Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 23 May 2019000095
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Hon AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: Is the Government still committed to “reducing net debt to 20% of GDP” as outlined in the Speech from the Throne? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Is he confident none of the […]
Read More →Statement from Speaker of the House
Source: New Zealand Parliament A member of the Parliamentary Service staff has today been stood down, following an historic allegation of assault. Rt Hon Trevor Mallard said today: “I do not want to cut across any employment or possible police investigations, but I am satisfied that the Parliamentary Service has removed a threat to the […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 22 May 2019 – Volume 738 – 000245
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. VISITORS Vanuatu—Prime Minister, Delegation SPEAKER: I’m sure members would wish to welcome the Hon Charlot Salwai, Prime Minister of Vanuatu, and his delegation, who are present in the gallery. The Prime Minister is seated to my […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Visitors — Vanuatu—Prime Minister – 000244
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. VISITORS Vanuatu—Prime Minister, Delegation SPEAKER: I’m sure members would wish to welcome the Hon Charlot Salwai, Prime Minister of Vanuatu, and his delegation, who are present in the gallery. The Prime Minister is seated to my […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 22 May 2019000094
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions? JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: What recent […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Tuesday, 21 May 2019 – Volume 738 – 000243
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard 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 (Prime Minister): Yes. Hon Simon Bridges: Has her Government’s fees-free policy for tertiary […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Resignations, List Member Vacancy, & Members Sworn – 000242
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. RESIGNATIONS Nuk Korako, New Zealand National Party SPEAKER: I wish to advise the House that I have received a letter from Nuk Korako, resigning his seat in the House with effect at midnight 15 May 2019. […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers – 000241
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard 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 (Prime Minister): Yes. Hon Simon Bridges: Has her Government’s fees-free policy for tertiary […]
Read More →Report on Harmful Behaviour in Parliamentary Workplace Released
Source: New Zealand Parliament Rt Hon Trevor Mallard today released a report containing the findings and recommendations of the independent external review into harmful behaviour within the parliamentary workplace. The Review, carried out by independent external reviewer, Debbie Francis, took five months and makes 85 recommendations. A full copy of the report is now available […]
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 21 May 2019000093
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? WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Corrections: What recent announcements has he made about reducing Māori reoffending rates? Hon AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: Does he […]
Read More →IDAHOBIT: A Day of Reflection: Justice and Protection for All
Source: Green Party All New Zealanders should reflect on the situation of LGBTIQ+ people in New Zealand and around the world, say the Chairs of the New Zealand Parliamentary Rainbow Network. “We should all be proud of who we are and while the LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant strides, there is still work to be […]
Read More →Intrusive behaviour by MSD concerning
Source: Green Party The Green Party is deeply concerned by today’s report highlighting MSD’s gross intrusion into the private lives of New Zealanders, Green Party spokesperson on Human Rights Golriz Ghahraman said today. The Privacy Commissioner has released a report into illegal behaviour that saw phone records, birthing records and intimate images handed over to […]
Read More →Have your say on the Ombudsmen (Protection of Name) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand Parliament 10 May 2019 The Ombudsman are an independent authority that helps the community in its dealings with government agencies. This Bill will protect the use of the name “Ombudsman” by restricting its use to persons appointed under the Ombudsman Act 1975 or a public sector department or organisation responsible for the […]
Read More →Speaker takes Parliament to Bay of Plenty’s youth
Source: New Zealand Parliament Children at two schools in the Bay of Plenty and students from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology are getting the chance to meet the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Trevor Mallard, on Friday 10 May 2019. The visit is part of the Speaker-led Outreach Programme that aims to bring Parliament […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 9 May 2019 – Volume 737 – 000240
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Education 1. JAN TINETTI (Labour) to the Minister of Education: Is he confident that recent incentives for teacher recruitment and training will address projected teacher shortages in coming years; if so, why? Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Minister of Education): Yes. The Ministry of Education’s forecasted […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Business Statement – 000239
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019 The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. Prayers. BUSINESS STATEMENT Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Leader of the House): Today, the House adjourns until Tuesday, 21 May. On that day, the annual review debate will resume, and the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill will […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Visitors — United Kingdom—Parliament, Welsh Affairs Committee – 000238
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard VISITORS United Kingdom—Parliament, Welsh Affairs Committee SPEAKER: I’m sure that members would wish to welcome members of the Welsh Affairs Committee from the Parliament of the United Kingdom, led by the Chairperson Mr David Davies, who are present in the gallery. MIL OSI
Read More →Daily progress for Thursday, 9 May 2019
Source: New Zealand Parliament Order Paper for Thursday, 9 May 2019 2.00 pm Business statement Hon Chris Hipkins, Leader of the House, made a statement about the business of the House for the sitting week commencing on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Oral questions Question Time is in progress. MIL OSI MIL OSI
Read More →Parliament Oral Questions – Oral Questions – 9 May 2019000092
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: Is he confident that recent incentives for teacher recruitment and training will address projected teacher shortages in coming years; if so, why? Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and […]
Read More →Parliament Hansard Report – Wednesday, 8 May 2019 – Volume 737 – 000237
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard 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 (Prime Minister): Yes. Hon Simon Bridges: Is the Government still committed to building […]
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