Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Death of former member
The Speaker advised the House of the death on 29 May 2013 of Hon Dame Margaret Kerslake Shields, DNZM, QSO.
The Speaker expressed on behalf of the House the sense of loss sustained and sympathy with the relatives of the late former member, and members stood and observed a period of silence as a mark of respect to her memory.
2. Select committee reports
The presentation of eight reports was announced.
The following bills were set down for second reading:
Public Finance (Fiscal Responsibility) Amendment Bill
Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill
Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill.
The report on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Transport sector: Results of the 2011/12 audits was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).
3. Introduction of bills
The introduction of the Kaipara District Council (Validation of Rates and Other Matters) Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.
4. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
5. Debate on matter of urgent public importance
The Speaker notified the House that David Clendon had indicated his desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the riot that occurred on 1 June 2013 at the Spring Hill Corrections Facility.
The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.
The Speaker also notified the House that Metiria Turei and Chris Hipkins had each indicated their desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the findings of the Ministerial Inquiry into the Novopay School Payroll System.
The Speaker stated that priority would be given to the first application received.
Metiria Turei moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.
The motion lapsed.
6. Government orders of the day
Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time and the amendment proposed thereto.
Resolved, That this debate be now adjourned (Hon Anne Tolley).
The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.
Education Amendment Bill
Hon Hekia Parata moved, and the question was proposed, That the Education Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Education Amendment Bill was read a third time.
Land Transport Management Amendment Bill
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Land Transport Management Amendment Bill was read a third time.
Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Hon Simon Bridges moved, and the question was proposed, That the Employment Relations Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
7. Adjournment
At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Petitions
The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).
2. Member’s motion
Resolved, That this House note Germany’s ratification of the amendment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court adopted in Kampala in 2010 accepting the criminalisation of acts of aggression arising from the illegal use of force in international relations, note that this brings the number of States parties ratifying the Kampala amendment to six, and urge that New Zealand move to become one of the founding 30 ratifying countries needed by 2017 in order to implement this amendment (Dr Kennedy Graham).
3. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
4. Application to debate matter of urgent public importance
The Speaker notified the House that Clare Curran had indicated her desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the report of the Independent Review of the Ministry of Social Development’s Information System Security.
The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.
5. Government orders of the day
Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time and the amendment proposed thereto.
Resolved, That this debate be now adjourned (Hon Judith Collins).
The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.
Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill
Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill was read a third time.
Employment Relations Amendment Bill
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Employment Relations Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
Resolved, That the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee consider the bill.
Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2)
Hon Chris Tremain moved, and the question was proposed, That the Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a first time.
The debate was interrupted and set down for resumption next sitting day.
The sitting was suspended at 10.00 pm and resumed at 9.00 am on Thursday, 6 June 2013 for an extended sitting.
Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill
The Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill was read a first time.
Resolved, That the Māori Affairs Committee consider the bill.
Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill
The Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill was read a third time.
Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill
The Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill was read a third time.
6. Adjournment
At 12.43 pm on Thursday, 6 June 2013 the House adjourned.
Thursday, 6 June 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Business statement
Hon Gerry Brownlee made a statement relating to the business of the House.
2. Papers
One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House.
The Speaker presented one further paper (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented).
3. Select committee reports
The presentation of eight reports was announced.
The Taxation (Livestock Valuation, Assets Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Bill was set down for second reading.
The following reports were set down for consideration:
Twelfth biennial conference of the Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees (ACPAC), Sydney, Australia, 10 to 12 April 2013
Report from the Controller and Auditor-General, Draft Annual Plan 2013/14
Briefing on Joint Thematic Review of Young Persons in Detention
(see Related links for select committee reports).
4. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
5. Government orders of the day
Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time and the amendment proposed thereto.
On the question, That the amendment (David Shearer) be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.
Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2)
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a first time.
6. Adjournment
At 6.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.
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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Resignation of members
The Speaker advised the House that he had received a letter from Dr Jacqueline Diane Blue resigning her seat in the House with effect on Monday, 20 May 2013.
