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Ken Shirley
List Member · ACT New Zealand
🗣️ How they talk
Favourite words
government (1270)
one (587)
minister (517)
Catchphrase
“the chairperson h v ross robertson” (41×)
Based on this MP's own recorded speeches, after excluding common English words - just a fun signal, not a rigorous analysis.
📋 Voting History by Policy
🏛️ Parliamentary terms (5)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | ACT New Zealand | List | 2002-07-27 | 2005-09-16 |
| 46 | ACT New Zealand | List | 1999-11-27 | 2002-07-26 |
| 45 | ACT New Zealand | List | 1996-10-12 | 1999-11-26 |
| 42 | New Zealand Labour Party | Tasman | 1987-08-15 | 1990-10-26 |
| 41 | New Zealand Labour Party | Tasman | 1984-07-14 | 1987-08-14 |
🗳️ Votes (33)
Show all votes| Date | Question | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
✕ No |
| 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
|
✕ No |
| 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
|
✓ Aye |
| 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 (221)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Imprest Supply Debate
2 August 2005
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Points of Order — Tabling of Document—Hon Phil Goff
2 August 2005
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Motions — Misuse of Drugs (Changes to Controlled Drugs) Order 2005 and the Misuse of Drugs (Presumption of Supply - Amphetamine) Order 2005—Approval
2 August 2005
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Resource Management and Electricity Legislation Amendment Bill
2 August 2005 — Second Reading
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Resource Management and Electricity Legislation Amendment Bill
2 August 2005 — Part 1 Amendments to Resource Management Act 1991
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General Debate
27 July 2005
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Gisborne District Council (Alfred Cox Park) Validation Bill
27 July 2005 — First Reading
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New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control (Nuclear Propulsion Reform) Amendment Bill
27 July 2005 — First Reading
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Motions — New Zealand Cricket—Tour of Zimbabwe
26 July 2005
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Estimates Debate — Vote Parliamentary Service
26 July 2005
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Business of the House
26 July 2005
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Points of Order — Election Advertising—Speaker's Ruling
23 June 2005
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
21 June 2005
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Urgent Debates — Greenhouse Gas Emissions—Release of Report
21 June 2005
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Energy Safety Review Bill
21 June 2005 — First Reading
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Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill
14 June 2005 — Second Reading
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Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill
14 June 2005 — Third Reading
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Privilege — Allegations—David Benson-Pope MP
7 June 2005
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Appropriation (2005/06 Estimates) Bill
31 May 2005
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Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill
17 May 2005 — First Reading
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Urgent Debates — Te Wānanga o Aotearoa—Dissolution of Council
10 May 2005
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Climate Change Response Amendment Bill
10 May 2005 — First Reading
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Ngāti Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Claims Settlement Bill
4 May 2005 — Part 5 Commercial redress
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Ngāti Tuwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Claims Settlement Bill
4 May 2005 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Arms Amendment Bill (No 3)
12 April 2005 — First Reading
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Legislation (Incorporation by Reference) Bill
12 April 2005 — Instruction to Committee
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Legislation (Incorporation by Reference) Bill
12 April 2005 — Part 1 Amendments to Building Act 2004 (continued)
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Third Readings
12 April 2005
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Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Bill
12 April 2005 — Third Reading
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Public Records Bill
12 April 2005 — Second Reading
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
31 March 2005
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Social Security (Social Assistance) Amendment Bill
31 March 2005 — Second Reading
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Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 9 to Minister
31 March 2005
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Points of Order — Chamber—Absence of Members
17 March 2005
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Legislation (Incorporation by Reference) Bill
17 March 2005 — First Reading
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Wellington Regional Council (Water Board Functions) Bill
16 March 2005 — Third Reading
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Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Genetically Modified Organisms Moratorium Reinstatement) Amendment Bill
16 March 2005 — First Reading
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Animal Products (Dairy Products and Other Matters) Bill
8 March 2005 — Second Reading
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Election of Speaker
3 March 2005
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Wellington Regional Council (Water Board Functions) Bill
2 March 2005 — Preamble
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Wellington Regional Council (Water Board Functions) Bill
2 March 2005 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers
1 March 2005
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General Debate
16 February 2005
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Te Runanga o Ngati Awa Bill
9 February 2005 — Second Reading
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Wellington Regional Council (Water BoardFunctions) Bill
9 February 2005 — Second Reading
