Wellington, Dec 9 NZPA - Professional charity collectors have to disclose how much money they keep for themselves under a bill that passed its first reading in Parliament today.

Wellington, Nov 19 NZPA - A bill drafted to force professional fundraisers to disclose how much they keep for themselves is on Parliament's agenda. National MP Amy Adams' member's bill was drawn from the ballot today and will be debated on its first reading.

Wellington, Oct 7 NZPA - A new member's bill aims to stop telemarketing firms pocketing money intended for charity. National MP Amy Adams has introduced the Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Bill.

Wellington, July 6 NZPA - Court costs of more than $20,000 have been awarded against a man who tried to overturn the Selwyn election result. The petitioner, Roger Payne, attempted to gain the National Party nomination for the seat, but was rejected.

Wellington, June 19 NZPA - Six new MPs will visit Britain to learn about parliamentary practice and procedure in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Speaker Lockwood Smith said today.

Wellington, May 7 NZPA - The High Court has dismissed a petition which challenged the election of National Party candidate Amy Adams in the Selwyn electorate at last year's general election, Parliament was told today.

Wellington, Dec 12 NZPA - Steven Joyce, who was appointed to cabinet a week after being elected as a list MP, told Parliament today how he was going to go about his responsibilities as a minister.