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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Thursday, 27 August 2009

Tuesday, 25 August 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Death of former member

The Speaker advised the House of the death on 18 August 2009 of Dr Anthony Trevelyan (Rufus) Rogers QSO, a former member of the House of Representatives.

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 his memory.

2. Introduction of distinguished visitors

The Speaker informed the House that a parliamentary delegation from the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia led by Senator Kate Lundy, Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories, was within the precincts of the Chamber. The delegation was welcomed with applause.

The Speaker also informed the House that Andrew Rosindell MP, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs from the House of Commons, United Kingdom, was within the precincts of the Chamber. The member was welcomed with applause.

3. Papers

The Speaker presented one paper (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented).

4. Select committee reports

The presentation of six reports was announced.

The following bills were set down for second reading:

  • Palmerston North Showgrounds Act Repeal Bill
  • Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Bill
  • Legal Services Amendment Bill

(see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the—

  • Whanganui Iwi (Wanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Wanganui Forest) On-account Settlement Bill
  • Ngāti Apa (North Island) Claims Settlement Bill—

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

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

Five questions to members were also answered.

7. Applications to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that John Boscawen had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the Government’s response to the results of the Citizen’s Initiated Referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?”), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

The Speaker also notified the House that Hon Phil Goff had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the Cabinet’s decision not to include Māori seats on the new Auckland Council), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

8. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Schedules 1 to 6 read again.

Resolved, That Vote Employment stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Social Development stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Youth Development stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Fisheries stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Housing stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Women’s Affairs stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Immigration stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Food Safety stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Labour stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Customs stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Lands stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Statistics stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Emergency Management stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Racing stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Senior Citizens stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Internal Affairs stand part.

Resolved, That Vote National Archives stand part.

Resolved, That Vote National Library stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Local Government stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Consumer Affairs stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Māori Affairs, Vote Community and Voluntary Sector, Vote Revenue, the Preamble, clauses 1 to 12, and Schedules 1 to 7 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 Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill without amendment.

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

Infrastructure Bill

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

Resolved, That the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee consider the bill, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 13 November 2009, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), and 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, and to meet outside the Wellington region during a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 187, 189, and 190(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Georgina te Heuheu for Hon Bill English).

Student Loan Scheme (Exemptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill

Hon Peter Dunne moved, and the question was proposed, That the Student Loan Scheme (Exemptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) 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 113 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Motion agreed to.

The Student Loan Scheme (Exemptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Education and Science Committee consider the bill, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 30 November 2009, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), and 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 187 and 190(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Peter Dunne).

9. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

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

2. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Crimes (Reasonable Parental Control and Correction) Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

4. General debate

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

The motion lapsed.

5. Imprest Supply Bill

The Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) Bill was introduced, read a first time, and set down for second reading forthwith.

6. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill and Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) Bill

Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill be now read a third time and the Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) Bill be now read a second time.

Hon Phil Goff moved, and the question was proposed on, the following amendment:

That all words after “and” be omitted, and the following substituted:

That this House condemns the decision of the Government to pre-empt the democratic process through the select committee on Auckland governance regarding Māori representation, and in doing so ignored the views of submitters and members of the public on this issue.

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

Ayes 53 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Progressive 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

On the question, That the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill be now read a third time and the Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) Bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 69 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill was read a third time, and the Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) Bill was read a second time and set down for third reading forthwith.

Hon Judith Collins for Hon Bill English moved, That the Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) 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 69 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The Imprest Supply (Second for 2009/10) Bill was read a third time.

Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill

Hon Anne Tolley moved, and the question was proposed, That the Education (Polytechnics) 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 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 56 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 8; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Hon Anne Tolley moved a motion nominating the select committee to consider the bill and including an 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:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 56 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 8; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

Resolved, That the Education and Science Committee consider the bill, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 13 November 2009, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), and 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 187 and 190(1)(b) and (c).

Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 9.55 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Thursday, 27 August 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Introduction of distinguished visitor

The Speaker informed the House that the Audit Committee of the Parliament of Finland, led by Mr Matti Ahde, the Chair of the Committee, was within the precincts of the Chamber. The committee was welcomed with applause.

2. Business statement

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

3. Business of the House

By leave, agreed that the House meet on the ringing of the bell on Thursday, 10 September 2009.

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 and papers presented).

5. Select committee reports

The presentation of two reports was announced.

The Education Amendment Bill was set down for second reading (see Related links for select committee reports).

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

7. Government orders of the day

Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read again.

Jo Goodhew 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.

The following amendments were tabled:

Clause 69(1):

To insert after “made” in section DS 2(4)(a), “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 69(1)

To insert after “made” in section DS 2(4)(b), “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 89(1):

To insert after “made” in section EJ 4(1)(b), “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 90(1):

To insert after “made” in section EJ 5(1)(b), “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 91(1):

To insert after “payment” in the heading to section EJ 7, “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 91(1)

To insert after “made” in section EJ 7(1)(a), “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 92(1):

To insert after “payment” in the heading to section EJ 8, “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Clause 92(2)

To insert after “made” in section EJ 8(1)(a), “excluding a grant made by the New Zealand Production Incentive Fund” (Brendon Burns).

Amendments ruled out of order as not lodged with 24 hours’ notice.

The following amendments were put:

New clause 214BB:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 35 to the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 34 (Hon Peter Dunne).

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

Ayes 111 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 8 Green Party 8

Amendment to the amendment agreed to.

Part 1:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 34, as amended (Hon Peter Dunne).

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

Ayes 67 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; United Future 1
Noes 52 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 8; Progressive 1

Amendments as amended agreed to.

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 35 (Hon Peter Dunne).

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

Ayes 111 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 8 Green Party 8

Amendments agreed to.

On the question, That Part 1, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 67 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; United Future 1
Noes 52 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 8; Progressive 1

Resolved, That Part 1, as amended, stand part.

Part 2 read.

Amy Adams moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Chris Tremain moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 67 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; United Future 1
Noes 51 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 7; Progressive 1

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments were put:

Part 2:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 34 (Hon Peter Dunne).

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

Ayes 67 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; United Future 1
Noes 51 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 7; Progressive 1

Amendments agreed to.

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 35 (Hon Peter Dunne).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

On the question, That Part 2, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 111 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 7 Green Party 7

Resolved, That Part 2, as amended, stand part.

Part 3 read.

At 5.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day.

8. Adjournment

At 5.55 pm the House adjourned.