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This week in Parliament This week in Parliament is a brief overview of anticipated business and events to be conducted by the House and Select Committees in the coming week. 22 June 2026
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What is Scrutiny Week? Two Scrutiny Weeks per year are allocated to select committees to give them more time to engage in scrutiny activities. 12 June 2026
Help us improve how information is organised on the Parliament Website Help us improve your experience with the New Zealand Parliament's online channels managed by the Office of the Clerk and Parliamentary Service. 09 June 2026
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House Happenings During sitting weeks, the House of Representatives meets in the Debating Chamber to debate legislation, ask and answer questions, and more. So what happened in the House the last time it sat? 03 June 2026
Parliamentary Speaker’s Assistant honoured for services to Parliament Speaker’s Assistant Roland Todd has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list and awarded the King’s Service Medal in recognition of his long service to Parliament. 02 June 2026
2026 Register of members’ interests published 2026 Register of members’ interests published 21 May 2026
Latest members' bill ballot results In a democratic process unique to the New Zealand Parliament, two bills were drawn from a biscuit tin at the most recent members’ bill ballot. 21 May 2026
Budget Day 101 The Budget outlines how the Government intends to spend money in the coming financial year. 15 May 2026
Anzac Remembrance at Parliament 24 April 2026
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