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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 7]
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 >>
Zero Carbon Act is the right choice for NZ: PCE
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 1:03 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Zero Carbon Act is the right choice for New Zealand, says Environment Commissioner The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has today added his support for a UK-style independent Climate Commission to that of his predecessor, ... 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 >>
Time to take a historic step for climate change: PCE
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 2:36 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Time to take a historic step for climate change, says Environment Commissioner The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, has issued a rallying call to MPs of all parties: it’s time to come together to tackle climate change. ... More >>
Native birds in desperate situation
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 2:37 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
In a new report, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says New Zealand’s native birds are in a desperate situation. 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 >>
We need to work together on climate change and farming
Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 2:42 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealanders must work together and start tackling the complex problem of the biological greenhouse gases from agriculture, says Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. 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 >>
Claims Settlement Bill is now open for submissions
Monday, 26 September 2016, 12:16 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Whakaputaina mai ō whakaaro, mō te Pire Whakataunga Kerēme a Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā (Wairarapa Tamaki nui-ā-Rua). More >>
Minister congratulated on strong decision for longfin eels
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 2:44 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has congratulated the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, on his decision to make big reductions in the catch limits for longfin eels in the South Island. More >>
Commissioner releases mixed report card on environment
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 1:18 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
29 June 2016 The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a mixed report card in her assessment of the state of New Zealand’s environment . “We are lucky to live in an exceptionally beautiful country, but we have some big issues ... More >>
Commissioner welcomes step toward saving longfin eels
Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 10:43 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has welcomed a decision by the Government to remove a barrier to saving the country’s top freshwater predator, but warns that more is needed to ensure its long-term survival. More >>
Have your say on changes to Te Ture Whenua
Monday, 23 May 2016, 12:21 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
He āki tēnei i te whānau, hapū, iwi puta noa i Aotearoa kia kōrero mai i ō rātou whakaaro ki Te Pāremata, mō ngā whakahounga e whakaarohia nei ki Te Ture Whenua. He take nui, he take hiranga ki Te Komiti Whiriwhiri Tāke Māori ngā whakahounga ... More >>
Māori Affairs Committee considering 3 Treaty settlement bill
Tuesday, 3 May 2016, 4:52 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Kua tuwhera i te wiki nei, te tuku tāpae mai mō ngā pire whakamana i ētahi whakataunga i raro i te mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Kei te whakaaroaro Te Komiti Whiriwhiri Take Māori o Te Pāremata, i Te Pire Whakataunga i ngā Kerēme a Ngā Hapū o Ngāti ... More >>
Commissioner calls for bold leadership on climate change
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 3:27 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has called for bold leadership on climate change. More >>
