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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 3]
Flag burning incident in Parliament’s grounds
Friday, 19 March 2010, 3:33 pm | Parliamentary Services
The Parliamentary Service can confirm that two people staging an unauthorised protest on the grounds of Parliament at 1307 today set fire to a New Zealand flag which had been doused with an accelerant. More >>
NZ has key role in Commonwealth Parliamenary Assoc
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 4:16 pm | Parliamentary Services
New Zealand is a key player in promoting the role of parliament within the Pacific and the Commonwealth, according to the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Dr William Shija. Dr Shija met with the Speaker of the House, the Hon ... More >>
Rolling strikes create safety issue at Parliament
Friday, 30 October 2009, 9:33 am | Parliamentary Services
The Parliamentary Service says it is disappointed that the industrial action by its staff, who are members of the PSA, has moved to rolling strikes. More >>
Release of decision by the Auditor General
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 5:06 pm | Parliamentary Services
“The Parliamentary Service welcomes the statement by the Office of the Auditor General into some issues concerning member of Parliament expenses for Wellington accommodation. More >>
Contingency arrangements for Parliament
Monday, 5 October 2009, 1:12 pm | Parliamentary Services
Arrangements are in place at Parliament to minimise disruption during a one-hour stoppage by members of the Public Service Association at 3pm today, Monday 5 October. “Our contingency plans are aimed at ensuring Parliament remains safe and secure ... More >>
Parliamentary condolence book for disaster victims
Monday, 5 October 2009, 11:18 am | Parliamentary Services
Three Parliamentary Condolence Books have been set up in the Main Foyer, Parliament House today for victims of the disasters in Samoa, Tonga and Indonesia. They will be available for signing by the general public between 0700 to 2300 Monday to Friday, ... More >>
Contingency arrangements for Parliament
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 3:28 pm | Parliamentary Services
The Parliamentary Service will put in place contingency arrangements to ensure the parliamentary precincts remain safe and secure during planned industrial action by staff who are members of the PSA, its General Manager Geoff Thorn, said today. More >>
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 >>
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 >>
PSC receives Auditor General’s report
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 1:39 pm | Parliamentary Service Commission
A report by the Controller and Auditor-General into the Act Party’s electorate and out-of-Parliament offices in Wellington was presented to a meeting of the Parliamentary Service Commission today. More >>
