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 24]

Proposal to deploy fibre optic cable widely being considered

Friday, 4 November 2016, 9:27 am | Office of the Clerk

Media Release Organisation: Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives On behalf of: The Committee Select Committee For release: 3 November 2016 More >>

Questions and Answers - 3 November 2016

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 4:48 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. NUK KORAKO (National) to the Minister of Finance : What progress is the Government making in its programme to get better results from public services? More >>

Questions to Ministers - 3 November 2016

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 3:53 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. NUK KORAKO to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in its programme to get better results from public services? More >>

Questions and Answers - 2 November 2016

Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 4:43 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he have confidence in his Minister for Building and Housing, given the nearly 8,000 shortfall in new houses in Auckland in the past year? More >>

Questions to Ministers - 2 November 2016

Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 4:40 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in his Minister for Building and Housing, given the nearly 8,000 shortfall in new houses in Auckland in the past year? More >>

Questions and Answers - 1 November 2016

Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 4:51 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. DAVID SEYMOUR (Leader—ACT) to the Minister of Police : Does she believe the public has a right to be concerned about Police conducting roadside breath-screening tests with the intention of collecting personal information for investigations unrelated ... More >>

Questions to Ministers - 1 November 2016

Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 4:37 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister of Police: Does she believe the public has a right to be concerned about Police conducting roadside breath-screening tests with the intention of collecting personal information for investigations unrelated to road ... More >>

Closer relations between New Zealand and the European Union

Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 12:06 pm | Office of the Clerk

New Zealand is pursuing closer dialogue and relations with the European Union through an agreement identifying current and future areas of cooperation. More >>

Bill aims to improve regulatory systems

Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 9:10 am | Office of the Clerk

Public submissions are now open on the Regulatory Systems (Workplace Relations) Amendment Bill which is being considered by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee. More >>

Parliament considers updates to commercial regulations

Friday, 21 October 2016, 4:26 pm | Office of the Clerk

Repair and maintenance work planned for commerce, consumer affairs, energy and resources, and communications regulations More >>

Questions and Answers - 20 October 2016

Thursday, 20 October 2016, 4:53 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. BRETT HUDSON (National) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on the diversification of the New Zealand economy? More >>

Questions and Answers - 19 October 2016

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 5:10 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that "we are on the cusp of something special", given P is cheaper and easier to get, youth unemployment has risen nearly 30 percent on ... More >>

Questions for Oral Answer - 19 October 2016

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 12:21 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “we are on the cusp of something special”, given P is cheaper and easier to get, youth unemployment has risen nearly 30 percent on his watch, and the average home in Auckland ... More >>

Questions and Answers - 18 October 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 5:39 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. TODD BARCLAY (National—Clutha-Southland) to the Minister of Finance : How is the Government's management of the economy creating opportunities for New Zealanders? More >>

Electronic Interactions Reform Bill

Monday, 17 October 2016, 11:25 am | Office of the Clerk

The Government Administration Committee is seeking submissions on the Electronic Interactions Reform Bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday 25 November 2016. More >>

Have your say on the Electoral Amendment Bill

Friday, 14 October 2016, 1:29 pm | Office of the Clerk

Public submissions are now open on the Electoral Amendment Bill, which is being considered by Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Committee. The aim of the bill is to make a number of minor changes to the Electoral Act 1993 that clarify the law around elections ... More >>

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