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.

Office of the Clerk - Latest News [Page 15]

Parliament: Oral Questions - 9 May 2018

Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk

Questions to Ministers 1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s policies and actions? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 8 May 2018

Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 11:43 am | Office of the Clerk

1. WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the strength of the Government’s finances? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 3 May 2018

Thursday, 3 May 2018, 11:35 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s policies and actions? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 2 May 2018

Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s policies and actions? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 1 May 2018

Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 11:39 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s policies? More >>

Local Government (Community Wellbeing) Amendment Bill

Friday, 20 April 2018, 1:19 pm | Office of the Clerk

Organisation: Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives On behalf of: Governance and Administration Committee More >>

Land Transport Management (Regional Fuel Tax) Amendment Bill

Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:18 am | Office of the Clerk

There’s just over a week remaining to tell the Finance and Expenditure Committee what you think about the Land Transport Management (Regional Fuel Tax) Amendment Bill, with submissions closing at midnight on Friday 20 April 2018. More >>

Have your say on the Privacy Bill

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 4:55 pm | Office of the Clerk

Have your say on the Privacy Bill You have until 24 May 2018 to have your say on the Privacy Bill. The Justice Committee is now inviting submissions on the Bill. More >>

The Coroners (Access to Body of Dead Person) Amendment Bill

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 4:00 pm | Office of the Clerk

Have your say on the Coroners (Access to Body of Dead Person) Amendment Bill Public submissions are now open on the Coroners (Access to Body of Dead Person) Amendment Bill, which is being considered by Parliament’s Māori Affairs Committee. More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 12 April 2018

Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:47 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What are the proposed capital and operating allowances in the 2017 Budget Policy Statement, and how do these compare to previous periods? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 11 April 2018

Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:48 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s policies and actions? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 10 April 2018

Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 11:43 am | Office of the Clerk

1. MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: Ka tū a ia i runga i tana kōrero mō te iti rawa o te mahi haumi i roto ratonga tūmataiti, ā, nā runga i tērā, “we didn't know it would be this bad” ā, mēnā kua pēnei rawa, ka pēhea te nui ... More >>

Have your say on changes to the Corrections Act

Friday, 6 April 2018, 12:08 pm | Office of the Clerk

The main aims of this bill are to: • improve the ability of the Department of Corrections (the department) to safely and humanely manage prisoners: • improve prisoner discipline and safety: • ensure the fair treatment of prisoners. Overall, the Act and the ... More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 5 April 2018

Thursday, 5 April 2018, 11:49 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? More >>

Subcommittee established for consideration of Trusts Bill

Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 5:13 pm | Office of the Clerk

The Justice Committee has set up a subcommittee to hear from submitters and consider the detailed provisions of the Trusts Bill. The Trusts Bill will be the first significant change to New Zealand’s trusts legislation since the current legislation was passed ... More >>