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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 25]
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 >>
Questions & Answers - 13 October 2016
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 5:36 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAMES SHAW (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister responsible for HNZC : How much more money will he have to give Housing New Zealand so that it can continue to operate after February 2017? More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - Thursday 13 October 2016
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 12:28 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAMES SHAW to the Minister responsible for HNZC: How much more money will he have to give Housing New Zealand so that it can continue to operate after February 2017? More >>
Questions & Answers - 12 October 2016
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 11:00 am | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Is the Government on course to meet all the targets it has set; if not, which is it missing? More >>
Questions & Answers - 11 October 2016
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 5:23 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by all his statements; if so, how? More >>
Questions & Answers - 22 September 2016
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 5:01 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on the performance of mixed-ownership electricity companies since their partial sale? More >>
Statutes Repeal Bill
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 1:14 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Government Administration Committee is seeking submissions on the Statutes Repeal Bill. The closing date for submissions is Thursday 3 November 2016 . More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - Thursday 22 September 2016
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 11:47 am | Office of the Clerk
1. IAN McKELVIE to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the performance of mixed-ownership electricity companies since their partial sale? More >>
Questions & Answers - 21 September 2016
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 5:21 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central) to the Minister of Finance : Is it correct that the household debt-to-income ratio is now 165 percent, and does he agree with Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod's comment in response to this ... More >>
Questions & Answers - 20 September 2016
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 5:23 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. MARAMA FOX (Co-Leader—Māori Party) to the Prime Minister : When referring to concessions needed on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill, what did he mean when he told Radio New Zealand yesterday, "I think if you did it again, you might ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - Tuesday 20 September 2016
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:14 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. MARAMA FOX to the Prime Minister: When referring to concessions needed on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill, what did he mean when he told Radio New Zealand yesterday, “I think if you did it again, you might do it a bit differently”? More >>
Bill seeks to modernise transport laws
Monday, 19 September 2016, 4:21 pm | Office of the Clerk
The recently introduced Land Transport Amendment Bill aims to modernise the regulation of small passenger services, update the rules for heavy vehicles, and improve road safety laws. More >>
Submissions invited on Education (Update) Amendment Bill
Monday, 19 September 2016, 12:38 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Education (Update) Amendment Bill aims to provide flexible, modern education focused on children and young people and their educational outcomes. The bill would amend the Education Act 1989 to: • strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and ... More >>
