Appropriation (2011/12 Estimates) Bill
The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Appropriation (2011/12 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time, and the amendment proposed thereto.
On the question, That the amendment (Hon Phil Goff) be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Ayes 53
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Progressive 1; Independent: Carter C
Noes 67
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; United Future 1
Amendment not agreed to.
On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:
Ayes 67
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3; United Future 1
Noes 53
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Progressive 1; Independent: Carter C
Motion agreed to.
The Appropriation (2011/12 Estimates) Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.
Freedom Camping Bill
Hon Kate Wilkinson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Freedom Camping 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 108
New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 3
Noes 10
Green Party 9; Independent: Carter C
Motion agreed to.
The Freedom Camping Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.
Resolved, That the Local Government and Environment Committee consider the Freedom Camping Bill.
