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Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand

McGee, David, Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand, 3rd ed., Dunmore Publishing Limited, Wellington, 2005. Read more about this publication.

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Chapter 17 Temination of Debate

Closure; lapse of debate; putting the Question; voting; proxies; party votes; resolution; rescission

14 Oct 10

Chapter 13 Sittings of the House

Sitting hours; suspension of a sitting; adjournment of the House; urgency; sitting programme

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Chapter 12 The Opening of Parliament

First meeting of a new Parliament; swearing-in of Members; election and confirmation of Speaker; State Opening and Speech from the Throne; Address in Reply; maiden speeches

14 Oct 10

Chapter 11 The Chamber, Buildings and Grounds

Parliamentary precincts; the Chamber

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Chapter 10 The Basis of Parliamentary Procedure

Statute; Standing Orders; Sessional Orders and orders of continuing effect; rulings of the Speaker; practice

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Chapter 9 Summoning, Proroguing and Dissolving Parliament

Summoning of Parliament; sessions; prorogation; dissolution; and expiration; effect on business before the House

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Chapter 8 Communications with the Crown

Messages and addresses

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Chapter 7 Parties and Government

Parties; Government and Ministers; confidence votes; conscience issues

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Chapter 6 Officers of Parliament and Other Officers and Bodies Associated with Parliament

Officers of Parliament and the Officers of Parliament Committee; Controller and Auditor-General; Ombudsmen; Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment; other officers and bodies

14 Oct 10

Chapter 3 Members' Conditions of Service

Role of Members; pecuniary interests; remuneration and services

14 Oct 10

Chapter 2 Electoral

Electoral system; composition of the House; vacancies

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Chapter 1 The Parliament of New Zealand

Sovereign and the Governor-General; functions of the Parliament and the House of Representatives; development of the House of Representatives

14 Oct 10

Appendices 1, 2 and 3

Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances; Travel, Accommodation, Attendance and Communication Services for members of Parliament; Standing Orders of the House of Representatives

14 Oct 10