The Speaker also advised the House that he had received a letter from Aaron Wayne Gilmore resigning his seat in the House with effect on Monday, 27 May 2013.
2. Return of member
The Speaker informed the House that he had been advised by the Electoral Commissioner that, pursuant to section 137 of the Electoral Act 1993, Paul Ayers Robert Foster-Bell had been declared to be elected a member of the House of Representatives in place of Dr Jacqueline Diane Blue.
3. Member sworn
Paul Ayers Robert Foster-Bell presented himself at the bar of the House, was called forward to the Chair by the Speaker, made the Affirmation of Allegiance required by law, and took his seat in the House.
4. Petitions
The presentation of three petitions was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).
5. Select committee reports
The presentation of six reports was announced.
The following bills were set down for second reading:
Financial Reporting Bill
State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill.
The following reports were set down for consideration:
Inquiry into the financial performance and current operations of the Māori Television Service for the financial year ending 30 June 2012
Inquiry into the financial performance and current operations of the Māori Trustee for the financial year ending 31 March 2012
(see Related links for select committee reports).
6. Introduction of bills
The introduction of the—
Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill
Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill
Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill
Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill—
was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.
7. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
8. Application to debate matter of urgent public importance
The Speaker notified the House that Hon Damien O’Connor had indicated his desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the cessation of the importation of New Zealand sheep and beef meat into China as a result of actions by the Ministry for Primary Industries and the failure to adequately respond to this issue.
The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.
9. Government orders of the day
Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time and the amendment proposed thereto.
Hon Steven Joyce moved, That the debate be now adjourned.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the debate be now adjourned.
The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.
Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill, Auctioneers Amendment Bill, Crimes Amendment Bill (No 2), Criminal Disclosure Amendment Bill, Evidence Amendment Bill, Juries Amendment Bill, Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill, Sentencing Amendment Bill, and Summary Offences Amendment Bill
Hon Chester Borrows moved, and the question was proposed, That the Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill, the Auctioneers Amendment Bill, the Crimes Amendment Bill (No 2), the Criminal Disclosure Amendment Bill, the Evidence Amendment Bill, the Juries Amendment Bill, the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill, the Sentencing Amendment Bill, and the Summary Offences Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
10. Adjournment
At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
Return of member
The Speaker informed the House that he had been advised by the Electoral Commissioner that, pursuant to section 137 of the Electoral Act 1993, Claudette Hauiti had been declared to be elected a member of the House of Representatives in place of Aaron Wayne Gilmore.
2. Member sworn
Claudette Hauiti presented herself at the bar of the House, was called forward to the Chair by the Speaker, took the Oath of Allegiance required by law, and took her seat in the House.
3. Member’s motion
Resolved, That the House congratulate and acknowledge High Chief Maualaivao Albert Wendt, Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Auckland on being awarded the Honoured New Zealand Writer 2013 by the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival for his significant contribution, which has lifted the names of Samoa, New Zealand, and the Pacific in the area of literature, that is wonderfully colourful, deep, and provocative, and that will enable future generations of leaders to be inspired (Su’a William Sio).
4. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
5. Government orders of the day
Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time and the amendment proposed thereto.
Resolved, That the debate be now adjourned (Hon Amy Adams).
The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.
Education Amendment Bill and Immigration Amendment Bill
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Education Amendment Bill and the Immigration Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Education Amendment Bill
Part 1 read.
Chris Auchinvole moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Todd McClay moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Scott Simpson moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Paul Goldsmith moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendments were put:
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 221 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendments not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 241 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment to clause 31, new section 158A, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 236 (Metiria Turei).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 242 (Chris Hipkins).
Amendment ruled out of order as being inconsistent with a previous decision of the committee.
The following amendments were put:
Amendment to clause 31, new section 158B, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 236 (Metiria Turei).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 222 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendments not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 224 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 227 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 229 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 240 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendments not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 226 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 223 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 228 (Chris Hipkins).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That Part 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.
