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Hon Sir Michael Cullen
List Member · New Zealand Labour Party
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Catchphrase
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📋 Voting History by Policy
✗ Assisted dying
✓ Civil unions
✓ Looser shop trading hours
✓ Marriage equality
✗ Raising alcohol purchase age
✓ Sex work decriminalisation
🏛️ Parliamentary terms (10)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | New Zealand Labour Party | List | 2008-11-08 | 2009-04-30 |
| 48 | New Zealand Labour Party | List | 2005-09-17 | 2008-11-07 |
| 47 | New Zealand Labour Party | List | 2002-07-27 | 2005-09-16 |
| 46 | New Zealand Labour Party | List | 1999-11-27 | 2002-07-26 |
| 45 | New Zealand Labour Party | Dunedin South | 1996-10-12 | 1999-11-26 |
| 44 | New Zealand Labour Party | St Kilda | 1993-11-06 | 1996-10-11 |
| 43 | New Zealand Labour Party | St Kilda | 1990-10-27 | 1993-11-05 |
| 42 | New Zealand Labour Party | St Kilda | 1987-08-15 | 1990-10-26 |
| 41 | New Zealand Labour Party | St Kilda | 1984-07-14 | 1987-08-14 |
| 40 | New Zealand Labour Party | St Kilda | 1981-11-28 | 1984-07-13 |
🗳️ Votes (41)
Show all votes| Date | Question | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2008 |
That the Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 16 May 2007 |
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That the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Easter Trading) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Easter Trading) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 2 May 2007 |
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That the Easter Sunday Shop Trading Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 8 Nov 2006 |
🛑
That the Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction: Purchase Age) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction:Purchase Age) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 11 Oct 2006 |
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That the Manukau City Council (Control of Street Prostitution) Bill be now read a second time
Manukau City Council (Control of Street Prostitution) Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 14 Jun 2006 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Easter Trading) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Easter Trading) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 17 May 2006 |
That the Easter Sunday Shop Trading Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 7 Dec 2005 |
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That the Marriage (Gender Clarification) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Marriage (Gender Clarification) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 8 Jun 2005 |
That the Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Wills Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the War Pensions Amendment Bill (No 3) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Trustee Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Tax Administration Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Social Security Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Real Estate Agents Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Property (Relationships) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the New Zealand Superannuation Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Minors’ Contracts Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Marriage Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Life Insurance Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Interpretation Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill (No 4) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Income Tax Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill (No 4) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Goods and Services Tax Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Estate and Gift Duties Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Deaths by Accidents Compensation Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Child Support Amendment Bill (No 3) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Care of Children Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Administration Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Mar 2005 |
Third Reading
That the Relationships (Statutory References) Bill be now read a third time
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill; and BillS Therefrom
— Third Readings
|
✓ Aye |
| 9 Dec 2004 |
Third Reading
That the Civil Union Bill be now read a third time
Civil Union Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 2 Dec 2004 |
That the Civil Union Bill be now read a second time
Civil Union Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 8 Sep 2004 |
🛑
That the Shop Trading Hours (Easter Trading Local Exemption) Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours (Easter Trading Local Exemption) Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 29 Jun 2004 |
That the Relationships (Statutory References) Bill be now read a first time.
Relationships (Statutory References) Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 24 Jun 2004 |
That the Civil Union Bill be now read a first time
Civil Union Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 30 Jul 2003 |
🛑
That the Death with Dignity Bill be now read a first time
Death with Dignity Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 25 Jun 2003 |
Third Reading
That the Prostitution Reform Bill be now read a third time
Prostitution Reform Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 26 Mar 2003 |
🛑
That the Rotorua District (Easter Sunday Shop Trading) Bill be now read a second time
Rotorua District (Easter Sunday Shop Trading) Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 19 Feb 2003 |
That the Prostitution Reform Bill be now read a second time
Prostitution Reform Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
🗣️ Debates spoken in (1188)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Valedictory Statement
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29 April 2009
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Business Statement
9 April 2009
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Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Unauthenticated Quotations in Questions
9 April 2009
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Business Statement
2 April 2009
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Points of Order — Questions for Written Answer—Content of Answers
2 April 2009
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Business Statement
26 March 2009
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
26 March 2009
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Business Statement
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12 March 2009
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Speaker’s Rulings — Questions for Oral Answer—Ministerial Responsibility
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12 March 2009
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Speaker’s Rulings — Unparliamentary Language—Reference to Persons Outside House
11 March 2009
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Points of Order — Associate Ministers—Delegated Areas of Responsibility
11 March 2009
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Intelligence and Security Committee — Membership
11 March 2009
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Business of the House
⚠️ not imported yet
5 March 2009
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Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Bill
4 March 2009 — Second Reading
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Business Statement
19 February 2009
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Urgency
19 February 2009
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Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill
18 February 2009 — Third Reading
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
17 February 2009
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Urgent Debates Declined — Otago District Health Board—Removal of Chairperson
17 February 2009
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Business Statement
12 February 2009
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Address in Reply
12 February 2009
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Speaker’s Statements — Speaker’s Procession—New Route
10 February 2009
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Urgency
16 December 2008
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Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Biofuel Obligation Repeal Bill
16 December 2008 — First Reading
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Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Biofuel Obligation Repeal Bill
