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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 47]
Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3)
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 10:23 am | Office of the Clerk
The chairperson of the Government Administration Committee is inviting submissions on this bill. The closing date for submissions is 30 January 2015. More >>
Social Assistance to Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau Bill
Monday, 10 November 2014, 12:49 pm | Office of the Clerk
Pn 4 November 2014, the House of Representatives referred the Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau) Bill to the Social Services Select Committee for consideration and report to the House by 4 May 2015. More >>
Questions and Answers - November 6
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 5:30 pm | Office of the Clerk
Job Creation—Reports 1. DAVID BENNETT (National - Hamilton East) to the Minister for Economic Development : What reports has he received on job growth in the New Zealand economy? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer November 6
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk
1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister for Economic Development: What reports has he received on job growth in the New Zealand economy? More >>
Questions and Answers - November 5
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 8:06 pm | Office of the Clerk
Prime Minister—Statements [Sitting date: 05 November 2014. Volume:701;Page:1. Text is subject to correction.] More >>
Questions For Oral Answer November 5
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 12:02 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
Questions and Answers - November 4
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 5:01 pm | Office of the Clerk
Islamic State Conflict—Government Response 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader - NZ First) to the Prime Minister : Is he committed to an open and transparent Government on issues where New Zealand may soon be involved in conflict in the Middle East? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer November 4
Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 11:41 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Is he committed to an open and transparent Government on issues where New Zealand may soon be involved in conflict in the Middle East? More >>
Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill
Friday, 31 October 2014, 3:36 pm | Office of the Clerk
Tutehounuku Korako, Chair of the Māori Affairs Committee, is inviting further public submissions on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday, 5 December 2014. More >>
Questions and Answers - October 30
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 5:09 pm | Office of the Clerk
Economy—Interest Rates and Inflation 1. ALASTAIR SCOTT (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on the economy, particularly on the direction of interest rates and inflation? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer October 30
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. ALASTAIR SCOTT to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy, particularly on the direction of interest rates and inflation? More >>
Questions and Answers - October 29
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 5:44 pm | Office of the Clerk
Prime Minister—Statements 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Acting Deputy Leader - Labour) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
Questions and Answers - October 28
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 3:26 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader - Green) to the Prime Minister : Did he tell Cameron Slater that he recognised the mother of a car crash victim—a young man described by Mr Slater as “a feral”—from his Pike River meetings? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer October 29
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 11:55 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
New Zealand Parliament hosts Fijian parliamentarians
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 1:11 pm | Office of the Clerk
The New Zealand Parliament this week plays host to a delegation from the Parliament of Fiji. The delegation is the first from the Fijian Parliament to travel outside of Fiji since their recent elections, and the visit marks a resumption of official ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer October 28
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 11:36 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Prime Minister: Did he tell Cameron Slater that he recognised the mother of a car crash victim – a young man described by Mr Slater as “a feral” – from his Pike River meetings? More >>
Questions and Answers - October 23
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 5:51 pm | Office of the Clerk
Economic Programme—Policies 1. JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) to the Minister of Finance : What measures is the Government taking to help the New Zealand economy become more productive and competitive? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer October 23
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 11:40 am | Office of the Clerk
1. JAMI-LEE ROSS to the Minister of Finance: What measures is the Government taking to help the New Zealand economy become more productive and competitive? More >>
Questions and Answers - October 22
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 5:41 pm | Office of the Clerk
Child Poverty—Government Priorities and Policies 1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Acting Deputy Leader - Labour) to the Deputy Prime Minister : Will he make reducing child poverty a Better Public Service target given the statement in the Speech from the Throne ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer October 22
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Deputy Prime Minister: Will he make reducing child poverty a Better Public Service target given the statement in the Speech from the Throne that his Government will continue to “have a focus on poverty, especially child ... More >>