Part 2 read.
Simon O’Connor moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Ian McKelvie moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
Resolved, That the Chairperson report progress to obtain the Speaker’s ruling on the acceptance of the closure motion (Hon Trevor Mallard).
Speaker’s ruling
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported that he had been directed to obtain the Speaker’s ruling on the acceptance of a closure motion.
The Speaker ruled on the matter referred to him on motion by the committee.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Education Amendment Bill and for consideration of the Immigration Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Education Amendment Bill
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 223 (Chris Hipkins).
Amendment ruled out of order as being inconsistent with a previous decision of the committee.
On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.
Clauses 1 to 3 read.
At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.
Reporting of bills
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Education Amendment Bill.
The Chairperson reported no progress on the Immigration Amendment Bill.
The report was adopted and the Education Amendment Bill set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.
The Immigration Amendment Bill was set down for consideration in committee next sitting day.
6. Adjournment
At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.
Thursday, 30 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Resignation of Officer of Parliament
The Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter from Dr David McGee, CNZM, QC resigning as an Ombudsman with effect on Friday, 31 May 2013.
2. Business statement
Hon Christopher Finlayson made a statement relating to the business of the House.
3. Petitions
The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).
4. Papers
One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).
5. Select committee reports
The presentation of three reports was announced.
The following reports were set down for consideration:
Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Education sector: Results of the 2011 audits
Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Health sector: Results of the 2010/11 audits
(see Related links for select committee reports).
6. Questions for oral answer
One question to a Minister was answered.
7. Member’s motion
Resolved, That this House note the recent report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia, which addresses the issue of election organisation and makes a number of recommendations in order for Cambodia’s general election in July 2013 to meet international standards for democratic elections and for urgent and long-term reforms to give Cambodians confidence in the electoral process, and call on the Cambodian Government to hold free and fair elections in 2013 and to ensure that Opposition parties are able to participate fully in Cambodian politics without physical or judicial harassment or intimidation, including Opposition Leader, Sam Rainsy, as recommended by the United Nations Special Rapporteur (Hon Phil Goff).
8. Questions for oral answer—continued
Eleven further questions to Ministers were answered.
Five questions to a member were answered.
9. Government orders of the day
Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time and the amendment proposed thereto.
Resolved, That the debate be now adjourned (Hon Tony Ryall).
The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.
Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill, Auctioneers Amendment Bill, Crimes Amendment Bill (No 2), Criminal Disclosure Amendment Bill, Evidence Amendment Bill, Juries Amendment Bill, Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill, Sentencing Amendment Bill, and Summary Offences Amendment Bill
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill, the Auctioneers Amendment Bill, the Crimes Amendment Bill (No 2), the Criminal Disclosure Amendment Bill, the Evidence Amendment Bill, the Juries Amendment Bill, the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill, the Sentencing Amendment Bill, and the Summary Offences Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
The Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill, the Auctioneers Amendment Bill, the Crimes Amendment Bill (No 2), the Criminal Disclosure Amendment Bill, the Evidence Amendment Bill, the Juries Amendment Bill, the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill, the Sentencing Amendment Bill, and the Summary Offences Amendment Bill were read a third time.
Education Amendment Bill and Immigration Amendment Bill
The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Education Amendment Bill and for consideration of the Immigration Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Education Amendment Bill
Clauses 1 to 3 read again.
Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Melissa Lee moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Simon O’Connor moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment presently.
Immigration Amendment Bill
Part 1 read.
At 5.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.
Reporting of bills
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Education Amendment Bill without amendment.
The Chairperson reported progress on the Immigration Amendment Bill.
On the question, That the report be adopted, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the report be adopted.
The Education Amendment Bill was set down for third reading next sitting day.
The Immigration Amendment Bill was set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.
10. Adjournment
At 5.57 pm the House adjourned.
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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Petitions
The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).
2. Select committee reports
The presentation of eight reports was announced.
The Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill was set down for second reading.
