Incident near Hamilton

Resolved, That this House note with deep sadness the death of a senior firefighter of 25 years, Derek Lovell, who died attending a major incident in Tamahere on Saturday afternoon, and convey both its profound sympathy to Mr Lovell's family in their bereavement, and wishes of a quick and full recovery to those other firefighters who were injured in the fire (Hon Rick Barker).

Members stood and observed a period of silence as a mark of respect to his memory.

Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Copyright (New Technologies) 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 111	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; ACT New Zealand 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland; Field
Noes 10	Green Party 6; Māori Party 4

The bill was read a third time.

Human Tissue Bill

The Human Tissue Bill was read a third time.

Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

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

New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill

Hon David Parker moved, and the question was proposed, That the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) 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 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

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

Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill

Hon Rick Barker moved, and the question was proposed, That the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

Employment Relations (Breaks and Infant Feeding) Amendment Bill

Hon Trevor Mallard moved, and the question was proposed, That the Employment Relations (Breaks and Infant Feeding) 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 119	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland; Field
Noes 2	ACT New Zealand: 2

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

Resolved, That the Employment Relations (Breaks and Infant Feeding) Amendment Bill be considered by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 22 July 2008, 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 192 and 195(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Nanaia Mahuta for Hon Trevor Mallard).

Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill and New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for consideration of the Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill and the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill.

(In the Committee)

Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill

Clause 1 read

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part

Clause 2 read

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part

Clause 3 read

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part

Clause 4 read

Resolved, That clause 4 stand part

Clause 5 read

Resolved, That clause 5 stand part

The Chairperson announced the bill would be reported without amendment presently.

New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill

Part 1 read

The following amendments were put:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 196

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

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

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

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

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

Part 2 read

The following amendments were put:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 196

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

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

Part 3 read

The following amendment was put:

• Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 196

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That Part 3, as amended, stand part.

Schedule 1 read

The following amendments were put:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 196

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

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

Schedule 2 read

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

Ayes 71	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand: 2; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independent: Field
Noes 49	New Zealand National 48; Independent: Copeland

Resolved, That Schedule 2 stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read

Gerry Brownlee moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Rodney Hide moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Hon David Parker moved, That the question be now put.

The Chairperson declined the motion.

Resolved, That the question be now put.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Clause 2

The following amendment was put:

• Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 196 to omit and substitute new clause 2

Resolved, That new clause 2 be agreed to.

The Chairperson announced the bill would be reported with amendment.

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill without amendment and the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted.

The Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill and the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill were set down for third reading next sitting day.

Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

Recognition of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Rodney Park

Resolved, That this House recognise the vision and skill of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Rodney Park, GCB, KBE, MC and Bar, DFC, RAF, in leading to victory those who fought on the ground and in the air during the Battle of Britain; notes that the failure of Nazi Germany to defeat the RAF in 1940 was Hitler’s first major setback, forcing him to call off the planned invasion of Britain; supports the Sir Keith Park Memorial Campaign to erect a permanent statue of Sir Keith on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square; believes that such a memorial is long overdue to redress the lack of public acknowledgement of this great man’s leadership and would ensure the role of RAF in defending Britain is formally recognised in Trafalgar Square; notes that a memorial would be particularly fitting given that RAF will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2008; and recognises that such a memorial could provide an iconic reminder of the selfless action shown by many of those from Britain, New Zealand and the Commonwealth in the heroic and victorious defence of our country (Rodney Hide).

Family Courts Matters Bill

The Family Courts Matters Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill

The Electricity (Disconnection and Low Fixed Charges) Amendment Bill was read a third time.

New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill

Hon Darren Hughes for Hon David Parker moved, and the question was proposed, That the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Bill be now read a third time.