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 52]

Questions and Answers - April 9

Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 5:47 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that “housing is always a big issue because people need to own a home or, frankly, in most cases, a lot of people want to own a home”? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer April 9

Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 11:42 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “housing is always a big issue because people need to own a home or, frankly, in most cases, a lot of people want to own a home”? More >>

Questions and Answers - April 8

Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 5:12 pm | Office of the Clerk

MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore) : How good is the Government—[Interruption] How is the Government ensuring recent broad-based growth and good fiscal management is delivering higher incomes— More >>

Questions For Oral Answer April 8

Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 11:43 am | Office of the Clerk

1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government ensuring recent broad-based growth and good fiscal management is delivering higher incomes and more jobs for families? More >>

Select Committee Business 17 March to 21 March 2014

Friday, 21 March 2014, 4:39 pm | Office of the Clerk

There were 14 committee meetings, all in the parliamentary complex. More >>

Kaikōura (Te Tai–o-Marokura) Marine Management Bill

Friday, 21 March 2014, 4:28 pm | Office of the Clerk

Public submissions are being invited on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Thursday, 17 April 2014. More >>

New Zealand Speaker and Clerk visit Australian Parliaments

Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:30 pm | Office of the Clerk

Speaker the Rt Hon David Carter and the Clerk of the House Mary Harris will be in Australia next week as guests of the Australian Parliament to meet with colleagues in the Australian Federal, Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales State ... More >>

Submissions Superannuation and Retirement Income Bill

Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:28 pm | Office of the Clerk

The chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is inviting submissions on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Monday, 5 May 2014. More >>

Questions and Answers - March 20

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 6:01 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon DAVID PARKER (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister of Education : Does she stand by all her statements? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer March 20

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 11:33 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements? More >>

Questions and Answers - March 19

Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 5:53 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore) to the Minister of Finance : What announcements has the Government made to build on New Zealand’s international economic position? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer March 19

Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 11:41 am | Office of the Clerk

1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What announcements has the Government made to build on New Zealand’s international economic position? More >>

Questions and Answers - March 18

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 5:58 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that his approach is “to make New Zealand a better place for Kiwis and their families”; if so, will he commit to building a high-value, ... More >>