The following reports were set down for consideration:
Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Response of the New Zealand Police to the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct: Third Monitoring Report
Report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on Evaluating the environmental impacts of fracking in New Zealand: An interim report, November 2012
Report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on Hydroelectricity or Wild Rivers: Climate Change versus Natural Heritage
(see Related links for select committee reports).
3. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
4. Application to debate matter of urgent public importance
The Speaker notified the House that Metiria Turei had indicated her desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the agreement between the Crown and SkyCity concerning the construction of a convention centre and various regulatory concessions.
The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.
5. Government orders of the day
Government motion—Address to Governor-General on appropriations of Offices of Parliament
Resolved, That a respectful Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor-General commending to His Excellency the alterations to the appropriations for the 2012/13 financial year in respect of Vote Audit, Vote Ombudsmen, and Vote Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and the appropriations and information for the 2013/14 financial year in respect of Vote Audit, Vote Ombudsmen, and Vote Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (Hon Gerry Brownlee).
6. Adoption of Address
Resolved, That the Address be adopted—
Address from the House of Representatives
TO
His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, Chancellor and Principal Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Principal Companion of The Queen’s Service Order, Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over the Realm of New Zealand.
YOUR EXCELLENCY—
We, the House of Representatives, acting pursuant to section 26E of the Public Finance Act 1989 and being desirous that sufficient provision be made for Offices of Parliament, respectfully request—
That the following estimates of costs in respect of classes of outputs be included in Votes in an Appropriation Bill relating to the financial year ending on 30 June 2014:
7. Government orders of the day—continued
Education Amendment Bill
Hon Hekia Parata moved, and the question was proposed, That the Education Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Education and Science Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Education and Science Committee by majority be agreed to.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Education Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.
Consideration in committee of performance and current operations of Crown entities, public organisations, and State enterprises and Immigration Amendment Bill
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the financial reviews of the performance in the 2011/12 financial year and the current operations of Crown entities, public organisations, and State enterprises and consideration of the Immigration Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Resolved, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the New Zealand Tourism Board be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the New Zealand Transport Agency be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Education and Science Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the Accident Compensation Corporation be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Justice and Electoral Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the Electoral Commission be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Law and Order Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the Independent Police Conduct Authority be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Justice and Electoral Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the Privacy Commissioner be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of Genesis Power Limited be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of Mighty River Power Limited be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the New Zealand Railways Corporation be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of Solid Energy New Zealand Limited be noted.
Resolved, That the report of the Education and Science Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of Learning Media Limited be noted.
The question was proposed, That the report of the Education and Science Committee on the 2011/12 financial review of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority be noted.
At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.
Report of committee
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the consideration of the financial reviews of the performance in the 2011/12 financial year and the current operations of Crown entities, public organisations, and State enterprises.
The Chairperson reported no progress on the Immigration Amendment Bill.
The report was adopted and the financial reviews of the performance in the 2011/12 financial year and the current operations of Crown entities, public organisations, and State enterprises were set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.
The Immigration Amendment Bill was set down for consideration in committee next sitting day.
8. Adjournment
At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Questions for oral answer
Eleven questions to Ministers were answered.
2. General debate
Hon Tim Groser moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.
The motion lapsed.
3. Members’ orders of the day
Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Bill
Todd McClay moved, and the question was proposed, That the Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Law and Order Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Law and Order Committee by majority be agreed to.
The Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.
4. Valedictory statement
Dr Jackie Blue made a valedictory statement.
5. Members’ orders of the day—continued
Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the Question, That the Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
Resolved, That the Commerce Committee consider the bill.
Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill (No 2)
Hon Damien O’Connor moved, and the question was proposed, That the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion not agreed to.
Employment Relations (Statutory Minimum Redundancy Entitlements) Amendment Bill
Sue Moroney moved, and the question was proposed, That the Employment Relations (Statutory Minimum Redundancy Entitlements) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
6. Adjournment
At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Petitions
The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).
2. Select committee reports
The presentation of three reports was announced.
