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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 2]
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 >>
Independent Role Established To Consider MPs’ Conduct
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 6:17 pm | Parliamentary Service Commission
A Commissioner for Parliamentary Standards will be appointed to consider the conduct of MPs. On Wednesday 29 June, the Parliamentary Service Commission adopted the recommendation to establish the independent role, following consultation with parliamentary staff ... More >>
Mōuri Whenua, Mōuri Tangata, Mōuri Ora: Parliament’s Grounds Fully Reopened
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 12:07 pm | Parliamentary Service
Parliament’s grounds have been fully reopened today at a ceremony and community event with mana whenua, members of the public, and representatives of Parliament. Mōuri Whenua, Mōuri Tangata, Mōuri Ora was held on Thursday, 23 June 2022 and ... More >>
Ōhāriu Artists’ Collective To Exhibit Works Of Clay, Paint, And Wood At Parliament
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 11:16 am | Parliamentary Service
From moulded lamp sculptures to pen and acrylic on canvas, the Ōhāriu Collective exhibition showcases an exciting range of art. The exhibition from the Ōhāriu Collective, a group of 12 artists local to the Ōhāriu region in Wellington is being held at ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 2:46 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee is calling for submissions on the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill. Ngāti Kahungunu is an iwi whose area of interest spans from Cape Turnagain down to Cape Palliser, and encompasses ... More >>
Update On The Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 6:34 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee, by majority, has decided to pause the hearings of oral submissions that were scheduled for Friday, 6 May 2022. The committee is awaiting further advice about the concerns raised by the Attorney-General regarding the bill’s ... More >>
