Question Time for 3 May 2017

NUK KORAKO to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the progress of the New Zealand economy?

ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Why, under his Prime Ministership, has the relationship with Australia reached the point where, according to him, Australia is making policies that are detrimental to New Zealanders living there “either without telling us or at short notice”?

Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements on Pike River mine; if so, how?

METIRIA TUREI to the Minister for Economic Development: Nā, ka uru atu ki roto i Te Mahere Mahi Ōhanga Tai Poutini West Coast, a Te Kāwantanga, he whakatuwheranga ake o te whenua taiao mō te mahi maina?

Translation: Will the Government’s Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Action Plan include opening up conservation land for mining?

JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of State Services: What updates can she give about the Government’s commitment to Better Public Services?

GRANT ROBERTSON to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with Prime Minister Rt Hon Bill English that “tax cuts are on the table” for Budget 2017?

Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister responsible for Social Investment: What recent announcements has she made about social investment?

CATHERINE DELAHUNTY to the Minister for the Environment: Does he stand by his statement that the Government is determined to move 1,000 kilometres of waterways per year to a higher swimming standard?

CHRIS HIPKINS to the Minister of Education: Is she satisfied that increased rates of NCEA attainment are leaving school leavers better prepared for further study, training, or employment?

DARROCH BALL to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Is he confident with the integrity of all Pacific advisory appointments made by him or his predecessor?

CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development: Is she concerned that the latest quarterly benefit figures showed that more Kiwi families are unable to put food on the table, pay for children’s schooling costs, and are relying on emergency accommodation support?

MAUREEN PUGH to the Minister for Children: What changes has the Government made to Better Public Services Result 4 – to reduce the number of children experiencing physical abuse?