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Parliamentary Service
The Parliamentary Service provides administrative and support services to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament.
The Parliamentary Service was established in 1985 to serve New Zealand's Parliament and provide administrative and support services to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament. Our vision is to be the best people supporting the best Parliament in the world. To achieve this our staff work across the motu in Electorate and Community Offices and on the Parliamentary precinct in Security, Visitor Services, the Parliamentary Library, Information Systems & Technology, Human Resources and more to ensure our Parliament is well supported in its work for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Parliamentary Service - Latest News [Page 14]
New Hansard Service For Oral Answers In The House
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 9:31 am | Parliamentary Services
Hansard will today start progressive posting of uncorrected versions of oral answers to questions presented to Ministers and members in the House of Representatives. More >>
Sign language on Parliament TV, 5 and 6 May
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 1:04 pm | Parliamentary Services
Over the next two days ( May 5 and 6 from 2pm to 6pm), Parliament TV will include sign language interpretation to mark New Zealand Sign Language Week. Two interpreters will work in turns to provide the interpretation which will be broadcast as an inset ... More >>
New Look For Parliament Website
Monday, 4 May 2009, 12:11 pm | Parliamentary Services
Parliament’s website has a fresh new look and enhanced search functionality to make it easier to find information about Parliament and parliamentary proceedings. More >>
NZ–Viet Nam relations in strong shape says Speaker
Friday, 17 April 2009, 5:06 pm | Parliamentary Services
The growing importance of a deeper relationship with Viet Nam has been strongly reinforced with the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, and his delegation during a series of high-level meetings in Hanoi this week. “New ... More >>
Speaker delivers Address–in–Reply speech G-G
Friday, 20 February 2009, 3:12 pm | Parliamentary Services
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, is pictured sharing a moment with the Governor–General, the Hon Anand Satyanand, at Government House Vogel in Lower Hutt after delivering the Address in Reply on behalf of the ... More >>
Electricity Commission making some progress
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 3:49 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has commended the Electricity Commission for its work on improving electricity efficiency and integrating wind generation into the grid. More >>
Environment Commissioner supports amended ETS bill
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 12:34 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealand must implement an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), says Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. “It’s the most efficient way for New Zealand to adjust to a carbon-constrained future.” More >>
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) must proceed
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 10:16 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) must proceed, as it is an essential system for New Zealand to adjust to a carbon-constrained future and live up to our clean green image, says Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. More >>
Biofuel Bill should not proceed
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 12:47 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Biofuel Bill currently before Parliament should not proceed in its current form, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright. International concern about the sustainability of biofuels and their true environmental and economic ... More >>
Environmental data collection must continue
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 2:48 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The data in Environment New Zealand 2007 is an invaluable addition to our knowledge of the environment, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright. Many past PCE reports have highlighted the lack of good environmental information, ... More >>
Joel George not applying for reappointment
Friday, 8 June 2007, 4:56 pm | Parliamentary Services
The General Manager of the Parliamentary Service, Joel George, today announced that he does not intend to apply for reappointment to the position of General Manager when his current appointment expires early next year. More >>
Commissioner delighted with Building Code changes
Friday, 4 May 2007, 5:11 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is delighted with the move toward more energy efficient buildings outlined in yesterday’s announcement on changes to the Building Code. More >>
Major sustainability forum opens in Wellington
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 4:00 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Te Kaitiaki Taiao a Te Whare Päremata www.pce.govt.nz Media release More >>
Climate change calls for cross-party response
Sunday, 18 February 2007, 12:55 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Te Kaitiaki Taiao a Te Whare Päremata www.pce.govt.nz Media release More >>
Huge potential savings in local approach to energy
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 8:45 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
In the years ahead New Zealand could save and generate huge amounts of energy by adopting local energy systems, according to a report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment tabled in Parliament on 12 December. More >>
Caution needed over wind direction
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 3:39 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Wind power is a great form of renewable energy and a key part of a sustainable energy future for New Zealand, but we need to address tensions about how the resource is being developed, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Morgan Williams. More >>
Good energy decisions are good for health
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 2:52 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Good health and environmental well-being go hand in hand. Energy efficiency through good design and extra insulation means lower power bills, better health and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases. More >>
Electricity sector needs clear strategy
Monday, 24 July 2006, 4:58 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
In the shadow of climate change and rising fossil fuel prices, it is essential that New Zealand’s electricity sector has a clear long term strategy, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Morgan Williams. More >>
Economic tools needed to manage waste
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 4:43 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealand produces a large amount of waste for a country with a small population. We would do a far better job of reducing that waste if we made more use of economic tools, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Morgan Williams. People ... More >>
P'tary Commissioner welcomes education boost
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 11:15 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
A $13 million boost to education for sustainability as part of the Budget on 18 May has been welcomed by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Morgan Williams. More >>
