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1. SIMON POWER (National—Rangitikei) to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by a Ministry of Justice document from October 2005, which states that targeting electronic bail towards those defendants who would otherwise be remanded in custody ... More >>
1. SIMON POWER to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by a Ministry of Justice document from October 2005 which states that targeting electronic bail towards those defendants who would otherwise be remanded in custody “conflicts with the fact ... More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that a mortgage interest rate levy is a “dead duck” and “unlikely to see the light of day again”; if not, why not? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that a mortgage interest rate levy is a “dead duck” and “unlikely to see the light of day again”; if not, why not? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that a mortgage interest rate levy is a “dead duck” and “unlikely to see the light of day again”; if not, why not? More >>
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Minister of Finance: What was the total net area of land sold to overseas investors in the 21 months since the relevant provisions of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 commenced, and how does this ... More >>
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Minister of Finance: What was the total net area of land sold to overseas investors in the 21 months since the relevant provisions of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 commenced, and how does this compare with the ... More >>
Hon Bill English: Why did he suggest ring-fencing losses on investment property when, on 25 July 2005, he told the Wellington Property Investors Association seminar that “our position on the taxation of property is that the status quo is quite adequate, ... More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: Is it Government policy to introduce the ring-fencing of losses on investment property? More >>
How does he respond to the letter he received from Judge Carrie Wainwright, that in the process followed by the Office of Treaty Settlements with Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei, a process “more flawed than any the Tribunal has inquired into”, that ... More >>
Dr PITA SHARPLES: How does he respond to the letter he received from Judge Carrie Wainwright, that in the process followed by the Office of Treaty Settlements with Ngati Whatua o Orakei, a process “more flawed than any the Tribunal has inquired ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition)JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition)211KEY, JOHN to the Prime MinisterPrime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that “20 hours free education a week will be able to be provided for 3 and 4-year-olds at ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that “20 hours free education a week will be able to be provided for three and four year-olds at any licensed teacher-led service in New Zealand from July 2007.”; if so, what did ... More >>
1. CHARLES CHAUVEL (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: Has he received any reports of employer support for KiwiSaver? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Corrections; if so, why? More >>
1. CHARLES CHAUVEL to the Minister of Finance: Has he received any reports of employer support for KiwiSaver? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Corrections; if so, why? More >>
1. SHANE JONES (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on alternative approaches to fiscal policy? More >>
1. SHANE JONES to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on alternative approaches to fiscal policy? More >>
Taito Phillip Field—Prime Minister's Comments; Broadbank Network—Financing; Budget 2007—Treasury Estimate of Fiscal Impulse; District Health Boards—Removal of Elected Members; Youth Crime—Government Pledge; Television New Zealand—Charter Obligations ... More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement on the actions of Taito Phillip Field while a Minister, “I think the only thing he is probably guilty of is trying to be helpful to someone.”; if ... More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement on the actions of Taito Phillip Field while a Minister, “I think the only thing he is probably guilty of is trying to be helpful to someone.”; if so, why? More >>
1. SUE BRADFORD (Green) to the Minister of Finance: What, if any, are the current market values of holdings in Sky City Entertainment Group held by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Earthquake Commission, ... More >>
1. SUE BRADFORD to the Minister of Finance: What, if any, are the current market values of holdings in Sky City Entertainment Group held by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Earthquake Commission, the National ... More >>
1. PITA PARAONE (NZ First) to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement to the House that “No tenant of the Housing New Zealand Corporation can be a non - New Zealander.”, and how many of the 1,508 non - New Zealand citizen applicants ... More >>
