📋 Voting History by Policy
Bold entries are a conscience (personal) vote - Parliament lets MPs vote as individuals rather than along party lines on some bills, usually ones touching personal moral or social matters. The rest are ordinary party-line votes.
🏛️ Parliamentary terms (6)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated | Election result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | New Zealand National Party | Invercargill | 2011-11-26 | 2014-09-19 | No result on file |
| 49 | New Zealand National Party | Invercargill | 2008-11-08 | 2011-11-25 | Invercargill: 56.0% (19,414 votes, won by 6,664) |
| 48 | New Zealand National Party | Invercargill | 2005-09-17 | 2008-11-07 | No result on file |
| 46 | New Zealand National Party | List | 1999-11-27 | 2002-07-26 | List seat |
| 45 | New Zealand National Party | List | 1996-10-12 | 1999-11-26 | List seat |
| 44 | New Zealand National Party | Awarua | 1993-11-06 | 1996-10-11 | No result on file |
🗳️ Votes (40)
Readings only| Date | Question | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2013 |
Third Reading
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a third time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 5 Nov 2013 |
That New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a second time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 4 Sep 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 7 Aug 2013 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 4 and 11 to 19
|
✕ No |
| 7 Aug 2013 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 4 and 11 to 19
|
✕ No |
| 7 Aug 2013 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 4 and 11 to 19
|
✕ No |
| 11 Jul 2013 |
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a first time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 10 Jul 2013 |
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 10 Jul 2013 |
That the amendments recommended by the Commerce Committee by majority be agreed to
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 17 Apr 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 27 Mar 2013 |
That clauses 1 to 7 and schedules 1 and 2 be agreed to
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 7 and schedules 1 and 2
|
✕ No |
| 27 Mar 2013 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 7 and schedules 1 and 2
|
✓ Aye |
| 27 Mar 2013 |
That the amendment to the amendment be agreed to
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 7 and schedules 1 and 2
|
✓ Aye |
| 27 Mar 2013 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Clauses 1 to 7 and schedules 1 and 2
|
✓ Aye |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
That the amendment be agreed to.
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 24 Oct 2012 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Alcohol Reform Bill
— Part 3 and amendment to clause 382 (continued)
|
✕ No |
| 24 Oct 2012 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Alcohol Reform Bill
— Part 3 and amendment to clause 382 (continued)
|
✕ No |
| 24 Oct 2012 |
That the amendments be agreed to
Alcohol Reform Bill
— Part 3 and amendment to clause 382 (continued)
|
✕ No |
| 24 Oct 2012 |
That the amendments be agreed to
Alcohol Reform Bill
— Part 3 and amendment to clause 382 (continued)
|
✕ No |
| 29 Aug 2012 |
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 27 Jun 2012 |
🛑
🗑️ Repeal
That the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 7 Apr 2011 |
That the motion be amended by omitting “Reverend Patricia Ann Allan of Christchurch” and substituting “Dr Ate Moala of Wellington”
Appointments — Abortion Supervisory Committee
|
✓ Aye |
| 22 Sep 2010 |
🛑
That the Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 8 Sep 2010 |
That the Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill be now read a first time
Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 9 Dec 2009 |
🛑
🗑️ Repeal
That the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 Repeal (Easter Sunday Local Choice) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 Repeal (Easter Sunday Local Choice) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 1 Jul 2009 |
🛑
That the Liquor Advertising (Television and Radio) Bill be now read a first time.
