-leader James Shaw said today. “This Bill […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 7 November 2018 – Volume 734 – 000140
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard Question No. 4—Immigration 4. Hon MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney) to the Minister of Immigration: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions in relation to Karel Sroubek, also known as Jan Antolik? Hon IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Minister of Immigration): Yes, in the context of the information that was provided […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Motions — Anniversary—Influenza epidemic, Samoa – 000139
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2018 Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. MOTIONS Anniversary—Influenza epidemic, Samoa Hon AUPITO WILLIAM SIO (Minister for Pacific Peoples): I seek leave to move a motion without notice and without debate to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the influenza epidemic […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Privilege — Parliamentary Security—Threat of Cyber-attacks – 000138
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard PRIVILEGE Parliamentary Security—Threat of Cyber-attacks SPEAKER: Members, I have been concerned at the possible threat that cyber-attacks may pose to the security of our Parliament. It is a concern shared with my predecessor, the Rt Hon David Carter, who began work to address that in his time as Speaker. […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 6 November 2018 (continued on Wednesday, 7 November 2018) – Volume 734 – 000137
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei): It gives me pleasure, following the previous speaker, Shane Jones, and two or three people who spoke before that who knew what they were talking about with respect to telecommunications. As a true resident of the provinces, it’s a pleasure to follow the previous speaker. I […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill — Third Reading – 000136
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei): It gives me pleasure, following the previous speaker, Shane Jones, and two or three people who spoke before that who knew what they were talking about with respect to telecommunications. As a true resident of the provinces, it’s a pleasure to follow the previous speaker. I […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 7 November 2018000062
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers MARK PATTERSON to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What recent announcements have been made regarding Provincial Growth Fund support to economic development agencies? Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the […]
Read More →Parliament must take historic opportunity to make changes on drug harm reduction
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on Parliament to take heed of the latest independent report calling for a harm reduction approach to drugs, while the synthetic cannabis crisis continues to grip the country. A report released today, commissioned by the NZ Drug Foundation, has reinforced decades of research showing that punishment does […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 6 November 2018 – Volume 734 – 000135
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard TUESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2018 Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. MOTIONS Pittsburgh—Condemnation of Attack on Jewish Community Hon ALFRED NGARO (National): I seek leave to move a motion without debate that this House supports the worldwide Shabbat services condemning the recent horrific attack on the Jewish […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Motions — Pittsburgh—Condemnation of Attack on Jewish Community – 000134
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard TUESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2018 Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. MOTIONS Pittsburgh—Condemnation of Attack on Jewish Community Hon ALFRED NGARO (National): I seek leave to move a motion without debate that this House supports the worldwide Shabbat services condemning the recent horrific attack on the Jewish […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 6 November 2018000061
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister of Justice: Is he considering making any changes to New Zealand’s electoral law in the remainder of this parliamentary term? TAMATI COFFEY to […]
Read More →Green Party welcome investment in education
Source: Green Party The Green Party welcomes funding for an additional 600 coordinators in schools to assist teachers with students who have additional needs. “We recognise that schools are central to the success of our communities”, Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today. “Families end up keeping their kids at home because it is too […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 1 November 2018 – Volume 734 – 000133
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No 1—Finance 1. PAUL EAGLE (Labour—Rongotai) to the Minister of Finance: What examples, if any, are there of a well-being approach influencing Government policy? Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): This Government is currently using a well-being approach to underpin the Budget 2019 […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Business Statement – 000132
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2018 Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Karakia. BUSINESS STATEMENT Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Leader of the House): Next week, the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill will complete its remaining stages. Third readings will be given to the Courts Matters Bill, the Tribunals Powers and […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers – 000131
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No 1—Finance 1. PAUL EAGLE (Labour—Rongotai) to the Minister of Finance: What examples, if any, are there of a well-being approach influencing Government policy? Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): This Government is currently using a well-being approach to underpin the Budget 2019 […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 1 November 2018000060
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Finance: What examples, if any, are there of a well-being approach influencing Government policy? Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Immigration: Does he stand by all his statements and actions in relation to Karel Sroubek, also known as Jan […]
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