Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive 25/8/23

O’Connor has $8.4m spending (on grass science) to announce before flying to India – but other ministers are splashing out, too

The travel plans of one Minister of the Crown is among the questions answered on the government’s official website today. Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor will depart for India tomorrow for bilateral talks “to advance the economic relationship” from 27-29 August.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 20/7/23

$90m to help wean Fonterra from coal, an easing of our liquor laws – and a crackdown on those bloody ram-raiders

A question about corporate welfare is answered in the latest batch of statements posted on the government’s official website.

The question is: which corporate giants are being given a funding pick-me-up?

Point of Order: Spot what’s new in the PM’s statement about ministerial posts?.....

.....Keep an eye out for Willow-Jean Prime’s new job

It looked like the Prime Minister was setting us a test, when he announced an “Update on Ministerial appointments”.

His press statement today says he has confirmed the permanent reallocation of portfolios following Meka Whaitiri’s removal as a Minister.