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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 13 November 2007

Tuesday, 13 November 2007

Wednesday, 14 November 2007

Thursday, 15 November 2007

Tuesday, 13 November 2007

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced.

(see Related links for petitions presented)

2. Papers

Two papers were ordered to be published.

The Speaker presented one further paper.

(see Related links for papers ordered to be published

and papers presented)

3. Select committee reports

The presentation of one report was announced.

The Corrections (Mothers with Babies) Amendment Bill was set down for second reading.

(see Related links for select committee reports)

4. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

5. Applications to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Dr Pita Sharples and Keith Locke had indicated their desire to move (for the purpose of debating the decision by the Solicitor-General not to authorise prosecutions under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker informed the House that she had declined the applications.

6. Government orders of the day

Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill

Keith Locke moved, That Government order of the day No 1 for the interrupted debate on the third reading of the Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill be postponed until 1 April 2008.

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

Ayes 13 Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Field
Noes 108 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Copeland

Motion not agreed to.

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Terrorism Suppression 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 108 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Copeland
Noes 13 Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Field

The bill was read a third time.

Building Amendment Bill

Hon Shane Jones moved, and the question was proposed, That the Building Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

On the question, That the amendments recommended by the Social Services Committee by majority be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 51 New Zealand National 48; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the amendments recommended by the Social Services 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 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 51 New Zealand National 48; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Copeland

The bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill

Hon Dr Michael Cullen moved, and the question was proposed, That the Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) 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 68 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; ACT New Zealand 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 53 New Zealand National 48; Māori Party 4; Independent: Copeland

The bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill

Hon Maryan Street for Hon Pete Hodgson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Education (Tertiary Reforms) 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:

Ayes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 51 New Zealand National 48; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Copeland

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 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 51 New Zealand National 48; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Copeland

The bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Human Tissue Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for further consideration of the Human Tissue Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read again.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 7:

  • Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 156 (Tariana Turia).

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

Ayes 10 Green Party 6; Māori Party 4
Noes 109 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Part 1:

  • Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 155 (Hon Pete Hodgson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 2 read.

The following amendment was put:

New clause 27CA:

  • Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 156 (Tariana Turia).

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

Ayes 4 Māori Party 4
Noes 115 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

At 9.56 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported further progress on the Human Tissue Bill.

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

7. Adjournment

At 9.57 pm the House adjourned.

Wednesday, 14 November 2007

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business of the House

By leave, agreed that the Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 3) be taken through its remaining stages on Tuesday, 20 November 2007 and that the debates on the questions that the bill be now read a second and a third time be taken together as a single debate of twelve ten-minute speeches.

2. Papers

Two papers were ordered to be published.

(see Related links for papers ordered to be published)

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

4. Debate on a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Ron Mark had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the leaked release of evidence obtained by the Police during their investigation into potential terrorism activity in New Zealand), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

The Speaker also notified the House that she had accepted an application to debate a matter of urgent public importance.

Gerry Brownlee moved (for the purpose of debating the release of the State Services Commissioner’s report on the investigation into the Public Service recruitment and employment of Madeleine Setchell), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance. The question was proposed accordingly.

The motion lapsed.

5. General debate

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

The motion lapsed.

6. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill, Building Amendment Bill, Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill and Human Tissue Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for consideration of the Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill, Building Amendment Bill, and Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill and for further consideration of the Human Tissue Bill.

(In the Committee)

Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill

Clause 1 read.

Moana Mackey moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Clause 2 read.

Lesley Soper moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 2:

  • To omit “on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent” and substitute “31 December 2007” (Hon Dr Michael Cullen).

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

The following amendments were tabled:

Clause 2:

  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 April 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “25 April 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “2 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “3 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “4 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “5 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “6 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “7 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “8 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “9 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “11 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “12 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “13 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “14 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “15 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “16 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “17 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “18 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “19 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “20 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “21 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “23 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “24 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “25 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “26 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “27 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “28 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “29 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “30 December 2008”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “31 December 2008”.

(Christopher Finlayson)

Clause 2:

  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 January 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 February 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 March 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 April 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 May 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “1 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 January 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 February 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 March 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 April 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 May 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “10 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “20 January 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “20 February 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “20 March 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “20 April 2009”.

(Hon Tony Ryall)

Clause 2:

  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “2 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “3 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “4 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “5 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “6 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “7 June 2009”.
  • To omit all the words after “into force on” and substitute “8 June 2009”.

(Anne Tolley)

Amendments ruled out of order as inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee.

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

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

Clause 3 read.

