Source:
Order Paper for Thursday, 10 April 2025
2.00pm
Business statement
Hon Chris Bishop, Leader of the House, made a statement about the business of the House for the sitting week commencing on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Government motion
A motion acknowledging Claire Trevett’s service in the Press Gallery was agreed to.
Introduction of bills
The following bills were introduced:
Oral questions
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
Government Business
The second reading of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was not agreed to.
The Medicines Amendment Bill was read a first time and referred to the Health Committee to be reported by 4 months and 1 day after the bill received its first reading.
The United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill was read a first time and referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee.
The report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, International treaty examination of the NZ – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the Promotion and Protection of Investments, was noted.
The debate on the first reading of the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) was interrupted with 10 speeches remaining.
Adjournment
At 6.00pm the House adjourned.