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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 5]
Have your say on proposed changes to Superannuation
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 5:24 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Have your say on the proposed changes to New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran’s Pension) More >>
Have your say on rates rebate applications
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 5:04 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is seeking submissions on the Rates Rebate (Statutory Declarations) Amendment Bill. This bill aims to improve the process of applying for rates rebates. It proposes: • Removing the requirement to make a statutory ... More >>
The Te Ture Whenua Maori Amendment Bill opens for submission
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 5:03 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee is calling for submissions on the Te Ture Whenua Maori (Succession, Dispute Resolution, and Related Matters) Amendment Bill. More >>
The Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill opens for submissions
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 2:33 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee is calling for public submissions on the Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua Kēnana/Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill. The bill is in response to the criminal conviction of Rua Kēnana. It seeks to restore his character, ... More >>
Have your say on an inquiry into health inequities for Māori
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 5:09 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Public submissions are now being called for the Māori Affairs Committee’s inquiry into health inequities for Māori. More >>
Have your say on the Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 8:43 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is calling for public submissions on the Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill. More >>
Have your say on the Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill
Friday, 5 April 2019, 11:00 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The bill would amend 12 interrelated Acts and aims to give full effect to parts of the Children, Young Persons, and their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017. It seeks to ensure that the benefits of the policy to include 17-year-olds ... More >>
NZ Parliament to celebrate Children’s Day 2019
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 9:45 am | Parliamentary Services
On Sunday, 3 March New Zealand Parliament will celebrate Te rā o ngā tamariki, Children’s Day, with a range of fun, engaging activities for the whole family. More >>
Submissions open on Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Bill
Friday, 21 December 2018, 10:50 am | Maori Affairs Committee
The Chairperson of the Māori Affairs Committee, Rino Tirikatene, is calling for public submissions on the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Vesting Bill. The bill seeks to transfer the assets and liabilities of the New Zealand Māori Arts ... More >>
Have your say on the KiwiSaver Amendment Bill
Friday, 14 September 2018, 11:25 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is seeking public submissions on a bill that would make it possible for foster parents, or kin carers, to open a KiwiSaver account for a foster child in their care. At present, foster parents must apply to ... More >>
Parliamentary Service Application misconfiguration
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 8:22 pm | Parliamentary Service
Today Parliamentary Service became aware of an application misconfiguration which has potentially allowed internal access to monthly cost centre management and budget reports. This information was inadvertently accessed by a staff member, who took ... More >>
NZ Parliament event celebrates Matariki 2018
Monday, 18 June 2018, 3:06 pm | Parliamentary Services
On Sunday, 24 June NZ Parliament will celebrate Matariki with a day full of fun, engaging activities for the whole whānau. More >>
Have your say on the Social Assistance Bill
Friday, 13 April 2018, 12:02 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is seeking submissions on the Social Assistance (Residency Qualification) Legislation Bill. The bill would change the residential qualifications for New Zealand superannuation and the veterans’ pension ... More >>
Have your say on whether tenants should pay letting fees
Friday, 13 April 2018, 10:03 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is seeking submissions on the Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Bill. The bill aims to ensure that costs associated with letting a rental property are met by the landlord, who benefits ... More >>
Have your say on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill
Friday, 23 February 2018, 9:37 am | Social Services and Community Committee
Have your say on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill The Social Services and Community Committee is seeking submissions on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill. The bill aims to reduce child poverty and improve the overall wellbeing of children. The purpose ... More >>
Have your say on the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Claims Settlement Bill
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 5:09 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Send your submission on the bill by midnight on Friday 2 February 2018. Public submissions are now open on the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Claims Settlement Bill, which is being considered by Parliament’s Māori Affairs Committee. The bill would give effect to the deed ... More >>
Submissions Open on Social Workers Registration Legislation
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:12 am | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee is seeking submissions on the Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill. The bill aims to amend the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 to: More >>
Iwi and Hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa Claims Settlement Bill
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 4:56 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Submissions are now open on the Iwi and Hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa Claims Settlement Bill, a piece of legislation that would settle the historical Treaty of Waitangi Claims of the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa. More >>
Update : New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Bill
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 1:09 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Māori Affairs Committee – House of Representatives For immediate release – 16 November 2016 Update on the New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Bill. More >>
Public to have their say on Waitara Lands Bill
Monday, 26 September 2016, 12:19 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Public submissions are now open on the Waitara Lands Bill, which is being considered by Parliament’s Māori Affairs Committee. More >>
