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 18]

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 >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 29 November 2017

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 12:08 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Finance: What specific examples of capital spending pressures has he been advised of and preparing for budget 2018? More >>

Parliament: Oral Questions - 28 November 2017

Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 12:00 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her Government’s policy that they will “strengthen New Zealand’s democracy by increasing public participation, openness, and transparency around official information”? More >>

Questions of the Day - Nov 16

Thursday, 16 November 2017, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk

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

Questions of the Day - Nov 15

Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk

1. TAMATI COFFEY to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the forecast for the New Zealand economy? More >>

Questions of the Day - Nov 14

Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 11:40 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by the statement made on her behalf in the House on Thursday, 9 November that the Government, “will make decisions on appropriate targets in due course”? More >>

Questions of the Day - Nov 9

Thursday, 9 November 2017, 12:08 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: What will the specific measurable targets be, if any, that she will used to hold her Government to account? More >>

Oral Questions - 18 August 2017

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 11:32 am | Office of the Clerk

1. BRETT HUDSON to the Minister of Finance: How is Budget 2017 helping support social services over the next four years? More >>

Oral Questions - 16 August 2017

Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk

2. JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government ensuring New Zealanders share in the benefits of a growing economy? More >>

Public invited to watch key milestone in election timeline

Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 12:42 pm | Office of the Clerk

New Zealand’s 51st Parliament will be dissolved next week, marking the first step in holding the general election. More >>

Oral Questions - 15 August 2017

Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 11:53 am | Office of the Clerk

1. JACINDA ARDERN to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his Government’s previous support of “evidence-based investment practices”; if so, does the Government intend to send young people charged with serious offences to a military camp, despite ... More >>