Liquor Advertising (Television and Radio) Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 1 Jul 2009 |
That the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill be read a first time
Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 17 Jun 2009 |
🛑
That the Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 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 |
| 21 May 2008 |
🛑
That the Young Offenders (Serious Crimes) Bill be now read a second time
Young Offenders (Serious Crimes) Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 14 Jun 2007 |
That pursuant to sections 10 and 11 of the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977, this House recommend His Excellency the Governor-General appoint Professor Linda Jane Holloway DCNZM of Dunedin, Dr Rosemary Jane Fenwicke of Wellington, and Patricia Ann Allan of Christchurch, as members of the Abortion Supervisory Committee, and appoint Professor Linda Jane Holloway as Chairman of the Supervisory Committee
Appointments — Abortion Supervisory Committee
|
✕ No |
| 14 Jun 2007 |
That the motion be amended by omitting the words “Patricia Ann Allan of Christchurch”, and substituting the words “Dr Peter Hall of Whangaparāoa”
Appointments — Abortion Supervisory Committee
|
✓ Aye |
| 14 Jun 2007 |
That the motion be amended by omitting the words “Dr Rosemary Jane Fenwicke of Wellington”, and substituting the words “Dr Ate Moala of Wellington”.
Appointments — Abortion Supervisory Committee
|
✓ Aye |
| 16 May 2007 |
🛑
🗑️ Repeal
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
|
✕ No |
| 2 May 2007 |
🛑
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
|
✓ Aye |
| 14 Jun 2006 |
🗑️ Repeal
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
|
✕ No |
| 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 |
🛑
That the Marriage (Gender Clarification) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Marriage (Gender Clarification) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
🗣️ Debates spoken in (533)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Returning Offenders (Management and Information) Bill
17 November 2015 — Third Reading
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Social Security (Commencement of Benefits) Amendment Bill
17 November 2015 — Third Reading
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Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
17 November 2015 — Second Reading
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Building (Pools) Amendment Bill
16 September 2015 — First Reading
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Third Readings
8 September 2015
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New Zealand Flag Referendums Bill
28 July 2015 — Second Reading
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General Debate
1 July 2015
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Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
17 June 2015 — Clauses 2 to 4
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Border Processing (Arrivals and Departures) Levy Bill
21 May 2015 — Second Reading
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Speaker’s Statements — Urgency—Reflections
21 May 2015
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Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
20 May 2015 — Second Reading
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Standards and Accreditation Bill
19 May 2015 — Second Reading
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Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau) Bill
5 May 2015 — Second Reading
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New Zealand Business Number Bill
5 May 2015 — First Reading
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Valedictory Statements
30 July 2014
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Business of the House
30 July 2014
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Summary Offences (Possession of High-power Laser Pointers) Amendment Bill
23 July 2014 — Third Reading
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Tūhoe Claims Settlement Bill, Te Urewera Bill
23 July 2014 — Third Readings
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Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill
22 July 2014 — Second Reading
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Veterans’ Support Bill
22 July 2014 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions (continued)
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Veterans’ Support Bill
22 July 2014 — Part 2 Code of Veterans’ and Other Claimants’ Rights
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West Coast Wind-blown Timber (Conservation Lands) Bill
26 June 2014 — Second Reading
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Summary Offences (Possession of High-power Laser Pointers) Amendment Bill
25 June 2014 — Clause 2 Commencement
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Summary Offences (Possession of High-power Laser Pointers) Amendment Bill
25 June 2014 — Clause 3 Principal Act
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Imprest Supply Debate
24 June 2014
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Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill
24 June 2014 — Third Reading
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Imprest Supply Debate
24 June 2014
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Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill
24 June 2014 — Third Reading
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Vulnerable Children Bill, Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Vulnerable Children) Amendment Bill, KiwiSaver (Vulnerable Children) Amendment Bill
19 June 2014 — Third Readings
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Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill
18 June 2014 — In Committee
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Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill
18 June 2014 — Parts 1 to 7, schedules 1 to 9, and clauses 1 and 2
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Debate on Crown Entities, Public Organisations, and State Enterprises — Housing New Zealand Corporation
17 June 2014
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Taxation (Annual Rates, Employee Allowances, and Remedial Matters) Bill
17 June 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Income Tax Act 2007
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Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3)
29 May 2014 — Clauses 1 to 3
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Veterans’ Support Bill
29 May 2014 — Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Voting — Correction—Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill
28 May 2014
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Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill
28 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill
28 May 2014 — First Reading
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Taxation (Annual Rates, Employee Allowances, and Remedial Matters) Bill
27 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Voting — Correction—Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill
22 May 2014
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Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3)
22 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
21 May 2014
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Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
20 May 2014
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Budget Measures (Financial Support for Newborn Children) Bill