Russell Fairbrother moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Dave Hereora moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Hon Shane Jones moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Hon Parekura Horomia moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 52 New Zealand National 48; Māori Party 3; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 3:

  • Subclause (1): to omit all the words after “In the Parliamentary Service Act” and substitute “funding entitlements for parliamentary purposes will be those which existed in the months before the 2005 General Election.” (Christopher Finlayson).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 69 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 3:

  • Subclause (2): to omit “explicitly” and substitute “directly or indirectly” (Christopher Finlayson).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 3:

  • To insert the following subclause after subclause (2):
“(2A) Electioneering also includes any communication—
“(a) encouraging or persuading voters to vote or not to vote for 1 or more specified parties or 1 or more candidates or for any combination of such parties or candidates:
“(b) encouraging or persuading voters to vote or not to vote for a type of party or for a type of candidate that is described or indicated by reference to views, positions or policies that are or are not held, taken or pursued (whether or not the name of a party or candidate is stated)—
and includes a candidate advertisement and a party advertisement
(Anne Tolley).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 3:

  • To add the following subclause after subclause (3):
“(4) For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that no pledge card promoted by the Labour Party shall constitute a communication under subclause (2).”
(Christopher Finlayson).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 53 New Zealand National 48; Māori Party 4; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

Clause 4 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 Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill, no progress on the Building Amendment Bill and Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill, and no further progress on the Human Tissue Bill.

The report was adopted.

The Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill was set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day. The Building Amendment Bill and Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill were set down for consideration in Committee next sitting day. The Human Tissue Bill was set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 15 November 2007

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

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

2. Papers

Three papers were ordered to be published.

(see Related links for papers ordered to be published)

3. Select committee reports

The presentation of two reports was announced.

The following bills were set down for second reading:

  • Taxation (Annual Rates, Business Taxation, KiwiSaver, and Remedial Matters) Bill
  • Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill. (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 (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill, Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill and Building Amendment Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for further consideration of the Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill, and consideration of the Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill and Building Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill

Clause 4 read again.

Moana Mackey moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Jill Pettis moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 53 New Zealand National 48; Māori Party 4; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 4:

  • To omit “30 June” and substitute “1 July” (Hon Dr Michael Cullen).

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

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 53 New Zealand National 48; Māori Party 4; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

The following amendments were tabled:

Clause 4:

  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “1 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “2 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “3 January 2008”.

  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “4 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “5 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “6 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “7 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “8 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “9 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “10 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “11 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “12 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “13 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “14 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “15 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “16 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “17 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “18 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “19 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “20 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “21 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “22 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “23 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “24 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “25 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “26 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “27 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “28 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “29 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “30 January 2008”.
  • To omit “30 June 2009” and substitute “31 January 2008”.

Amendments ruled out of order as inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee.

On the question, That clause 4, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 66 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 53 New Zealand National 48; Māori Party 4; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That clause 4, as amended, stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported presently with amendment.

Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill

Part 1 read.

Moana Mackey moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Jill Pettis moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Darren Hughes moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Lesley Soper moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Hon Mita Ririnui moved, That the question be now put.

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 6:

  • New section 159AA(3): amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6:

  • New section 159AA(4): amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 8:

  • New section 159AC(2): amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 8:

  • New section 159AC(3): amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 10:

  • New section 159ABA(3)(e): to insert the following subparagraph:

“(iii) in consultation with local hapū and iwi, Maori staff and students:”
(Te Ururoa Flavell).

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

Ayes 10 Green Party 6; Māori Party 4
Noes 109 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 11:

  • Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

New clause 11A:

  • To insert the following clause after clause 11:
11ANew subsection added to section 159G
Section 159G is amended by adding the following paragraph:
“(d) acknowledge the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.”.
(Te Ururoa Flavell).

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

Ayes 10 Green Party 6; Māori Party 4
Noes 109 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 17:

  • New section 159V: amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 17:

  • New section 159YA: amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 17:

  • New section 159YC: amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 17:

  • New section 159YO: amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 161 (Dr Paul Hutchison).

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

Ayes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland
Noes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field

Amendment not agreed to.

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

Ayes 70 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

Lesley Soper moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

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

Ayes 68 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49 New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Clauses 1 to 3 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 Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill with amendment. The Chairman also reported progress on the Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill and no progress on the Building Amendment Bill.

The report was adopted.

The Appropriation (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill was set down for third reading next sitting day. The Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill was set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day, and the Building Amendment Bill was set down for consideration in Committee next sitting day.

6. Adjournment

At 5.56 pm the House adjourned.