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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 35]
Questions and Answers - August 20
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 4:47 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. MARAMA FOX (Co-Leader—Māori Party) to the Minister of Education : Does the Minister agree that Māori boarding schools such as Turakina have produced a considerable number of Māori leaders; and, if so, what is she doing to ensure the long-term sustainability ... More >>
Inquiry into support for students with learning disabilities
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 1:56 pm | Office of the Clerk
Inquiry into the identification and support for students with dyslexic, dyspraxic, and autism spectrum disorders More >>
Questions For Oral Answer August 20
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 11:40 am | Office of the Clerk
1. MARAMA FOX to the Minister of Education: Does the Minister agree that Māori boarding schools such as Turakina have produced a considerable number of Māori leaders and, if so, what is she doing to ensure the long-term sustainability of Māori boarding ... More >>
Questions and Answers - August 19
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 6:51 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. CHRIS BISHOP (National) to the Minister of Finance : How does the Government’s fiscal strategy support the New Zealand economy? More >>
Christian Churches NZ Property Trust Board Empowering Bill
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 2:01 pm | Office of the Clerk
Public submissions are being invited on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday 18 September 2015. More >>
Questions For Oral Answer August 19
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 1:32 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Finance: How does the Government’s fiscal strategy support the New Zealand economy? More >>
Questions and Answers - August 18
Tuesday, 18 August 2015, 5:42 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that “New Zealand has a diversified economy”, given that 82 percent of the growth in exports since the beginning of 2009 has been in dairy and ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer August 18
Tuesday, 18 August 2015, 11:42 am | Office of the Clerk
1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “New Zealand has a diversified economy”, given that 82 percent of the growth in exports since the beginning of 2009 has been in dairy and wood, while manufactured exports ... More >>
Questions and Answers - August 13
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 6:40 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Green) to the Minister of Trade : Does he stand by his statement that the $6.2 billion investor-state dispute settlement action initiated by the Swedish power company Vattenfall, “is not, in fact, an attempt by the company to stop a ... More >>
Public to have their say on extended drinking hours
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 2:47 pm | Office of the Clerk
A new bill extending the operating hours for bars during the Rugby World Cup passed its first stage in Parliament yesterday. More >>
Questions For Oral Answer August 13
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 11:34 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Trade: Does he stand by his statement that the $6.2 billion investor-state dispute settlement action initiated by the Swedish power company Vattenfall, “is not, in fact, an attempt by the company to stop a ... More >>
Questions and Answers - August 12
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 7:04 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on recent developments in the international economy, and how will these affect the New Zealand economy? More >>
Submissions: Hineuru & Ngāruahine Claims Settlement Bills
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 5:09 pm | Office of the Clerk
Tutehounuku Korako, Chair of the Māori Affairs Committee, is inviting public submissions on these bills. The closing date for submissions is Thursday, 24 September 2015. More >>
Questions For Oral Answer August 12
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 11:42 am | Office of the Clerk
1. SCOTT SIMPSON to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on recent developments in the international economy, and how will these affect the New Zealand economy? More >>
Questions and Answers - August 11
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 5:03 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. RON MARK (Deputy Leader—NZ First) to the Minister for Primary Industries : Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer August 11
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. RON MARK to the Minister for Primary Industries: Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
Questions and Answers - July 30
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 7:59 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister of Health: In light of his admission yesterday that health funding has not kept up with all inflationary pressures under this Government, how will the health budget absorb the increased ... More >>
Public submissions invited on treaty
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 3:12 pm | Office of the Clerk
International treaty examination of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Articles of Agreement, Final Text, adopted at 5th Chief Negotiators' Meeting, 22 May 2015 More >>
Questions For Oral Answer July 30
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 11:37 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: In light of his admission yesterday that health funding has not kept up with all inflationary pressures under this Government, how will the health budget absorb the increased cost of purchasing medicines that ... More >>
Questions and Answers - July 29
Wednesday, 29 July 2015, 6:50 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) to the Minister of Finance : How has the New Zealand economy been affected by recent international economic developments? More >>