16 December 2008 — Part 1 Repeal of biofuel obligation
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Electricity (Renewable Preference) Repeal Bill
16 December 2008 — Third Reading
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Sittings of the House
16 December 2008
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Appointments — Deputy Speaker and Assistant Speakers
9 December 2008
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Urgency
9 December 2008
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Points of Order — Question Time—Leave to Hold in Urgency
9 December 2008
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Reinstatement of Business
9 December 2008
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — First Reading
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Points of Order — Bills—Availability in Urgency
9 December 2008
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Second Reading
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Part 1 Personal tax cuts
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Points of Order — Bills—Availability in Urgency
9 December 2008
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Part 2 Research and development tax credits repeal
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Clause 29 Rates of income tax for 2009-10 tax year
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Part 3 Annual rates, independent earner tax credit, and consequential personal tax cuts amendments (except clause 29)
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Part 4 KiwiSaver: 2% employee and employer contribution rates, and repeal of employer tax credits
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Points of Order — Bills—Availability in Urgency
9 December 2008
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Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Bill
9 December 2008 — Third Reading
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Ministerial Statements — Financial Situation—Stability Measures
9 December 2008
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill
9 December 2008 — Second Reading
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill
9 December 2008 — Clauses 1 and 2 (continued)
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill
9 December 2008 — Recommittal
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Bail Amendment Bill
9 December 2008 — Second Reading
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Bail Amendment Bill
9 December 2008 — Clause 3 Principal Act amended
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Bail Amendment Bill
9 December 2008 — Third Reading
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
23 September 2008
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Privilege — Members’ Pecuniary Interests—Gifts and Donations
23 September 2008
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Urgency
23 September 2008
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Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Claims Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Second Reading
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Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Claims Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Part 1 Purpose of Act, acknowledgements and apology, interpretation provisions, settlement of claims, and miscellaneous matters
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Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Claims Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Central North Island Forests Land Collective Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Second Reading
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Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Bill (No 2)
23 September 2008 — Instruction to Committee
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Business of the House
23 September 2008
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Valedictory Statements
23 September 2008
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Business of the House
23 September 2008
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Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill
23 September 2008 — First Reading
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Walking Access Bill
23 September 2008 — Part 2 New Zealand Walking Access Commission (continued)
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Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Claims Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Third Reading
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Central North Island Forests Land CollectiveSettlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Third Reading
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Te Roroa Claims Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — Third Reading
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Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — First Reading
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Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River)Settlement Bill
23 September 2008 — First Reading
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Business of the House
23 September 2008
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Motions — Regulation—Notice of Scopes of Practice and Related Qualifications Prescribed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand
23 September 2008
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Business of the House
23 September 2008
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Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 4)
23 September 2008 — Third Reading
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Adjournment
23 September 2008
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Motions — New Zealand Police—Death of Sergeant Don Wilkinson
⚠️ not imported yet
11 September 2008
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Business Statement
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11 September 2008
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Responses — Rex Widerstrom—Statement made by Ron Mark
⚠️ not imported yet
11 September 2008
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
⚠️ not imported yet
11 September 2008
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Standing Orders
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11 September 2008
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Business of the House
10 September 2008
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
10 September 2008
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Waste Minimisation Bill
10 September 2008 — Clause 1 Title
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Urgency
10 September 2008
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Public Transport Management Bill
10 September 2008 — Clauses 1 and 2 (continued)
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
9 September 2008
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
2 September 2008
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Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill
2 September 2008 — Part 2 Amendments to Electricity Act 1992
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Member Vacancy — Rakaia Electoral District—Brian Connell
2 September 2008
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Urgency
2 September 2008
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Employment Relations (Breaks and Infant Feeding) Amendment Bill
2 September 2008 — Instruction to Committee
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Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 4)
2 September 2008 — First Reading
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Biofuel Bill
2 September 2008 — Part 1 Amendments to Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989
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Committees — Business of Select Committees
2 September 2008
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Real Estate Agents Bill
2 September 2008 — Part 2 Real Estate Agents Authority
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Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill
2 September 2008 — First Reading
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Third Readings
2 September 2008
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Walking Access Bill
2 September 2008 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions (continued)
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Business Statement
28 August 2008
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
28 August 2008
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Ministerial Statements — Taser Guns—Introduction
27 August 2008
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Committees — Business of Select Committees
27 August 2008