The report on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Central Government: Results of the 2011/12 Audits was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).
3. Introduction of bills
The introduction of the—
Appropriation (2012/13 Supplementary Estimates) Bill
Privacy (Giving the Privacy Commissioner the Necessary Tools) Amendment Bill
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Amending Primary Function of Bank) Amendment Bill (No 2)—
was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.
4. Papers—Supplementary Estimates
The Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations for the Government of New Zealand for the Year Ending 30 June 2013 were presented and announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).
5. Budget introduction
Fourteen papers were presented and announced as published under the authority of the House.
The Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill was introduced and set down for first reading forthwith.
6. Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill
The Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.
7. Budget statement
Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time.
Hon Bill English delivered the Budget statement.
8. Budget debate
David Shearer moved, and the question was proposed on, the following amendment:
That all the words after “That” be replaced by:
this House has no confidence in the National-led Government because it has failed to deliver on its promises and because it has put vested interests ahead of the interests of hardworking New Zealanders.
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That this debate be now adjourned.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That this debate be now adjourned.
The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.
9. Urgency
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved a motion to accord urgency to certain business.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That urgency be accorded—
the introduction and first reading of the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill and its referral to a select committee
the introduction and first reading of the Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill and its referral to a select committee
the introduction and passing of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2)
the introduction and passing of the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill
the introduction and passing of the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill.
10. Introduction of Government bills
The introduction of the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading forthwith.
The introduction of the—
Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill
New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2)
Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill
Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill—
was announced and the bills were set down for first reading presently.
11. Papers
Hon Christopher Finlayson presented a report under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 on the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2).
The paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).
12. First reading of Government bills
Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill
Hon Dr Nick Smith moved, and the question was proposed, That the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
Resolved, That the Social Services Committee consider the bill.
Hon Dr Nick Smith moved a motion of instruction in respect of the committee’s consideration of the bill.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill be reported to the House by 26 July 2013, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House, and on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 188 and 191(1)(b) and (c).
Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill
Hon Dr Nick Smith moved, and the question was proposed, That the Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill be now read a first time.
The sitting was suspended between 10.00 pm and 9.00 am.
Friday, 17 May 2013
On the question, That the Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
Resolved, That the Social Services Committee consider the bill.
Resolved, That the bill be reported to the House by 1 October 2013.
13. Passing of Government bills
New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2)
Hon Tony Ryall moved, and the question was proposed, That the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.
Hon Tony Ryall moved, and the question was proposed, That the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a second time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2).
(In the committee)
Clause 1 read.
Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Scott Simpson moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendment was put:
Replace clause 1 with:
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Title
This Act is the New Zealand Public Health and Disability (Lower Pay and Removal of Human Rights) Amendment Act 2013.
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
Clause 2 read.
Chris Auchinvole moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendment was tabled:
Insert as new subclause (2):
(2)This Act can only be submitted for Royal assent if the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) has been submitted to the Health Committee for public consultation and comment, prior to third reading.
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
Amendment ruled out of order as referring to an indeterminate event and not providing sufficient certainty.
On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
Clause 3 read.
Chris Auchinvole moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Dr Paul Hutchison moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.
Clause 4 read.
Ian McKelvie moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Scott Simpson moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendments were put:
In new section 70C, replace “unless the payment is—” and paragraphs (a) and (b) with “if the payment is prohibited by an applicable family care policy or enactment”.
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70D, after subclause (2), insert:
(2A)The Crown or DHB may not change, cancel, or replace an existing family care policy without first consulting the other affected parties.
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70D(3)(a), delete subparagraph (i) (Hon Ruth Dyson).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70D(3), replace paragraph (c) with:
(c) the rates, or ways of setting the rates, of payment for support services provided to family members:
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70D(3)(c), after “not family members” insert “but any lower rates set may not be lower than the minimum adult wages payable to workers set under section 4 of the Minimum Wage Act 1983”.
