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Office of the Clerk
The Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives is Parliament’s secretariat, providing advice and services to members of parliament, the House of Representatives and its committees.
The Office of the Clerk is an independent, non-partisan organisation providing services to the House, its committees, and all members of Parliament. It provides advice on parliamentary law and practice, supports sittings of the House and meetings of select committees, produces and holds Parliament's official records and promotes engagement with Parliament. It also provides support to members of parliament with inter-parliamentary relations and overseas delegations.
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Have Your Say On The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill
Friday, 16 February 2024, 10:12 am | Office of the Clerk
The Chairperson of the Health Committee is calling for public submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022. It would define the Mental ... More >>
Fifty-third Parliament Dissolved Ahead Of The Election
Monday, 11 September 2023, 11:51 am | Office of the Clerk
The 53rd Parliament has now been dissolved. The dissolution took place last Friday morning in front of a large group of onlookers, all keen to watch the short but significant ceremony, which marks an important event in the Parliament calendar. Parliament must ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill
Friday, 25 November 2022, 2:48 pm | Office of the Clerk
This bill proposes to make clear that directors of companies may consider a wide number of factors while making decisions, other than profit alone. These factors are open-ended, but may include the principles of te Tiriti, environmental impacts, ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 3:18 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Chairperson of the Environment Committee has called for submissions on the Climate Change Response (Extension of Penalty Transition for Forestry Activities with Low Volume Emissions Liabilities) Amendment Bill. Submissions close at 12.00pm (noon) ... More >>
Represent New Zealand At Commonwealth Youth Parliament
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 3:26 pm | Office of the Clerk
We are looking for two young people passionate about democracy to take part in Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2022. Hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) is an annual event which gives participants aged ... More >>
New Zealand’s 10th Youth Parliament Event Begins
Monday, 18 July 2022, 1:26 pm | Office of the Clerk
Young people from across Aotearoa New Zealand will take centre stage in the capital as Youth members of Parliament (MPs), Youth Press Gallery members, and the Youth Clerk at the two-day Youth Parliament event in Wellington. Youth Parliament is an ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Sale And Supply Of Alcohol (Exemption For Race Meetings) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 9 June 2022, 7:12 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Chairperson of the Governance and Administration Committee has opened for submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill. The bill proposes to provide an exemption from section 235 of the Sale and Supply of ... More >>
Submissions Invited On The Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 3:51 pm | Office of the Clerk
Parliament’s Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill. The bill aims to improve public safety by preventing certain people whose behaviour and actions present a risk of violence from being able to ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 4 August 2021
Wednesday, 4 August 2021, 11:42 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? HELEN WHITE to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? ERICA STANFORD ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 6 July 2021
Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 12:09 pm | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? Dr ANAE NERU ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Biosecurity (Information For Incoming Passengers) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 5:42 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Primary Production Committee is calling for submissions on the Biosecurity (Information for Incoming Passengers) Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Biosecurity Act 1993 to require that all craft coming to New Zealand are required to provide biosecurity ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 29 June 2021
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 11:48 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? GLEN BENNETT ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 22 June 2021
Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 11:29 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that “A large number of those buyers of those vehicles ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 8 June 2021
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 12:29 pm | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? GLEN BENNETT ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 19 May 2021
Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 11:33 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Finance: What are the Government’s priorities for Budget 2021? Dr SHANE RETI ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 18 May 2021
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 11:52 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 12 May 2021
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 11:46 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent reports has he seen on infrastructure? CHLÖE SWARBRICK ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 11 May 2021
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 12:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 5 May 2021
Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 11:37 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? DAVID SEYMOUR ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 4 May 2021
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 11:57 am | Office of the Clerk
Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): Are there effective rules in place to ensure people who rent can find an affordable home; if not, what advice has the Government requested on potential new ... More >>