1. PITA PARAONE to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement to the House that “No tenant of the Housing New Zealand Corporation can be a non-New Zealander.”, and how many of the 1,508 non-New Zealand citizen applicants granted tenancy in Housing ... More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: What assurances can she give, as the leader of the current coalition of Labour, United Future, and New Zealand First, that the Government commands a majority in this House? More >>
1. Hon MARK GOSCHE to the Minister for ACC: Has she received any recent reports concerning ACC levy rates? More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Finance? More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Finance? More >>
1. BARBARA STEWART (NZ First) to the Associate Minister for Senior Citizens: Has he received any recent reports regarding the potential future use of microchip technology in the SuperGold card for seniors due for release in August? More >>
1. BARBARA STEWART to the Associate Minister for Senior Citizens: Has he received any recent reports regarding the potential future use of microchip technology in the Super Gold Card for seniors due for release in August? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Minister of Finance: In how many of his eight Budgets has he reduced statutory tax rates? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: In how many of his eight Budgets has he reduced statutory tax rates? More >>
1. JEANETTE FITZSIMONS (Co-Leader—Green) to the Prime Minister: What kind of encouragement, if any, does she believe businesses will need to help achieve her goal for New Zealand to be carbon neutral and sustainable? More >>
1. JEANETTE FITZSIMONS to the Prime Minister: What kind of encouragement, if any, does she believe businesses will need to help achieve her goal for New Zealand to be carbon neutral and sustainable? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Minister of Finance: Has he discussed his forthcoming Budget with the Reserve Bank; if not, why not? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: Has he discussed his forthcoming Budget with the Reserve Bank; if not, why not? More >>
1. SHANE JONES (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on changes to the Working for Families programme and tax rates? More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement last year, with respect to the economy, that “Our job in government has been to stop New Zealand running the race to the bottom, and to aim for the top.”? More >>
1. SHANE JONES to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on changes to the Working for Families programme and tax rates? More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement last year, with respect to the economy, that “Our job in government has been to stop New Zealand running the race to the bottom, and to aim for the top.”? More >>
1. Disability Strategy—Achievements Question No. 2 to Minister 2. Education Standards—Botswana Visit 3. Water—Tainui Ownership of Waikato River 4. Election Funding—Electoral Act 5. Environment—OECD Reports Question No. 3 to Minister More >>
1. Hon TONY RYALL (National—Bay of Plenty) to the Minister of Health: When will he express confidence or not in the chairs of the Auckland district health boards, Wayne Brown, Pat Snedden, and Kay McKelvie? More >>
1. STEVE CHADWICK to the Minister for Disability Issues: What significant achievements have recently been made under the New Zealand Disability Strategy? More >>
1. Hon TONY RYALL to the Minister of Health: When will he express confidence or not in the chairs of the Auckland district health boards, Wayne Brown, Pat Snedden and Kay McKelvie? More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health; if so, why? More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health; if so, why? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that those who oppose the legislation currently before the House to amend section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961 were “demanding the right to be able ... More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that those who oppose the legislation currently before the House to amend section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961 were “demanding the right to be able to thrash and beat children”; ... More >>
1. DARIEN FENTON (Labour) to the Minister of Labour: What changes will be made to the minimum wage on 1 April this year? More >>
1. DARIEN FENTON to the Minister of Labour: What changes will be made to the minimum wage on 1 April this year? More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health? More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health? More >>
1. Māori Customary Rights—Water 2. Laboratory Services, Auckland—Conflict of Interest 3. Māori Youth—Employment 4. Auckland District Health Boards—Deputy Chairman 5. Sexual Violence—Government Response 6. Laboratory Services, Auckland—Consultation More >>
