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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.
Office of the Clerk - Latest News [Page 23]
Questions & Answers - 1 December 2016
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 5:14 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAN LOGIE (Green) to the Minister for Social Development : Is it her intention to retain the provision in the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 that requires that priority be given to placing a child with "a person who is ... More >>
Submissions: Education (Update) Amendment Bill SOP
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 4:53 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Education and Science Committee is calling for submissions on Supplementary Order Paper No. 250. The proposed Supplementary Order Paper would amend the Education (Update) Amendment Bill. It would prohibit seclusion in schools and early childhood education ... More >>
Oral Questions - 1 December 2016
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 12:55 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAN LOGIE to the Minister for Social Development: Is it her intention to retain the provision in the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 that requires that priority be given to placing a child with “a person who is a member of the ... More >>
Questions & Answers - 30 November 2016
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 5:12 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. MATT DOOCEY (National—Waimakariri) to the Minister of Finance : What recent announcements has the Government made regarding its Social Housing Reform Programme? More >>
Public hearing of evidence for urgent earthquake legislation
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 2:49 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Local Government and Environment Committee is meeting today to consider urgent legislation relating to the Hurunui/Kaikōura Earthquakes. The Hurunui/Kaikōura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Bill will be considered by the committee today, and ... More >>
Questions & Answers - 29 November 2016
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 5:09 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. RON MARK (Deputy Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements; if so, how? More >>
Questions and Answers - 17 November 2016
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 5:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. PHIL TWYFORD (Labour—Te Atatū) to the Minister for Building and Housing : Does he believe there needs to be a review of the Building Code given the damage sustained by modern buildings, such as Statistics House, in this week's earthquakes? More >>
Oral Questions - 17 November 2016
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 2:28 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister for Building and Housing: Does he believe there needs to be a review of the Building Code given the damage sustained by modern buildings, such as Statistics House, in this week’s earthquakes? More >>
Questions and Answers - 16 November 2016
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 5:16 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. NUK KORAKO (National) to the Minister of Finance : How does New Zealand's growing economy and the Government's commitment to responsible fiscal management mean New Zealand is well placed to respond to the Kaikōura earthquake? More >>
Oral Questions - 16 November 2016
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 1:11 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. NUK KORAKO to the Minister of Finance: How does New Zealand’s growing economy and the Government’s commitment to responsible fiscal management mean New Zealand is well-placed to respond to the Kaikōura earthquake? More >>
Questions and Answers - 15 November 2016
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 5:37 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : What are the priorities for the Government in assisting communities affected by yesterday's earthquake? More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 15 November 2016
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 11:51 am | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: What are the priorities for the Government in assisting communities affected by yesterday’s earthquake? More >>
Questions & Answers - 10 November 2016
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 5:32 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr PARMJEET PARMAR (National) to the Minister of Finance : What factors show the New Zealand economy is well placed to withstand international uncertainty? More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - Thursday 10 November 2016
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 2:36 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister of Finance: What factors show the New Zealand economy is well placed to withstand international uncertainty? More >>
Questions and Answers - 9 November 2016
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 5:28 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAMES SHAW (Co-Leader—Green) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by all his answers to Oral Question No. 4 in the House yesterday? More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 9 November 2016
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 1:54 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAMES SHAW to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his answers to Oral Question No 4 in the House yesterday? More >>
Questions & Answers - 8 November 2016
Tuesday, 8 November 2016, 5:44 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Why did he say, regarding the Saudi sheep deal, that "the view of Cabinet was that there had been a case that at least the investor could put up, that we may well have to fight ... More >>
Oral Questions - 8 November 2016
Tuesday, 8 November 2016, 2:21 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Why did he say, regarding the Saudi sheep deal, that “the view of Cabinet was that there had been a case that at least the investor could put up, that we may well have to fight that in court”, and was he ... More >>
Have your say on the Broadcasting Amendment Bill
Friday, 4 November 2016, 4:52 pm | Office of the Clerk
Public submissions are now open on the Broadcasting (Election Programmes and Election Advertising) Amendment Bill, which is being considered by Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Committee. More >>
Have your say on the Inquiry into Local Authority Elections
Friday, 4 November 2016, 2:05 pm | Office of the Clerk
Public submissions are now open on the Inquiry into the 2016 Local Authority Elections, which has been initiated by Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Committee. More >>
