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Journals of the House

Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Ministerial statement

Hon David Carter made a ministerial statement relating to the discovery of kiwifruit disease.

2. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

3. Papers

Five papers were 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).

4. Select committee reports

The presentation of eight reports was announced.

The following bills were set down for second reading:

  • Education Amendment Bill (No 2)
  • Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2)
  • Holidays Amendment Bill
  • Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill
  • Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill
  • Search and Surveillance Bill
  • Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill.

The report on the Inquiry into the tobacco industry in Aotearoa and the consequences of tobacco use for Māori was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the—

  • Alcohol Reform Bill
  • Māori Purposes Bill
  • Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3)—

was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

7. Debate on a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon David Parker had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the resignation of Justice Wilson), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker further notified the House that Hon Trevor Mallard had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the decision of the Acting Attorney-General to approve a resignation package for former Justice Wilson), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker stated that in his opinion the two applications, while not identical, related to the same matter and therefore priority would be given to the first application received.

Hon David Parker moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The motion lapsed.

8. Government orders of the day

Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 5 read again.

Jacqui Dean moved, That the question be now put.

On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 92 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 23 (Ardern, Beaumont, Chadwick, Cunliffe, Curran, Davis, Fenton, Goff, Hawkins, Hipkins, Hodgson, Horomia, Hughes, Huo, King, Lees-Galloway, Mackey, Mallard, Nash, Parker, Prasad, Robertson G, Twyford); ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 21 New Zealand Labour 11 (Chauvel, Choudhary, Dalziel, Dyson, Mahuta, O’Connor, Ririnui, Robertson R, Sio, Shearer, Street); Green Party 9; Progressive 1
Abstentions 4
New Zealand Labour 4 (Burns, Cosgrove, Moroney, Sepuloni)

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 72(1)(a):

To add the following subparagraph:

(iii)must display details of various transportation options available nearby the premises for patrons to encourage them to choose safe transportation.

(Iain Lees-Galloway)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 53 New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

On the question, That Part 5 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 92 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 23 (Ardern, Beaumont, Chadwick, Cunliffe, Curran, Davis, Fenton, Goff, Hawkins, Hipkins, Hodgson, Horomia, Hughes, Huo, King, Lees-Galloway, Mackey, Mallard, Nash, Parker, Prasad, Robertson G, Twyford); ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 21 New Zealand Labour 11 (Chauvel, Choudhary, Dalziel, Dyson, Mahuta, O’Connor, Ririnui, Robertson R, Sio, Shearer, Street); Green Party 9; Progressive 1
Abstentions 4
New Zealand Labour 4 (Burns, Cosgrove, Moroney, Sepuloni)

Resolved, That Part 5 stand part.

Part 6 read.

John Hayes moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Craig Foss moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Resolved, That the question be now put (Amy Adams).

On the question, That Part 6 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 108 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 38; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That Part 6 stand part.

Schedule 1 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part.

Schedule 2 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 2 stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 2(1):

To insert “Sections 1 and 2 and” before “Parts” (Hon Murray McCully).

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

Resolved, That clause 2, 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 Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.

Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill

The Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Finance and Expenditure Committee consider the bill (Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman for Hon Peter Dunne).

Governor-General Bill

Hon Phil Heatley for Rt Hon John Key moved, and the question was proposed, That the Governor-General Bill be now read a third time.

9. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

2. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

3. General debate

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

4. Members’ orders of the day

Electoral (Disqualification of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Electoral (Disqualification of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Clauses 1 to 5 read.

The following amendment was proposed:

New clause 6:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 174 (Paul Quinn).

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

On the question, That clauses 1 to 6 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1

Resolved, That clauses 1 to 6 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 Electoral (Disqualification of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill with amendment.

On the question, That the report be adopted, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1

Motion agreed to.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.

Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

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:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 39; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Employment Relations (Workers’ Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill

Hon Tau Henare moved, and the question was proposed, That the Employment Relations (Workers’ Secret Ballot for Strikes) 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:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill (formerly the Employment Relations (Workers’ Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Animal Welfare (Treatment of Animals) Amendment Bill

Sue Kedgley moved, and the question was proposed, That the Animal Welfare (Treatment of Animals) 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:

Ayes 56 New Zealand Labour 39; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1; Independent: Carter C
Noes 62 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 4

Result corrected after originally being announced as Ayes 57, Noes 62.

Motion not agreed to.

5. Adjournment

At 9.58 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 11 November 2010

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

The Deputy Leader of the House made a statement relating to the business of the House.

2. Papers

Five papers were announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).

3. Select committee reports

The presentation of one report was announced (see Related links for select committee reports).

4. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Register of Pecuniary Interests of Judges Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

6. Application to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Charles Chauvel had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the release of the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research report, Lake water quality in New Zealand 2010: Status and trends), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.

7. Government orders of the day

Alcohol Reform Bill

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Alcohol Reform 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:

Ayes 114 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; ACT New Zealand 2 (Boscawen, Hide), Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 3 ACT New Zealand 3 (Calvert, Douglas, Roy H)

The Alcohol Reform Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Justice and Electoral Committee consider the bill (Hon Kate Wilkinson for Hon Simon Power).

Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2)

Hon Kate Wilkinson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a second time.

8. Adjournment

At 6.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.