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70E(1), delete paragraph (b) (Hon Ruth Dyson).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70E(3), replace paragraph (a) with:
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was made after the day after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent; and
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70E, after subclause (7), insert:
(8) For the purposes of clarity, nothing in this Act prevents a person from making a personal grievance under the Employment Relations Act 2000 for a breach of the Human Rights Act 1993 or the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.
(Hon Ruth Dyson)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Delete new section 70E (Hon Ruth Dyson).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In new section 70G(4), delete paragraph (b) (Hon Ruth Dyson).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That clause 4 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 4 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) without amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading forthwith.
Hon Tony Ryall moved, and the question was proposed, That the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill (No 2) was read a third time.
Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill
Hon Simon Bridges moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.
Hon Simon Bridges moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Part 1 read.
Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Dr Jian Yang moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That Part 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.
Part 2 read.
Mike Sabin moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Chris Auchinvole moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendments were put:
Delete clause 14 (Moana Mackey).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
In clause 14, section 55, new section 101A, replace the definition of offshore area with:
offshore area means any area that is within the territorial sea.
(Moana Mackey)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.
Clauses 1 to 3 read.
The sitting was suspended between midnight and 9.00 am.
Saturday, 18 May 2013
Jonathan Young moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Tim Macindoe moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Scott Simpson moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Result altered by leave after originally being announced as Ayes 70, Noes 46.
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Result altered by leave after originally being announced as Ayes 68, Noes 48.
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Result altered by leave after originally being announced as Ayes 68, Noes 48.
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Result altered by leave after originally being announced as Ayes 68, Noes 48.
Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill without amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading forthwith.
Hon Dr Nick Smith for Hon Simon Bridges moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill was read a third time.
Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Part 1 read.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Alfred Ngaro moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That Part 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.
Part 2 read.
Simon O’Connor moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Mike Sabin moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.
Clauses 1 and 2 read.
Hon Trevor Mallard moved, That the committee report progress.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion not agreed to.
Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
David Bennett moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Mike Sabin moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill without amendment.
On the question, That the report be adopted, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading forthwith.
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Customs and Excise (Budget Measures—Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill was read a third time.
14. Adjournment
At 7.14 pm on Saturday, 18 May 2013 the House adjourned.
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Tuesday, 7 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Adjournment motion
Resolved, That the House place on record its high sense of the devoted and distinguished service rendered to his people and New Zealand by the late Hon Parekura Horomia, a member of this House representing Ikaroa-Rāwhiti from 1999 and holding the Māori Affairs portfolio from 2000 to 2008, who died on 29 April 2013; and respectfully tender to his whānau its sincerest sympathy in their tragic bereavement; and that as a mark of respect to the memory of the late member, the House do now adjourn (Rt Hon John Key).
At 4.47 pm the House adjourned.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Vacancy of seat
The Speaker advised the House that, following the death of Hon Parekura Horomia, the seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti was vacant.
2. Petitions
The presentation of two petitions was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).
3. Papers
One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).
4. Select committee reports
The presentation of nine reports was announced.
The following reports were set down for consideration:
Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Draft statement of intent 2013–2016
Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of rest home services: Follow-up report
Inquiry into the 2011 general election
(see Related links for select committee reports).
5. Introduction of bills
The introduction of the—
Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2)
Animal Welfare Amendment Bill—
was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.
6. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
7. Application to debate matters of urgent public importance
The Speaker notified the House that Darien Fenton had indicated her desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the release of the report of the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety.
The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.
The Speaker also notified the House that Brendan Horan had indicated his desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the funding of kauri dieback research.
The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.
8. General debate
Hon David Parker moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.
The motion lapsed.
9. Urgency
Hon Gerry Brownlee moved a motion to accord urgency to certain business.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
Resolved, That urgency be accorded—
the introduction and first reading of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill and its referral to a committee
the introduction and first reading of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill and its referral to a select committee
the second readings and committee stages of the—
Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill
Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill
Land Transport Management Amendment Bill—
the introduction and passing of the Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill, and
the first reading of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Amendment Bill and its referral to a select committee.