1. TE URUROA FLAVELL to the Minister for the Environment: He aha nga kupu tohutohu kua whiwhi e ia mai i nga ropu Maori whiriwhiri kaupapa me Te Puni Kokiri, e pa ana ki te mana tuku iho o te Maori mo te wai? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health; if so, why? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health; if so, why? More >>
1. Taxation—Economic Effects 2. Corrections and Justice, Ministers and Chief Executives—Confidence 3. Land—State-owned Enterprises 4. National Certificate of Educational Achievement—Cambridge Examinations 5. Mount Ruapehu—Lahar Question No. 2 to Minister 6. Corrections, ... More >>
1. TIM BARNETT to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the role of taxation in the economy? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Minister of Corrections: Did he apologise for the actions or failings of his Department of Corrections when he met privately with the family of murder victim Karl Kuchenbecker; if not, why not? More >>
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Corrections: Did he apologise for the actions or failings of his Department of Corrections when he met privately with the family of murder victim Karl Kuchenbecker; if not, why not? More >>
1. KEITH LOCKE (Green) to the Prime Minister: When she discusses trade, Afghanistan, and instability in the Pacific with George W Bush at the White House next week, will she also be raising climate change, the United States’ human rights record, and ... More >>
1. KEITH LOCKE to the Prime Minister: When she discusses trade, Afghanistan and instability in the Pacific with George W Bush at the White House next week, will she also be raising climate change, the United States’ human rights record and the war in Iraq? More >>
1. Corrections, Minister and Department—Confidence of Prime Minister 2. Tax Cuts—Advisability 3. Early Childhood Education—Free Hours, Service Providers 4. Superannuation—1 April Increases 5. Corrections, Department—Confidence of Corrections, Minister ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Corrections and his department; if so, why? More >>
The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations (CORANZ) has welcomed the release of the long awaited Acland Access Consultation Panel Report today. Spokesman Dr Hugh Barr said “This report provides a unique opportunity for the Government to redress ... More >>
1. Court Fines—Remission 2. Office of Treaty Settlements—Whenuakite Station 3. Taxation—OECD Comparisons of Personal Tax 4. Early Childhood Education—Free Hours Policy 5. Office of Treaty Settlements—Advice 6. Legal Aid—Access to Justice ... More >>
1. RON MARK to the Minister for Courts: Is he satisfied with the number of fines being remitted by the courts; if so, why? More >>
1. Ministers, Finance, Education, and Social Development and Employment—Confidence 2. Venture Investment Fund—Reports 3. Roading—Ministerial Advisory Group Findings 4. Savings—Households 5. Deforestation—Rates Comparison 6. Family Wellbeing Services—Funding More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, and the Minister for Social Development and Employment; if so, why? More >>
1. SHANE JONES (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on the appropriate settings for good fiscal management? More >>
1. SHANE JONES to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on the appropriate settings for good fiscal management? More >>
1. Carbon Neutrality—Government Agencies 2. KiwiSaver Scheme—Reports 3. Health Services—Value for Money 4. Cluster Bombs—Lebanon 5. Taito Phillip Field—Immigration, Associate Minister 6. Early Childhood Education—Free Hours Policy 7. Algerian Refugee—Security ... More >>
1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister responsible for Climate Change Issues: How do the estimates tabled in the House by the Minister of Finance yesterday, showing carbon footprints of the first six government agencies to go carbon neutral, compare to ... More >>
1. MOANA MACKEY (Labour) to the Minister of Education: What reports has he received on the administration of the 2006 National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) examinations? More >>
1. MOANA MACKEY to the Minister of Education: What reports has he received on the administration of the 2006 NCEA examinations? More >>
1. Climate Change—Forestry 2. Carbon Neutrality—Prime Minister’s Statement 3. Foreshore and Seabed—Legislative Framework Question No. 4 to Minister 4. Corrections, Department—Confidence 5. Family Violence—Departmental Advice 6. Hospitals—Productivity ... More >>
1. RODNEY HIDE to the Prime Minister: Following her statement to the House last week recognising “the important contribution of forestry to climate change mitigation strategies”, by how much can New Zealand forestry mitigate climate change and what ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that the costs of early childhood education will be lower “for all New Zealand families with the implementation of up to 20 hours free early childhood education ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that the costs of early childhood education will be lower “for all New Zealand families with the implementation of up to 20 hours free early childhood education for three and four ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by the statement in the Speech from the Throne in 1999 that her Government would “restore public confidence in the political integrity of Parliament and the electoral process”? More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by the statement in the Speech from the Throne in 1999 that her Government would “restore public confidence in the political integrity of Parliament and the electoral process”? More >>