15 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Budget Measures (Financial Support for Newborn Children) Bill
15 May 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Income Tax Act 2007 (continued)
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Budget Measures (Miscellaneous Fiscal Matters) Bill
15 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Food Bill
14 May 2014 — Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions
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Food Bill
13 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill
13 May 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Financial Services Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 (continued)
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Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill
13 May 2014 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill
8 May 2014 — Part 1 Amendments to Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003
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Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill
8 May 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008
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Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill
7 May 2014 — Third Reading
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Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill
7 May 2014 — Second Reading
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Psychoactive Substances Amendment Bill
6 May 2014 — First Reading
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Victims of Crime Reform Bill
16 April 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989
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Vulnerable Children Bill
15 April 2014 — Second Reading
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Voting — Vulnerable Children Bill—Green Party and Mana Party Votes
15 April 2014
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Sittings of the House
⚠️ not imported yet
10 April 2014
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Sullivan Birth Registration Bill
9 April 2014 — Third Reading
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Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill, Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill, Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill
9 April 2014 — Third Readings
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Industry Training and Apprenticeships Amendment Bill
8 April 2014 — Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
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Customs and Excise (Border Processing—Trade Single Window and Duties) Amendment Bill, Biosecurity (Border Processing—Trade Single Window) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
20 March 2014 — Third Readings
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill
19 March 2014 — Second Reading
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Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 11 to Minister
18 March 2014
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Debate on Budget Policy Statement
12 March 2014
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Electoral Amendment Bill
11 March 2014 — Part 1 Amendments to principal Act (continued)
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Electoral Amendment Bill
11 March 2014 — Speaker Recalled
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Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 10 to Minister, 6 March
11 March 2014
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Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3)
6 March 2014 — Third Reading
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Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill
6 March 2014 — Second Reading
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Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill
5 March 2014 — First Reading
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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
20 February 2014 — First Reading
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Tasman District Council (Validation and Recovery of Certain Rates) Bill
19 February 2014 — Second Reading
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Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill
19 February 2014 — Second Reading
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Business of the House
19 February 2014
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Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill
18 February 2014 — Part 1 Annual rates of income tax
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Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill
18 February 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Income Tax Act 2007
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Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3)
18 February 2014 — Part 1 Amendments to Student Loan Scheme Act 2011
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Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3)
18 February 2014 — Part 2 Amendments to Student Loan Scheme Amendment Act 2013
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Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3)
13 February 2014 — Second Reading
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
12 February 2014
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Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill
11 February 2014 — First Reading
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
⚠️ not imported yet
30 January 2014
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Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
30 January 2014 — Third Reading
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
28 January 2014
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Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill
28 January 2014 — Second Reading
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Sittings of the House
5 December 2013
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Sittings of the House
4 December 2013
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Land Transport Amendment Bill
3 December 2013 — First Reading
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Harmful Digital Communications Bill
3 December 2013 — First Reading
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Game Animal Council Bill
19 November 2013 — Part 1 Preliminary and key provisions
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Game Animal Council Bill
19 November 2013 — Third Reading
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Māori Television Service (Te Aratuku Whakaata Irirangi Māori) Amendment Bill
19 November 2013 — Parts 1 and 2 and clauses 1 to 3
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Unit Titles Amendment Bill
19 November 2013 — Clauses 1 and 2, and 142 to 163
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Medicines Amendment Bill
19 November 2013 — In Committee
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Immigration Amendment Bill (No 2)
19 November 2013 — First Reading
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Voting — Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill—Recording Party Votes
19 November 2013
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WorkSafe New Zealand Bill, Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Bill, Mines Rescue Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
14 November 2013 — Third Readings
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Harmful Digital Communications Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
14 November 2013 — First Reading