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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Questions For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 26 February

Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 12:00 am | Office of the Clerk

1. MARC ALEXANDER to the Minister of Police: Does he consider that the police have adequate resources to deal with the cyanide terrorism threats sent to the Australian High Commission, British High Commission, United States Embassy and an Auckland newspaper; ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 25 February 2003

Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 8:09 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Is it correct that she tried to stop Hon John Tamihere from circulating a speech which said that the “Welfare as presently practiced in this country literally kills [Maori] with ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 25 February

Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 12:44 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Is it correct that she tried to stop Hon John Tamihere from circulating a speech which said that the “Welfare as presently practiced in this country literally kills [Maori] with kindness.” after the Knowledge ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 20 February '03

Thursday, 20 February 2003, 8:01 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN (NZ Labour—Mana) to the Minister of Transport: What reports has he received on the road toll for 2002? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 20 February

Thursday, 20 February 2003, 12:02 am | Office of the Clerk

1. LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN to the Minister of Transport: What reports has he received on the road toll for 2002? More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 19 February 2003

Wednesday, 19 February 2003, 6:36 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Minister of Immigration: What were the total numbers of immigrants that came to New Zealand in the 2001 calendar year and the 2002 calendar year? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 19 February

Wednesday, 19 February 2003, 12:02 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Minister of Immigration: What were the total numbers of immigrants that came to New Zealand in the 2001 calendar year and the 2002 calendar year? More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 18th February

Tuesday, 18 February 2003, 6:56 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. KEITH LOCKE (Green) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade: In light of the weekend protests by thousands of New Zealanders against the “war talk” of President George W Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair, will New Zealand’s United Nations ambassador ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 18 February

Tuesday, 18 February 2003, 12:10 am | Office of the Clerk

1. KEITH LOCKE to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade: In light of the weekend protests by thousands of New Zealanders against the “war talk” of President George W Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair, will New Zealand’s United Nations ambassador ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 13 February 2003

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 7:39 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ENGLISH, Hon BILL to the Prime Minister: Further to her statement yesterday that a “number of Government agencies presently have a role in dispersing information” about the Treaty, is there a plan for her Government to establish and implement an ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 13 February

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 12:24 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Further to her statement yesterday that a “number of Government agencies presently have a role in dispersing information” about the Treaty, is there a plan for her Government to establish and implement an ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 12 February 2003

Thursday, 13 February 2003, 12:22 am | Office of the Clerk

BEYER, GEORGINA to the Minister of Social Services and Employment: What recent reports has he received on the state of the labour market? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - 12 February 2003

Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 12:17 am | Office of the Clerk

1. GEORGINA BEYER to the Minister of Social Services and Employment: What recent reports has he received on the state of the labour market? More >>

Order Paper - TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2003

Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 2:05 pm | Office of the Clerk

FINAL No. 35 Order Paper TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2003 Sitting hours 2 pm to 6 pm and 7.30 pm to 10 pm ORDER OF BUSINESS PRIME MINISTER’S STATEMENT Unlimited DEBATE ON PRIME MINISTER’S STATEMENT Leader of the Opposition and specified party leaders 20 ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 17 December

Tuesday, 17 December 2002, 8:02 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. RODNEY HIDE (ACT NZ) to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Did New Zealand Post Limited chief executive Elmar Toime seek a reference from former ECNZ chief executive Dr Roderick Deane before employing Mr Drew Stein; if so, did Dr Roderick ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 17 December

Tuesday, 17 December 2002, 12:16 am | Office of the Clerk

1. RODNEY HIDE to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Did New Zealand Post Limited chief executive Elmar Toime seek a reference from former ECNZ chief executive Dr Roderick Deane before employing Mr Drew Stein; if so, did Dr Roderick Deane comment ... More >>

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