1. DARIEN FENTON (Labour) to the Minister of Labour: Has she received any reports relating to proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000? More >>
1. DARIEN FENTON to the Minister of Labour: Has she received any reports relating to proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000? More >>
1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH (National—Nelson) to the Minister responsible for Climate Change Issues: How will the Government ensure that New Zealand meets its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, noting the statement by Victoria University economics senior ... More >>
1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister responsible for Climate Change Issues: How will the Government ensure that New Zealand meets its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, noting the statement by Victoria University economics senior lecturer Dr Geoff Bertram ... More >>
1. GORDON COPELAND (United Future) to the Minister of Immigration: Why is the Government proceeding with the decision to “collect and use limited biometric information”, namely fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition, from migrants and Kiwis returning ... More >>
1. Carbon Neutrality—New Zealand 2. Taxation—Business Tax Review 3. Carbon Neutrality—Energy Strategy Document 4. Climate Change—Conservation Management 5. GE Contamination—Sweet Corn 6. Elective Surgery—Laboratory Workers’ Strike 7. Positive Ageing Strategy—Goals ... More >>
1. GORDON COPELAND to the Minister of Immigration: Why is the Government proceeding with the decision to “collect and use limited biometric information”, namely fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition, from migrants and Kiwis returning ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that New Zealand “could aim to be carbon neutral”? More >>
1. Hon MARK GOSCHE (Labour—Maungakiekie) to the Minister of Defence: What role is the New Zealand Defence Force playing in Tonga? More >>
1. Hon MARK GOSCHE to the Minister of Defence: What role is the New Zealand Defence Force playing in Tonga? More >>
1. Otago District Health Board—Auditor-General’s Procurement Guidelines 2. Senior Citizens—Services 3. Schools—Quality of Education 4. Protected Disclosures Act—Amendment 5. Whangamata Marina—Minister's Decision 6. Stadium—National Party Support More >>
1. Hon TONY RYALL to the Minister of Health: Does the Otago District Health Board follow the Auditor-General’s guidelines on procurement with respect to all of its contracts with suppliers and providers? More >>
1. KEITH LOCKE (Green) to the Minister for the Rugby World Cup: Is the Government prepared, in the words of constitutional law expert Dr Bill Hodge, to damage “the constitutional fabric of New Zealand” by ramming through a waterfront stadium requiring ... More >>
1. KEITH LOCKE to the Minister for the Rugby World Cup: Is the Government prepared, in the words of constitutional law expert Dr Bill Hodge, to damage “the constitutional fabric of New Zealand” by ramming through a waterfront stadium requiring legislation ... More >>
( Uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further editing. ) Thursday, 16 November 2006 Questions for Oral Answer Questions to Ministers Childcare—Free Hours Policy National Certificate of Educational Achievement—Examination Process ... More >>
1. Hon TAU HENARE to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by his pre-election statement that “86,000 children will definitely get 20 free hours under Labour”? More >>
1. Police—Public Confidence 2. World Cup 2011—Auckland Stadium 3. Climate Change—APEC Summit 4. Electricity Commissioner—Minister's Comments 5. Primary Health Care—Reports 6. Ingram Report—Ministerial Review 7. Cancer Diagnoses—PET/CT Scanners More >>
1. MARTIN GALLAGHER to the Minister of Police: What reports has she received on public confidence in the New Zealand Police? More >>
1. MARTIN GALLAGHER to the Minister of Police: What reports has she received on public confidence in the New Zealand Police? More >>
1. Cancer—Radiotherapy 2. Public Broadcasting—Digital Technology 3. Ingram Report—Ministerial Review 4. Overseas Investment Act—Impact Forecast 5. Fraud—Zero Tolerance 6. Psychiatric Patients—Abuse Claims More >>
1. Hon TONY RYALL to the Minister of Health: Are cancer patients getting appropriate timely access to radiotherapy treatment; if not, why not? More >>
Questions to Ministers Regional Development Growth Carbon Tax Climate Change, Minister's Statements Transport, Agriculture, Energy, Ministers Confidence Question No. 4 to Minister Closing the Gaps Policy Success Tourist Spending Reports Health Expenditure ... More >>
