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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 4]
The Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Bill Opens For Submissions
Monday, 28 June 2021, 5:49 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee has opened for submissions on the Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Bill. The legislation relates to a deed of settlement signed by the Crown and Ngāti Rangitihi. Ngāti Rangitihi is an iwi that traces its origins ... More >>
Have Your Say: Proposed Changes To Remove The Subsequent Child Policy From The Social Security Act 2018
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 5:23 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Security (Subsequent Child Policy Removal) Amendment Bill 2021 proposes amendments to the Social Security Act 2018 and the Social Security Regulations 2018, to remove the subsequent child policy. Currently, if someone has another child while ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Girl Guides Association (New Zealand Branch) Incorporation Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 3:38 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
You can now have your say on the Girl Guides Association (New Zealand Branch) Incorporation Amendment Bill, which is currently before the Social Services and Community Committee. The purpose of the bill is to clarify and confirm the powers of the Girl Guides Association ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Local Electoral (Māori Wards And Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 7:23 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Public submissions on the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill are open until 5.00pm on Thursday 11 February, 2021. This bill seeks to amend the Local Electoral Act 2001 to improve Māori representation in local government. ... More >>
Submissions Now Open For: Local Electoral (Māori Wards And MāoriConstituencies) Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 6:50 am | Maori Affairs Committee
The Chairperson of the Māori Affairs Committee has invited public submissions on the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill without a closing date. A closing date for public submissions is to be considered at the ... More >>
Security At NZ Parliament
Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 1:04 pm | Parliamentary Services
Media Statement – Parliamentary Service Chief Executive, Rafael Gonzalez-Montero 13 January 2021 Recent events around the world and this morning’s incident at our own Parliament buildings have resulted in increased interest in the security measures ... More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed Changes To Improve Financial Assistance For Caregivers
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 11:00 am | Social Services and Community Committee
Across New Zealand, there are about 22,000 children who are looked after by caregivers. These caregivers are split into two categories: those who look after children in State care (and receive the foster care allowance), and those who look after children ... More >>
Closing Date Set For Submissions Child Support Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper No 538
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 10:41 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee has set a closing date for public submissions on the Child Support Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper No 538. Currently, late payment penalties are imposed on a liable parent if they ... More >>
Closing Date Set For Submissions On A Proposed Youth Justice Demerit Points System
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 10:40 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee has set a closing date for public submissions on the Oranga Tamariki (Youth Justice Demerit Points) Amendment Bill, which was referred to the committee on 21 July 2020. Submissions will close on Wednesday 3 February ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Bill
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 5:06 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Chairperson of the Māori Affairs Committee has called for submissions on the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Bill. The bill seeks to improve processes for transferring and allocating aquaculture settlement assets to iwi. It proposes ... More >>
New Agreement Improves Employment Conditions For Parliamentary Staff
Monday, 14 September 2020, 4:40 pm | Parliamentary Service
Today, a new collective agreement was signed between Parliamentary Service, the PSA and E tū that results in significant improvements in employment arrangements for Parliamentary Service staff working on events-based contracts. Parliamentary ... More >>
The Māori Affairs Committee Completes Its Inquiry Into Health Inequities For Māori
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 9:55 am | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee has completed its inquiry into health inequities for Māori and has presented its final report. You can read the committee’s report here . The inquiry was initiated in March 2019 and focused on cancer care. It explored ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Introduction Of The Youth Demerit Points System
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 7:42 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is calling for public submissions on the Oranga Tamariki (Youth Justice Demerit Points) Amendment Bill, which was referred to the committee on 21 July 2020. This Member’s Bill would introduce a youth demerit ... More >>
Have Your Say On An SOP That Would Make Changes To Penalties Imposed By Child Support Amendment Bill
Friday, 24 July 2020, 3:47 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is calling for public submissions on the Child Support Amendment Bill Supplementary Order Paper No 538. Currently, late payment penalties are imposed on a liable parent if they do not pay child support ... More >>
Have Your Say On Changes To The Child Support Scheme
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 5:39 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is calling for public submissions on the Child Support Amendment Bill, which was referred to the committee on 6 May 2020. The child support scheme will move to Inland Revenue’s new systems and process ... More >>
Submission Deadline Extended: Local Government (Rating Of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 16 April 2020, 3:49 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee has agreed to extend the submission deadline on the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill. The original deadline was 17 April, and has now been extended by one month until midnight, 17 May. The ... More >>
The Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill Opens For Submissions
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 4:16 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee has opened for submissions on the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill. The legislation relates to a deed of settlement signed by the Crown and Ahuriri Hapū. Ahuriri Hapū are based in and around Napier, in the Hawke’s ... More >>
Have Your Say On Changes To The Rules For Tenants And Landlords
Friday, 21 February 2020, 10:23 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee, Gareth Hughes, is calling for public submissions on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, which was referred to the committee on 20 February 2020. The Residential Tenancies Act ... More >>
Have Your Say On The International Rules For Recovering Child Support From A Person Overseas
Thursday, 20 February 2020, 5:22 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
Parliament is now seeking public submissions on an international treaty that makes it possible to recover child or spousal support from someone who lives in another country. The Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and ... More >>
Harmony in the House – a show of parliamentary proportions
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 10:59 am | Parliamentary Service
New Zealand Parliament is proud to present Harmony in the House 2019, a talent show spectacular! More >>