10. Introduction of Government bills
The introduction of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading forthwith.
The introduction of the—
Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill
Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill—
was announced and the bills were set down for first reading presently.
11. First reading of Government bills
Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill
Hon Judith Collins for Rt Hon John Key moved, and the question was proposed, That the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
On the question, That the Intelligence and Security Committee consider the bill, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
Hon Judith Collins for Rt Hon John Key moved a motion of instruction in respect of the committee’s consideration of the bill.
Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
On the question, That the motion of instruction be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the Intelligence and Security Committee report the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill to the House by 26 July 2013, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House, and on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 188 and 191(1)(b) and (c).
Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill
Hon Amy Adams moved, and the question was proposed, That the Tele-communications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
Resolved, That the Law and Order Committee consider the bill.
Resolved, That the Law and Order Committee report the bill to the House on or before 20 September 2013 (Hon Nathan Guy for Hon Amy Adams).
12. Government orders of the day
Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill
Hon Chester Borrows moved, and the question was proposed, That the Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill be now read a second time.
The sitting was suspended between 10.00 pm and 9.00 am.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
The Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill.
(In the committee)
Part 1 read.
Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.
Part 2 read.
Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.
The following amendment to Schedule 1 was put:
Delete the item relating to section 191 (Hon Chester Borrows).
Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.
Resolved, That Schedule 1, as amended, stand part.
Resolved, That Schedule 2 stand part.
Clauses 1 and 2 read.
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
Resolved, That the bill be divided as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 233 (Hon Chester Borrows).
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment and divided into nine bills.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill with amendment and divided into the following bills:
Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill
Auctioneers Amendment Bill
Crimes Amendment Bill (No 2)
Criminal Disclosure Amendment Bill
Evidence Amendment Bill
Juries Amendment Bill
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill
Sentencing Amendment Bill
Summary Offences Amendment Bill.
The report was adopted and the bills were set down for third reading next sitting day.
Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill
Hon Chester Borrows for Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows;
Motion agreed to.
The Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Part 1 read.
On the question, That Part 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.
Part 2 read.
On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.
Clauses 1 to 3 read.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill without amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.
Land Transport Management Amendment Bill
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman for Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
The debate was interrupted.
13. Business statement
Hon Anne Tolley made a statement relating to the business of the House.
14. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
15. Government orders of the day—continued
Land Transport Management Amendment Bill
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee by majority be agreed to.
On the question, That the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Land Transport Management Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Part 1 read.
Simon O’Connor moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Mike Sabin moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Dr Jackie Blue moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendments were put:
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper Nos 230 and 231 (Hon Gerry Brownlee).
On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 234 (Iain Lees-Galloway).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 238 (Jacinda Ardern).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 235 (Iain Lees-Galloway).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That Part 1, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 1, as amended, stand part.
Part 2 read.
On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.
The following amendment to the Schedule was put:
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 230 (Hon Gerry Brownlee).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.
On the question, That the Schedule, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the Schedule, as amended, stand part.
Clauses 1 to 3 read.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
The following amendments were put:
Amendments to clause 2 set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 230 (Hon Gerry Brownlee).
On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.
In clause 2, replace subclause (1) with:
(1)Sections 42 and 70(2) come into force on the earlier of—
(a)a date appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council:
(b)31 December 2013.
(Brendon Horan)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That clause 2, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 2, as amended, stand part.
On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill with amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.
16. Passing of bill
Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill
The Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.
The Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill.
(In the committee)
Clauses 1 to 5 read.
Resolved, That clauses 1 to 5 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill without amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading forthwith.
The Trustee (Public Trust) Amendment Bill was read a third time.
17. Government orders of the day—continued
Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Amendment Bill
Hon Nikki Kaye for Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
Resolved, That the Finance and Expenditure Committee consider the bill.
