Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is calling for public submissions on the International treaty examination of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability.
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Submissions open for the International Treaty Examination of the US Tuna Treaty Amendments to Annex II of the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is calling for public submissions on the International Treaty Examination of the US Tuna Treaty Amendments to Annex II of the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America.
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Have your say on the Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee is now calling for public submissions on the Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill.
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Public submissions are now being called for the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Chairperson of the Health Committee is calling for submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill.
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Have your say on the Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill with a closing date of 11:59pm on 13 February 2025.
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Have your say on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill that proposes a new offence to address stalking
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill with a closing date of 11:59pm on 13 February 2025.
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Justice Committee agrees short extension to deadline for hardcopy submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee has agreed a short extension to the deadline for hardcopy submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The new deadline for hardcopy submissions is 5.00pm Wednesday, 8 January 2025.
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Submissions open for the Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand ParliamentParliament’s Education and Workforce Committee is calling for submissions on the Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Bill.
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Have your say on additional proposed amendments to the Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill related to name suppression
Source: New Zealand ParliamentThe Justice Committee is calling for submissions on Amendment Papers 215 and 216 with a closing date for submissions of 11.59 on 19 December 2024.
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Pacific Parliaments welcomed for Tāhuna a Tara Conference
Source: New Zealand Parliament
Media Release
25 November 2024
New Zealand Parliament will welcome representatives from 14 Pacific regions this week for the Tāhuna a Tara: Pacific Speakers, Presiding Officers, and Clerks Conference.
Hosted by the Speaker of the House Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee and Clerk of the House Dr David Wilson, Tāhuna a Tara is an opportunity to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand’s support to Pacific legislatures, and allows Parliamentary counterparts to share experiences, explore issues, and develop learning.
The theme for this year’s conference is Niu beginnings and navigating the waves: Embracing change and adapting to a changing environment. It acknowledges the ways Parliaments have had to adapt in recent years following the pandemic, and also the upcoming general elections that are happening in several Pacific regions in the next few years.
Activities on the agenda include presentations of case studies from each of the legislatures, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. New Zealand Presiding Officers Barbara Kuriger, Greg O’Connor, and Teanau Tuiono will be attending, while Hon Poto Williams will give a keynote address.
The conference is part of the Tai a Kiwa: Stronger Pacific Parliament’s programme. The programme gives support across the Pacific to strengthen the role and functions of parliaments and enhance inter-parliamentary relations.
The conference will begin with a Pōwhiri on Wednesday 27 November, and will conclude on Friday 29 November.
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For media enquires, please contact communications.team@parliament.govt.nz