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.

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Select Committee Business 16 Feb to 20 Feb 2015

Friday, 20 February 2015, 5:19 pm | Office of the Clerk

• 2013/14 annual review of Auckland District Health Board, Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Canterbury District Health Board, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Hawke’s Bay District Health Board More >>

Use of social media in Parliament - call for submissions

Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:40 pm | Office of the Clerk

Public submissions are being called on the examination by the Privileges Committee of the question of privilege regarding use of social media to report on parliamentary proceedings. More >>

Questions and Answers - February 19

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 5:22 pm | Office of the Clerk

Better Public Services—Targets 1. ALASTAIR SCOTT (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance : What progress is the Government making in its programme to get better results from public services? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer February 19

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk

1. ALASTAIR SCOTT 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 - February 18

Thursday, 19 February 2015, 10:59 am | Office of the Clerk

Prime Minister—Statements on Housing 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that the Government is planning to sell state houses to “encourage and develop more diverse ownership of social ... More >>

Questions and Answers - February 17

Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 10:18 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by all his statements? More >>

Questions and Answers - February 12

Thursday, 12 February 2015, 9:53 pm | Office of the Clerk

Economy—Reports 1. CHRIS BISHOP (National) to the Minister of Finance : What recent reports has he received about what progress the Government is making to support more jobs and higher incomes? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer February 12

Thursday, 12 February 2015, 11:34 am | Office of the Clerk

1. CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received about what progress the Government is making to support more jobs and higher incomes? More >>

Questions and Answers - February 11

Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 5:27 pm | Office of the Clerk

Prime Minister—Skycity Convention Centre 1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader—Labour) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his promise to New Zealanders that “the construction of the new convention centre will not cost taxpayers or ratepayers a cent”; if ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer February 11

Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk

1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his promise to New Zealanders that “the construction of the new convention centre will not cost taxpayers or ratepayers a cent”; if not, why not? More >>

Parliamentarians to attend regional forum

Wednesday, 7 January 2015, 2:16 pm | Office of the Clerk

New Zealand members of Parliament Lindsay Tisch, David Clark and Gareth Hughes will attend the 23rd Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Quito, Ecuador next week. More >>

Public Submissions - Budget Policy Statement 2015

Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 2:20 pm | Office of the Clerk

Public submissions have been called on the Budget Policy Statement 2015. The closing date for submissions is Monday, 2 February 2015. The Budget Policy Statement 2015 sets out the overarching policy goals that will guide the Government's Budget decisions ... More >>

Represent New Zealand at Commonwealth Day 2015!

Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 9:22 am | Office of the Clerk

The New Zealand Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is seeking expressions of interest from young New Zealanders who are interested in representing New Zealand at Commonwealth Day in London on Monday 9 March 2015. The theme for 2015 ... More >>