Resolved, That the Finance and Expenditure Committee report the bill to the House on or before 13 September 2013 (Hon Nikki Kaye for Hon Bill English).
18. Adjournment
At 8.30 pm on Thursday, 9 May 2013 the House adjourned.
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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Papers
One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).
2. Select committee reports
The presentation of seven reports was announced.
The Education Amendment Bill was set down for second reading.
The report on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General, Crown Research Institutes: Results of the 2011/12 audits was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).
3. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
4. Government orders of the day
Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, Conservation Amendment Bill (No 2), Continental Shelf Amendment Bill, Reserves Amendment Bill, and Wildlife Amendment Bill
Brendan Horan moved, That the order of the day for the third reading of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, the Conservation Amendment Bill (No 2), the Continental Shelf Amendment Bill, the Reserves Amendment Bill, and the Wildlife Amendment Bill be discharged and the bills referred to a select committee.
On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion not agreed to.
Hon Simon Bridges moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, the Conservation Amendment Bill (No 2), the Continental Shelf Amendment Bill, the Reserves Amendment Bill, and the Wildlife Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bills be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, the Conservation Amendment Bill (No 2), the Continental Shelf Amendment Bill, the Reserves Amendment Bill, and the Wildlife Amendment Bill were read a third time.
Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill
Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Justice and Electoral Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Justice and Electoral Committee by majority be agreed to.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down as the Legal Assistance Amendment Bill for committee stage next sitting day.
Immigration Amendment Bill
Hon Michael Woodhouse moved, and the question was proposed, That the Immigration Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee by majority be agreed to.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Immigration Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.
Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Amendment Bill
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Amendment Bill be now read a second time.
On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Government Administration Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Government Administration Committee by majority be agreed to.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.
Building Amendment Bill (No 4)
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Building Amendment Bill (No 4) be now read a second time.
5. Adjournment
At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Papers
The Speaker presented two papers (see Related links for papers presented).
2. Select committee reports
The presentation of one report was announced.
The report on the Proposal to hold an inquiry into the process for appointing Ian Fletcher as the Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).
3. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
4. General debate
Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.
The motion lapsed.
5. Members’ orders of the day
Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill
Grant Robertson for Dr David Clark moved, and the question was proposed, That the Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Motion agreed to.
The Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill was read a third time.
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
Louisa Wall moved, and the question was proposed, That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Ayes 77
Noes 44
(P) denotes a proxy vote.
Motion agreed to.
The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill was read a third time.
The sitting was suspended at 9.43 pm and resumed at 9.00 am on Thursday, 18 April 2013 for an extended sitting.
6. Government orders of the day
Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill
The Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill.
(In the committee)
Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 4, and Schedules 1 to 4 read.
The following amendments were put:
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 217 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).
Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.
Resolved, That the Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 4, and Schedules 1 to 4, as amended, stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill with amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.
Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill
The Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.
The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill.
(In the committee)
Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 3, and Schedules 1 to 4 read.
The following amendments were put:
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 216 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).
Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.
Resolved, That the Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 3, and Schedules 1 to 4, as amended, stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment.
Reporting of bill
The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill with amendment.
The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.
7. Adjournment
At 11.20 am on Thursday, 18 April 2013 the House adjourned.
Thursday, 18 April 2013
The House met at 2.00 pm.
Prayers
1. Introduction of distinguished visitors
The Speaker informed the House that participants in the Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum were within the precincts of the Chamber.
The participants were welcomed with applause.
2. Business statement
Hon Anne Tolley made a statement relating to the business of the House.
3. Papers
One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).
4. Introduction of bills
The introduction of the Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.
5. Questions for oral answer
Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.
6. Government orders of the day
Government motion—Pacific Parliamentary Forum
Resolved, That the House note the Pacific Parliamentary Forum being held this week at Parliament and that it acknowledge the needs and aspirations of all Pacific peoples, and the contribution New Zealand can make as an integral part of the Pacific region, to enhance its relationship with all Pacific people (Hon Hekia Parata).
7. Adjournment
At 5.58 pm the House adjourned.
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