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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.
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New Parliament Tours Showcase Art Of Aotearoa New Zealand
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 10:31 am | Parliamentary Service
Discover the history of Parliament’s art with new tours that everyone in your whānau can enjoy. Parliament has two new art tours to showcase some of the work from the Parliamentary Collection. If you’ve ever wanted to know about the artworks ... More >>
Take A Walk Through Parliament’s History And Learn About Key Moments And Milestones
Monday, 30 October 2023, 3:38 pm | Parliamentary Service
If the walls of the Parliamentary precinct could talk, they would provide an endless stream of New Zealand political history dating back over 150 years. While the prospect of talking walls is an implausible fantasy, the extensive Parliamentary Collection ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Residential Property Managers Bill
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 3:11 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee is now calling for submissions on the Residential Property Managers Bill. The bill would establish a new regulatory regime for the licensing of residential property managers and management ... More >>
Introducing Beyond The Tiles, A Press Gallery Photographic Exhibition
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:44 pm | Parliamentary Service
Press Gallery photographers at Parliament have a unique lens on what goes on inside and around the Parliamentary Precinct. Our latest exhibition, Beyond the Tiles, gives the public an insight into the gallery’s work as photojournalists and artists capturing ... More >>
Forest In The Sun Returns To Parliament
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 4:00 pm | Parliamentary Service
Parliament is thrilled to welcome the tapestry Forest in the sun back to the Beehive. The tapestry was hung above the Executive Wing stairs from the building’s opening in 1977 until 2003, when it was moved to Te Papa Tongarewa. After twenty years, New ... More >>
The Accessibility For New Zealanders Bill Has Been Reported Back To The House
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 11:51 am | Social Services and Community Committee
Today, we made our report back to the House of Representatives on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill. Our report recommended several changes to the bill after 10 months of careful consideration. We wanted to provide our report and the substantive ... More >>
May Art Exhibitions At Parliament Highlight Resilience In The Face Of Climate Change And Covid
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 12:23 pm | Parliamentary Service
Parliament is proud to showcase, Trouble in Paradise , an exhibition that encapsulates the dramatic effects of climate change in the Pacific region through stunning and profound photography. The month of May also marks New Zealand music month. To celebrate, ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Integrity Sport And Recreation Bill
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 10:58 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is now calling for submissions on the Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill. The bill would establish a new independent Crown entity: the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission. The purpose of the commission ... More >>
Proposed Changes To The Child Support System
Monday, 3 April 2023, 9:27 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Child Support (Pass on) Acts Amendment Bill would make changes to a number of Acts and regulations to pass on child support to beneficiaries on the sole parent benefit. Under the current system, Inland Revenue takes child support amounts equal ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Resale Right For Visual Artists Bill
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 12:09 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee is now calling for submissions on the Resale Right for Visual Artists Bill. The bill seeks to establish an Artist Resale Royalty scheme in New Zealand. The scheme would enable artists to ... More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed Changes To The Māori Fisheries Act 2004
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 4:21 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Chair of the Māori Affairs Select Committee is calling for public submissions on the Māori Fisheries Amendment Bill. This bill seeks to implement recommendations from Te Ohu Kai Moana, following an independent review of the Act and consultation ... More >>
Sunflower Lanyards Are Now Available At New Zealand Parliament In Support Of People With Hidden Disabilities
Monday, 27 February 2023, 4:34 pm | Parliamentary Service
Visitors to Parliament can request a sunflower lanyard, wristband, or pin, upon arrival for their visit or make a request ahead of time to indicate that they have a hidden disability, or a need for accessible arrangements or support. Supporting ... More >>
Deadline For Submissions On The Charities Amendment Bill Extended
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 5:51 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The submission deadline on the Charities Amendment Bill has been extended from 11.59pm on 10 November 2022 to 11.59pm on Friday 9 December 2022. The Bill opened for submissions on the 29th of September. Tell the Social Services and Community Committee what you ... More >>
2022 October Art Exhibitions At New Zealand Parliament
Friday, 14 October 2022, 3:24 pm | Parliamentary Service
Explore identity and connection at New Zealand Parliament exhibitions: ‘Myanmar: The People, Landscape and Culture’, and ‘The Memory of Trees’. Two exhibitions explore identity and connection through a series of vibrant landscapes of New Zealand ... More >>
2022 October Art Exhibitions At New Zealand Parliament
Friday, 14 October 2022, 3:23 pm | Parliamentary Service
Explore identity and connection at New Zealand Parliament exhibitions: ‘Myanmar: The People, Landscape and Culture’, and ‘The Memory of Trees’. Two exhibitions explore identity and connection through a series of vibrant landscapes of New Zealand ... More >>
Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill
Friday, 7 October 2022, 3:57 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee opened for submissions on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill on 14 August 2022. Submissions are open until 11.59pm on Monday, 7 November 2022. The committee wants to ensure that anyone who wishes to ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Charities Amendment Bill
Thursday, 29 September 2022, 5:14 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is now calling for submissions on the Charities Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is 11.59pm on Thursday 10 November 2022. This bill proposes to amend the Charities Act 2005. Its objective ... More >>
Experience Parliament After Dark With A Twilight Tour
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 2:17 pm | Parliamentary Service
Fancy a tour of Parliament with a side of three-course dinner at Bellamys? Experience Parliament after dark with a Twilight Tour. Presented in partnership with Bellamys by Logan Brown , Twilight Tours are an exclusive opportunity to explore the heart ... More >>
Increasing Accessibility For Disabled People—tāngata Whaikaha
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 4:16 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill is aimed at addressing the accessibility barriers faced by disabled people, tāngata whaikaha, and others, so they can live independently and participate fully in all areas of life. The bill also aims to ensure ... More >>
Ko Te Reo Te Mauri O Te Mana Māori And Te Ao Marama Collection Art Exhibition At New Zealand Parliament
Friday, 29 July 2022, 4:10 pm | Parliamentary Service
The New Zealand Parliament celebrates 50th anniversary of the petition calling for recognition of the Māori language, and 100th anniversary of Matangireia by displaying two collections of art in their Parliament exhibition spaces- Ko te reo o te mana ... More >>