1. Climate Changes Issues, Forestry, Environment, Ministers—Confidence 2. Roading—Waikato Region 3. Immigration Service—Confidence 4. Paid Parental Leave—Uptake 5. Environmental Education—Initiatives 6. Police Roles—Civilian Employees 7. Benefit Changes—Minister's ... More >>
1. DARREN HUGHES to the Minister for Industry and Regional Development: What is the Government doing to stimulate growth in regional New Zealand? More >>
1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in her Ministers Responsible for Climate Change Issues, of Forestry, and for the Environment? More >>
1. Rugby World Cup 2011—Auckland Stadium 2. Business Capability, New Zealand—Enhancement 3. Energy and Climate Change—Prime Minister's Speech 4. Local Government Rating Inquiry—Key Objectives 5. Ingram Report—Work Visas 6. Quality Regulation Review—Progress ... More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH to the Prime Minister: What did she mean when she stated, in relation to a stadium in Auckland for the Rugby World Cup, “it’s a no-brainer if you can find a brown field site which could be developed on within the very strict time parameters ... More >>
1. MOANA MACKEY (Labour) to the Minister of Education: What is the Government doing to further improve the teaching of mathematics in New Zealand schools? More >>
1. MOANA MACKEY to the Minister of Education: What is the Government doing to further improve the teaching of mathematics in New Zealand schools? More >>
1. JOHN KEY (National—Helensville) to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with the Reserve Bank’s interpretation of the policy targets agreement as “requiring CPI inflation to be comfortably within the 1 to 3 percent target band over the second ... More >>
1. JOHN KEY to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with the Reserve Bank’s interpretation of the Policy Targets Agreement as “requiring CPI inflation to be comfortably within the 1-3 percent target band over the second half of a three-year forecasting horizon.”; ... More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH (Leader of the Opposition) to the Minister of Finance: When will the Appropriation (Parliamentary Expenditure Validation) Bill passed by the House last week come into force? More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH to the Minister of Finance: When will the Appropriation (Parliamentary Expenditure Validation) Bill passed by the House last week come into force? 2. SUE BRADFORD to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does he stand by ... More >>
1. PETER BROWN (Deputy Leader—NZ First) to the Minister of Labour: What, if anything, is being done by the Department of Labour to ensure we have a pathology workforce that is able to meet our needs? More >>
1. PETER BROWN to the Minister of Labour: What, if anything, is being done by the Department of Labour to ensure we have a pathology workforce that is able to meet our needs? More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement in relation to Noel Ingram’s report into allegations concerning Taito Phillip Field that “Dr Ingram found that no conflict existed, or appeared ... More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement, in relation to Noel Ingram’s report into allegations concerning Taito Phillip Field, that “Dr Ingram found that no conflict existed, or appeared to exist, between Mr Field’s ... More >>
1. TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki) to the Minister of Research, Science and Technology: Does he recall advising the House that the Marsden Fund is “run by researchers who are our very own senior researchers, making their own applications”; ... More >>
1. TE URUROA FLAVELL to the Minister of Research, Science and Technology: Does he recall advising the House that the Marsden Fund is “run by researchers who are our very own senior researchers, making their own applications”; if so, what is ... More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Has she, her Ministers, or any member of her ministerial staff met with the Controller and Auditor-General in relation to his inquiry into election advertising; if so, what was the purpose ... More >>
1. Dr DON BRASH to the Prime Minister: Has she, her Ministers or any member of her ministerial staff met with the Controller and Auditor-General in relation to his inquiry into election advertising; if so, what was the purpose of those meetings? More >>
1. SHANE JONES (Labour) to the Minister of Finance: What was the cost of the business tax cuts that came into effect on 1 April this year? More >>
Scoop Audio: National's Lockwood Smith asked Parliamentary questions today re Thomas Yadegary who is held in prison until he signs his own deportation passport papers. Answering is Associate Minister Clayton Cosgrove on behalf of David Cunliffe. More >>
1. SHANE JONES to the Minister of Finance: What was the cost of the business tax cuts that came into effect on 1 April this year? More >>
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