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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.
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Questions and Answers - February 12
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 6:42 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that “there are more children in poverty than at some point in the past”, and if so, does he remain concerned about child poverty levels in ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer February 12
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 11:40 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “there are more children in poverty than at some point in the past”, and if so, does he remain concerned about child poverty levels in New Zealand? More >>
Questions and Answers - February 11
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 6:30 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that “personally I’ve been of the view that transparency is a good thing. As Prime Minister I’ve tried to lead that charge…”? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer Feb 11
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 11:41 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “personally I’ve been of the view that transparency is a good thing. As Prime Minister I’ve tried to lead that charge…”? More >>
Questions and Answers - January 30
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 7:34 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on the outlook for the economy this year—and particularly for monetary policy and interest rates? More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - January 30
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 11:54 am | Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN HAYES to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the outlook for the economy this year – and particularly for monetary policy and interest rates? More >>
Questions and Answers - January 29
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 7:27 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement in 2011 that “for the average New Zealand child, most of them are doing extremely well”? More >>
Questions for oral answer - Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 12:10 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement in 2011 that "for the average New Zealand child, most of them are doing extremely well"? More >>
Procedure to publish names of MP's absent without permission
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 10:19 am | Office of the Clerk
All members of Parliament should attend parliamentary business. This expectation is now backed up by a new procedure to publish the names of members who are absent without permission. A deduction will be made from the salary of a member whose name ... More >>
Select Committee Business From 9 to 13 December 2013
Friday, 13 December 2013, 5:32 pm | Office of the Clerk
There were seven committee meetings, all in the parliamentary complex. More >>
Questions and Answers - December 11
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 6:53 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PETER DUNNE (Leader—United Future) to the Minister of Finance : With regard to the Commerce Commission, what was he implying when he told NewstalkZB that the Government does not want “another episode where there’s such a significant impact ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - December 11
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 11:58 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PETER DUNNE to the Minister of Finance: With regard to the Commerce Commission, what was he implying when he told NewstalkZB that the Government does not want “another episode where there’s such a significant impact from a decision based on our regulation”? More >>
Questions and Answers - December 10
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 7:37 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister for Social Development : Will she set specific targets for reducing child poverty; if so, what child poverty measures will she use? More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - December 10
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister for Social Development: Will she set specific targets for reducing child poverty; if so, what child poverty measures will she use? More >>
Select Committee Business, 2 to 6 December 2013
Friday, 6 December 2013, 5:24 pm | Office of the Clerk
• 2012/13 financial review of non-departmental appropriations for Vote Education and Vote Science and Innovation More >>
Questions and Answers - December 5
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 6:34 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon TAU HENARE (National) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received showing progress in lifting economic growth and creating new job opportunities? More >>
Submissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 4:51 pm | Office of the Clerk
Public submissions are being invited on this treaty. The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 21 January 2014. More >>
Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3)
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 2:16 pm | Office of the Clerk
Public submissions are being invited on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday 14 February 2014. The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) implements the Government’s decisions regarding a second phase of legislative reform relating ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - December 5
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 11:45 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon TAU HENARE to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received showing progress in lifting economic growth and creating new job opportunities? More >>
Questions and Answers - December 4
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 5:58 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he have confidence in the stability of his Government? More >>
