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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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Parliament: Oral Questions - 14 February 2018
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 11:33 am | Office of the Clerk
Oral Questions - 14 February 2018 Questions to Ministers 1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s policies? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 13 February 2018
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s policies? More >>
Have a say on the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 3:37 pm | Office of the Clerk
Have your say on the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill Parliament’s Health Committee is seeking public submissions on the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 to: • ... More >>
Have your say on the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 7:01 pm | Office of the Clerk
The purpose of the bill is to amend the Electoral Act 1993 so that it upholds the proportionality of political party representation in Parliament as chosen by electors in the most recent general election. More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - Feb 1 2018
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 11:42 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What role will the Living Standards Framework play in the Government’s economic strategy? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 31 January 2018
Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 11:36 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s policies? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - Jan 30, 2018
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 11:39 am | Office of the Clerk
1. MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister for Climate Change: What is he doing to help New Zealand adapt to the effects of climate change? More >>
Select Committee Schedule draft 29 01 2018 - edition 1
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 5:32 pm | Office of the Clerk
The schedule is subject to change. Please contact the Clerk of the Committee for confirmation. All meetings are in Parliament House unless stated otherwise. Asterisk (*) indicates items open to public for hearing of evidence. Site visits are not official ... More >>
Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 6:54 pm | Office of the Clerk
Have your say on the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill The Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill that makes amendments to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the FMC Act) and the Financial Service Providers ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 20 December 2017
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 11:35 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s policies? More >>
Select Committee Schedule of Meetings 2017 12 18 - Edition 4
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 9:24 am | Office of the Clerk
Education (Tertiary Education and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 8.55am - 9.00am Finance and Expenditure 10.00am - 1.20pm Room 2, Bowen House More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 19 December 2017
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 11:47 am | Office of the Clerk
1. ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister of Finance: What reaction has he seen to the package of measures contained in the Families Package (Income Tax and Benefits) Bill that passed through the House last week? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 14 December 2017
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 11:35 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s economic and fiscal policies? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 13 December 2017
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 11:40 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by the statement in the Speech from the Throne: “Building a truly prosperous country means sharing the wealth generated by our economy”; if so, under current law how much less tax ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 12 December 2017
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 11:35 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her Government’s policy to “create more jobs”; if so, can she confirm that over 245,000 jobs have been created in the last 2 years? More >>
Have your say on the inquiry into honey
Monday, 11 December 2017, 4:19 pm | Office of the Clerk
Have your say on the inquiry into honey Do you want to help shape the future of honey in New Zealand? Parliament wants to hear your voice – public submissions are now open on the Primary Production Committee’s inquiry into honey. The inquiry ... More >>
Submissions - Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bil
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 4:24 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Environment Committee is inviting interested groups to submit on the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill. The bill proposes a regulatory framework which would enable the reinstatement of the cathedral by providing flexibility and reducing impediments ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 7 December 2017
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 11:39 am | Office of the Clerk
1. PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: What does the briefing he received as incoming Minister say about the impact KiwiBuild will have? More >>
No longer Strangers in the House: New rules for Parliament
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 4:26 pm | Office of the Clerk
Mr SPEAKER : The rules governing visitors to the public and Speaker's galleries have been updated to modernise requirements about dress, to give clarity about items that can brought into the galleries, and to clarify the powers of security officers. ... More >>
Parliament - Oral Questions - 6 December 2017
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 11:40 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement in the House yesterday in relation to her Government’s “ready for work” scheme that “sanctions have long been a part of our welfare system, and that won’t change”? More >>
