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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 74]
NZ Parliament hosts study programme for Pacific Clerks
Friday, 27 May 2011, 10:08 am | Office of the Clerk
Clerks and senior parliamentary staff from Pacific Island Parliaments are participating in a parliamentary study programme organised by the New Zealand Parliament from 30 May to 10 June, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith announced today. More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 18
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: In stating that “this Government introduced a balanced package of tax cuts” was he saying that his tax changes and the tax system are fair to all New Zealanders? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 17
Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 11:49 am | Office of the Clerk
1. CRAIG FOSS to the Minister of Finance: What challenges does the Government face in putting together Budget 2011? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 12
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 11:57 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Finance: In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday that money taken from some families getting Working for Families would be used to help low-income New Zealanders, will the changes to be made in his ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 11
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:57 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: How will the Budget next week help lift national savings? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 10
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : In light of his comment that “borrowing $300 million a week is unaffordable and is holding the economy back,” how much on average has his Government borrowed each week during ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 10
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 12:05 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: In light of his comment that “borrowing $300 million a week is unaffordable and is holding the economy back,” how much on average has his Government borrowed each week during the current financial year? More >>
Questions and Answers for Oral Answer - 5 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011, 12:42 am | Office of the Clerk
1. MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (National) to the Minister of Finance : Why is it important that the Government returns to Budget surplus? Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance) : Although it has been appropriate for the Government to borrow significantly through ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 5
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 11:51 am | Office of the Clerk
1. MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Finance: Why is it important that the Government returns to Budget surplus? More >>
Questions And Answers May 4
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 6:15 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? More >>
Questions And Answers May 3
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 2:02 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) to the Minister of Finance : What will be the focus of the Budget on 19 May? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - May 4
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - April 14
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 12:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Why is the Government proposing to sell shares in State-owned enterprises? More >>
Questions And Answers April 13
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 9:11 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received on the performance of the Public Service? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - April 13
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 1:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the performance of the public service? More >>
Questions And Answers April 12
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 5:29 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he have confidence in his Minister of Finance? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - April 12
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr CAM CALDER to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What reports has she received on the latest benefit numbers? More >>
Questions And Answers April 7
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 6:54 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr CAM CALDER (National) to the Minister for Social Development and Employment : What reports has she received on the latest benefit numbers? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - April 7
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 11:52 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr CAM CALDER to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What reports has she received on the latest benefit numbers? More >>
Questions And Answers - April 6
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 9:49 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that dividends from State-owned enterprise energy companies help pay for services like doctors and hospitals, and can he confirm that the dividends ... More >>