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Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Claims Settlement Bill
8 February 2005 — First Reading
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Customs and Excise (Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill
8 February 2005 — Second Reading
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
3 February 2005
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Prime Minister’s Statement
1 February 2005
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Public Finance (State Sector Management) Bill
14 December 2004 — Part 3 Preliminary provisions relating to Crown entity reform
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Points of Order — Ahmed Zaoui—Birthday
7 December 2004
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Standing Orders—Suspension
1 December 2004
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Electoral Matters Bill
30 November 2004 — Part 1 Amendments to Electoral Act 1993
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Procedure
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Second Reading
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Part 2 Public foreshore and seabed (continued)
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Part 3 Provisions relating to Māori Land Court and orders it may make
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Part 6 Provisions relating to public foreshore and seabed register, recognition agreements, and other matters
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Part 6 Provisions relating to public foreshore and seabed register, recognition agreements, and other matters (continued)
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill
16 November 2004 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Foreshore and Seabed Bill, Resource Management (Foreshore and Seabed)Amendment Bill
16 November 2004 — Third Readings
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Taxation (Annual Rates, Venture Capital and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
2 November 2004 — Part 1 Annual Rates of Income Tax 2004-05
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Third Readings
13 October 2004
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Employment Relations Law Reform Bill
13 October 2004 — Part 1 Employment Relations Act 2000 (continued)
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Maori Fisheries Bill, Te Ture Whenua Maori Amendment Bill (No 2) /Maori Land Amendment Bill (No 2)
16 September 2004 — Third Readings
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Maori Fisheries Bill
14 September 2004 — Part 2 Establishment and review of new entities (continued)
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Maori Fisheries Bill
14 September 2004 — Part 7 Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993
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Maori Fisheries Bill
14 September 2004 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment)Amendment Bill
7 September 2004 — Part 4 Panel of Commissioners (continued)
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Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment)Amendment Bill
7 September 2004 — Clause 1 Title
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Maori Fisheries Bill
7 September 2004 — Part 1 Purposes of Act, key concepts, and key iwi organisations
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Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment)Amendment Bill
1 September 2004 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment)Amendment Bill
1 September 2004 — Part 2 Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board
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Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment)Amendment Bill
1 September 2004 — Part 3 Framework for allocation of water in Waitaki catchment
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Fisheries Amendment Bill (No 3)
31 August 2004 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Maori Fisheries Bill
31 August 2004 — Second Reading
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Building Bill
12 August 2004 — Third Reading
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Electricity and Gas Industries Bill
10 August 2004 — Second Reading
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Building Bill
10 August 2004 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Building Bill
10 August 2004 — Part 1A Building
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Amended answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 9 to Minister, 3 August
5 August 2004
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Fisheries Amendment Bill (No 4)
5 August 2004 — Third Reading
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Personal Explanations — Civil Aviation Authority—Allegations
4 August 2004
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Goods and Services Tax (Exclusion of Rates) Amendment Bill
4 August 2004 — First Reading
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Overseas Investment (Queen’s Chain Extension)Amendment Bill
4 August 2004 — First Reading
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Sittings of the House
4 August 2004
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Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Bill (No 4)
29 July 2004 — First Reading
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Estimates Debate — Vote Conservation
28 July 2004
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Visiting Forces Bill
29 June 2004 — Third Reading
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Local Government Law Reform Bill (No 3)
29 June 2004 — Second Reading
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Electoral Matters Bill
29 June 2004 — First Reading
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Criminal Procedure Bill
29 June 2004 — First Reading
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Mercenary Activities (Prohibition) Bill
29 June 2004 — Second Reading
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Points of Order — Lobby Doors—Ringing of the Bell
24 June 2004
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General Debates
23 June 2004
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Wellington Regional Council (Water Board Functions) Bill
23 June 2004 — First Reading
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Budget Debate
15 June 2004
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Address to Her Excellency the Governor-General
24 May 2004
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Forests Amendment Bill
13 May 2004 — Third Reading