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The Day In Parliament Nov 17 2010
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 5:40 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Georgina Te Heu Heu's past catches up with her in Question Time when, taking over from Pansy Wong as acting minister of women's affairs, she's reminded of something she said about the ministry when she was in opposition. Attorney General ... More >>
The Day In Parliament Nov 16 2010
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 5:32 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Questions about Pansy Wong's resignation but no snap debate allowed. The Mana by-election attracts various questions. More >>
The Week In Parliament Nov 12 2010
Friday, 12 November 2010, 4:25 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Representatives from all parties make statements on the threat to the kiwifruit industry. Members' Bills debated on Wednesday. First reading debate on Government's Alcohol Reform Bill. Green MP David Clendon's bill on pecuniary interests ... More >>
The Day In Parliament Nov 11 2010
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 5:20 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Green MP David Clendon wins members' ballot on first try; Chris Carter causes mayhem in Question Time; first reading of Alcohol Reform Bill bogs down in outrage over Jim Anderton's allegation about election campaign donation. More >>
The Night In Parliament Nov 10 2010
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 2:49 pm | Tom Frewen
The Night In Parliament Nov 10 2010 Tom Frewen: Wednesday saw a number of Member's Bills being debated. Press Play To Start Audio Playing…. DOWNLOAD MP3 More >>
The Day In Parliament Nov 10 2010
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 5:56 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: The Speaker finds himself in conflict with former colleagues over their use of patsy questions. Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard appears before the Finance and Expenditure Committee. More >>
The Night In Parliament Nov 9 2010
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 1:36 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Rugby World Cup bill reported back with amendment, now ready for third reading. Jonathan Coleman leads off first reading debate on the Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters Bill by reading the same speech Peter Dunne delivered ... More >>
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament Nov 9 2010
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 5:22 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Ministerial announcement on kiwifruit disease; Pansy Wong in trouble over signing a document as a minister while on a private trip to China with her husband; snap debate on resignation of Bill Wilson from the Supreme Court. More >>
Tom Frewen: The Week In Parliament 05.11.10
Friday, 5 November 2010, 1:19 pm | Tom Frewen
Parliament was adjourned this week but several committee reports were tabled. Parliament Open Day to be held this weekend. More >>
The Week In Parliament 29.10.10
Friday, 29 October 2010, 4:37 pm | Tom Frewen
Labour's Trevor Mallard undertakes some creative filibustering. Committee stage of the Rugby World Cup Bill interrupted. Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Bill passes third & final reading under urgency. More >>
Today In Parliament 27.10.10
Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 5:12 pm | Tom Frewen
Finance Minister Bill English on the government's accounts; Corrections Minister Judith Collins on the virtue of work as a cure for poverty; and Environment Minister Nick Smith on Toilet Duck; Question Time is followed by the General Debate. More >>
Today In Parliament Oct 26 2010
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:46 pm | Tom Frewen
Today In Parliament Oct 26 2010 Tom Frewen: Questions about the Hobbit for Gerry Brownlee, and about Gollum for Kate Wilkinson. Speaker rejects Labour's request for an urgent debate on the resignation of Justice Bill Wilson from the Supreme Court. ... More >>
Today In Parliament 21.10.10
Thursday, 21 October 2010, 6:03 pm | Tom Frewen
Finance minister Bill English kept busy answering first four questions, using his answers to blame Labour for bad economic management.Question to committee chairman starts 20-minute argument over standing orders. Question to committee chairman tests ... More >>
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 20.10.10
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 4:51 pm | Tom Frewen
Both the Prime Minister and Labour Opposition leader get a ticking off by the Speaker. Labour MP Darren Hughes' paternity is called into question. ACT's Hilary Calvert questions the Government on what impact the Marine and Coastal Area Bill will have ... More >>
Tom Frewen: Parliament Last Night 19.10.09
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 12:52 pm | Tom Frewen
The Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill passes second reading. Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill gets first reading. More >>
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament Oct 19 2010
Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 5:41 pm | Tom Frewen
Tom Frewen: Speaker's patience is tested by the quality of questions and answers during question time. Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill gets third and final reading More >>
Tom Frewen: The Week In Parliament 15.10.10
Friday, 15 October 2010, 2:33 pm | Tom Frewen
Parliament's newest MP, the ACT Party's Hilary Calvert, replaces David Garrett and sets a new speed record by asking her first question minutes after bweing sworn in. She then makes her maiden speech, followed by the valedictory from Labour's Mana ... More >>
Today In Parliament 14.10.10
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 5:37 pm | Tom Frewen
Insults fly back and forth as parliament winds up to an irritable first week back from the adjournment. Commerce Select Committee hears submissions on the Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill. More >>
Today In Parliament 13.10.10
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 9:40 am | Tom Frewen
Jim Anderton questions Meridian Energy charging Christchurch consumers 15% GST rate in September. Labour's David Cunliffe gets no change from Finance Minister Bill English on South Canterbury Finance. Customs Minister Maurice Williams answers question about ... More >>
Today In Parliament 12.10.10
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 6:00 pm | Tom Frewen
Parliament returns from fortnight's adjournment. ACT's Hilary Calvert sets a new speed record by asking her first question in the House within a few minutes of being sworn in. Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman faces questions about TVNZ's former ... More >>
