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 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 >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 5 December 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 11:50 am | Office of the Clerk

1. DARROCH BALL to the Deputy Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements; if so, why? More >>

Brokering (Weapons and Related Items) Controls Bill

Friday, 1 December 2017, 3:23 pm | Office of the Clerk

Have your say on the Brokering (Weapons and Related Items) Controls Bill You have until Friday 16 February 2018 to have your say on the Brokering (Weapons and Related Items) Controls Bill. More >>

Have your say on changes to the Courts and Tribunals System

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 5:29 pm | Office of the Clerk

The aims of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill, and the Courts Matters Bill, are to promote modern, efficient, and effective courts and tribunals system. More >>

NZ MPs connect with Pacific to grow women’s representation

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:43 pm | Office of the Clerk

New Zealand MPs connect with their Pacific counterparts to grow women’s representation in the region More >>

Have your say on the Telecommunications Amendment Bill

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 3:47 pm | Office of the Clerk

The Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill seeks to amend the Telecommunications Act 2001. A new regulatory framework has been designed following a mandated review of the current framework, conducted between 2012 and 2017. The ... More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 30 November 2017

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 11:42 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon STEVEN JOYCE to the Minister of Finance: Can he confirm he plans to increase net core Crown debt from $59.5 billion as at 30 June 2017 to $67.6 billion by 2022; and can he confirm debt will not increase by any more than that? More >>

Submissions sought on Mangrove Management Bill

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 4:51 pm | Office of the Clerk

Media Release Organisation: Governance and Administration Select Committee For release: 29 November 2017 Have your say on changes to the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki District Council’s management of mangrove trees. The Thames–Coromandel District Council ... More >>

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