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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.
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Submissions Are Now Open On The Copyright (Parody And Satire) Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 1:26 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
A fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, or with an adaptation of a literary, dramatic or musical work, does not constitute an infringement of the copyright in the work if it is for the purpose of parody or satire. More >>
Have Your Say On The Trust Horizon (Trust Variation) Bill
Friday, 13 March 2026, 2:47 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The bill seeks to amend the terms of the Horizon Trust, to broaden its objects from energy related purposes to charitable purposes, and to allow the terms of the trust to be varied with the approval of the High Court. More >>
Have Your Say On The Ngāti Ruapani Mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill
Friday, 13 March 2026, 1:32 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The bill proposes to enact the cultural, financial, and commercial redress agreed in the Treaty settlement signed between the Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana on 25 February 2026. More >>
Redress System For Abuse In Care Bill – Update About Submissions
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 5:47 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Social Services and Community Committee invites anyone who may have views on this bill to have their say. More >>
Have Your Say On The Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 3:29 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The settlement provides redress to Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu. This includes the return of 18 culturally significant sites, financial and commercial redress valued at $5.5 million, and other cultural and relationship-based measures. More >>
Māori Affairs Committee Meeting At Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae, Taumarunui
Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 12:25 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
Everyone is welcome. However, as requested by Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae, members of the public who wish to attend, or who are making oral submissions, who are manuhiri will need to be welcomed to Ngāpuwaiwaha. More >>
Have Your Say On The Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 4:51 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The bill seeks to give effect to certain matters contained in Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, the Ngāti Hāua deed of settlement of historical claims. More >>
Public Submissions Open On The Māori Purposes Bill
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 5:27 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
A Māori Purposes Bill is an omnibus bill that enables minor, technical, and non-controversial amendments to legislation relating to Māori affairs. This Māori Purposes Bill aims to modernise some legislation relating to Māori Affairs. More >>
Have Your Say On The Oversight Of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Bill
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:24 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The bill seeks to enhance oversight and monitoring of the Oranga Tamariki system by making structural changes to the Independent Children’s Monitor and the Children and Young People’s Commission. More >>
New Zealand Wines On The Menu With The New Parliament Wine Range
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:19 pm | Parliamentary Service
Later this year, the newly labelled wines will be served as the house range at parliamentary events and in Parliament’s onsite licenced eateries – including Bellamys Restaurant, and available for purchase at the Parliament Gift Shop. More >>
The Māori Affairs Committee Wants To Hear From You
Monday, 13 May 2024, 7:59 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee is traveling to affected regions to hear submissions on: Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill on Saturday, 8 June 2024 Te Pire Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill on Monday, ... More >>
Public Submissions Open On Te Pire Mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae O Maumahara/Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:14 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
This bill would give effect to provisions of te Whakaaetanga Whakataunga mō Ō-Rākau, te Pae o Maumahara/the Deed of Agreement relating to the Ō-Rākau site, dated 31 October 2023. Submissions can be made on the bill till midnight on 14 June 2024. More >>
Public Submissions Open On Te Korowai O Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill
Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:52 pm | Maori Affairs Committee
This bill seeks to give effect to certain matters contained in the deed of settlement signed on 29 July 2023 by the Crown and Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. More >>
Public Submissions Open On The Te Pire Whakatupua Mō Te Kāhui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:47 am | Maori Affairs Committee
The Māori Affairs Committee is calling for public submissions on the Te Pire Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill. This bill would give effect to certain matters contained in Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo/the Taranaki Maunga ... More >>
The Power Of Photographic Storytelling Showcased In Parliament’s Newest Exhibition: Operation Grapple – We Were There
Friday, 5 April 2024, 10:25 am | Parliamentary Service
The new Parliament exhibition of the same name is the work of professional photographer Denise Baynham, who says her motivation behind this exhibition is to “both honour and recognise the veterans and tell the story of this chapter of their lives.” More >>
New Parliament Tours Showcase Art Of Aotearoa New Zealand
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 10:31 am | Parliamentary Service
Discover the history of Parliament’s art with new tours that everyone in your whānau can enjoy. Parliament has two new art tours to showcase some of the work from the Parliamentary Collection. If you’ve ever wanted to know about the artworks ... More >>
Take A Walk Through Parliament’s History And Learn About Key Moments And Milestones
Monday, 30 October 2023, 3:38 pm | Parliamentary Service
If the walls of the Parliamentary precinct could talk, they would provide an endless stream of New Zealand political history dating back over 150 years. While the prospect of talking walls is an implausible fantasy, the extensive Parliamentary Collection ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Residential Property Managers Bill
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 3:11 pm | Social Services and Community Committee
The Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee is now calling for submissions on the Residential Property Managers Bill. The bill would establish a new regulatory regime for the licensing of residential property managers and management ... More >>
Introducing Beyond The Tiles, A Press Gallery Photographic Exhibition
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:44 pm | Parliamentary Service
Press Gallery photographers at Parliament have a unique lens on what goes on inside and around the Parliamentary Precinct. Our latest exhibition, Beyond the Tiles, gives the public an insight into the gallery’s work as photojournalists and artists capturing ... More >>
Forest In The Sun Returns To Parliament
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 4:00 pm | Parliamentary Service
Parliament is thrilled to welcome the tapestry Forest in the sun back to the Beehive. The tapestry was hung above the Executive Wing stairs from the building’s opening in 1977 until 2003, when it was moved to Te Papa Tongarewa. After twenty years, New ... More >>
