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 20]

Oral Questions - 9 May 2017

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 11:49 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon JO GOODHEW to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the status of the New Zealand economy? More >>

Oral Questions - 4 May 2017

Thursday, 4 May 2017, 11:37 am | Office of the Clerk

1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statements yesterday on the Household Labour Force Survey; if so, by how much has the number of 15 to 24-year-olds who are not in employment, education, or training increased since his ... More >>

Oral Questions - 3 May 2017

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 11:46 am | Office of the Clerk

1. NUK KORAKO to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the progress of the New Zealand economy? More >>

Questions and Answers - May 2

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 4:48 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. METIRIA TUREI (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister for the Environment : Ki Te Minita mō Te Taiao: Ka tukua e ngā paerewa e whakaarohia akehia nei mō te pai ake o te wai i roto i te pūhera Wai Mā, te kaha kē atu, te iti kē iho rānei ... More >>

Oral Questions - 2 May 2017

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 11:58 am | Office of the Clerk

1. METIRIA TUREI to the Minister for the Environment: Ki Te Minita mō Te Taiao: Ka tukua e ngā paerewa e whakaarohia akehia nei mō te pai ake o te wai i roto i te pūhera Wai Mā, te kaha kē atu, te iti kē iho rānei o te uru atu o te tūkinotanga ... More >>

Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Monday, 24 April 2017, 1:30 pm | Office of the Clerk

Kelvin Davis MP and Joanne Hayes MP will represent New Zealand this week at the Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Modern Slavery in London, United Kingdom. More >>

NZ shares financial scrutiny initiatives with Australia

Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 9:08 am | Office of the Clerk

Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee, Chris Bishop MP and Hon Clayton Cosgrove MP, will represent New Zealand this week at the Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committee Conference (ACPAC) in Brisbane, Australia. The Speaker ... More >>

Should we regulate car window washers?

Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 1:31 pm | Office of the Clerk

The Land Transport (Vehicle User Safety) Amendment Bill is a member’s bill that proposes an enforcement regime against window washing. More >>

Result of Members' Bill Ballot 13.4.17

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 1:32 pm | Office of the Clerk

Members’ bills are bills introduced by Members who are not Ministers. Every second Wednesday the House gives precedence to Local, Private, and Members’ bills. On these days Members’ bills are debated. More >>

Questions & Answers - 12 April 2017

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 12:07 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ALASTAIR SCOTT (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance : How is the construction sector contributing to New Zealand's economic growth? More >>

Oral Questions - 13 April 2017

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:51 am | Office of the Clerk

1. PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister for Social Housing: Does she stand by her statement on emergency housing, “We are on track to have 8,600 places across the country available. We want to have the bulk of those in place by this winter”; if so, can ... More >>

Have your say: Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 3:48 pm | Office of the Clerk

Public submissions are now open on the Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill, which is being considered by Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Committee. More >>

Questions & Answers - 11 April 2017

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 2:19 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement on the housing crisis that "I wouldn't call it a crisis. We have strong demand, we have an uplift in prices-these are good problems to have actually"? More >>

Oral Questions - 12 April 2017

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 2:15 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ALASTAIR SCOTT to the Minister of Finance: How is the construction sector contributing to New Zealand’s economic growth? More >>

Oral Questions - 11 April 2017

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 11:48 am | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement on the housing crisis that “I wouldn’t call it a crisis. We have strong demand, we have an uplift in prices – these are good problems to have actually”? More >>

Questions & Answers - 6 April 2017

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 5:24 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. TRACEY MARTIN (NZ First) to the Minister of Education : Does she agree with the Ministry of Education's National Director for Learning Support that schools in Northland should contact the police when primary school children threaten teachers and other ... More >>

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