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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 22 March 2011

   

 Tuesday, 22 March 2011

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Ministerial statement

Hon John Carter made a statement advising the House of the extension of the state of national emergency pursuant to section 66 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.

2. Petitions

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

3. 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).

4. Member’s motion

Resolved, That this House express its support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 condemning the gross and systematic violation of human rights by the Government of Libya and supporting United Nations member States taking any and all measures necessary to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas under threat of attack by Libyan Government forces (Hilary Calvert).

5. Select committee reports

The presentation of eight reports was announced.

The following bills were set down for second reading:

  • Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill
  • Taxation (Income-sharing Tax Credit) Bill.

The following reports were set down for consideration:

  • Briefing on Egypt and the Middle East
  • Briefing on the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan
  • International treaty examination of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean

(see Related links for select committee reports).

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

7. Application to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hilary Calvert had indicated her desire to move (for the purpose of debating the announcement of a $6.85 million recovery package for Christchurch), 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 Financial Review) Bill—financial review debate

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

 

 

(In the Committee)

Resolved, That the report of the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the annual financial statements of the Government for the year ended 30 June 2010 and the 2009/10 financial review of the Treasury be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Economic Development be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Health Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Health be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Local Government and Environment Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry for the Environment be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Law and Order Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Department of Corrections be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Law and Order Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the New Zealand Police be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Education and Science Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Education be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Government Administration Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Primary Production Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Education and Science Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Transport be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Social Services Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Ministry of Social Development be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Department of Labour be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Social Services Committee on the 2009/10 financial review of the Department of Building and Housing be noted.

Resolved, That clauses 1 to 11 and Schedules 1 to 5 stand part.

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

Reporting and passing of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Appropriation (2009/10 Financial Review) Bill without amendment.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading forthwith.

The Appropriation (2009/10 Financial Review) Bill was read a third time.

Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Clauses 1 and 2 read again.

Paul Quinn 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 62 New Zealand National 57; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments were tabled:

Clause 1:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 209 (Hilary Calvert).

Amendments ruled out of order as not being serious amendments.

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

Ayes 62 New Zealand National 57; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Clause 2:

Clause 2 not agreed to.

New clause 2:

New clause 2 set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 207 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

On the question, That new clause 2 be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 62 New Zealand National 57; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That new clause 2 be agreed to.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 209 (Hilary Calvert).

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

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

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill with amendment.

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

Ayes 62 New Zealand National 57; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Motion agreed to.

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

Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill

Hon John Carter for Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill be now read a second 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, 23 March 2011

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Electorate vacancy

The Speaker informed the House that he had been advised by the Electoral Commissioner that, pursuant to section 185 of the Electoral Act 1993, the name of the member elected to the House of Representatives for the Botany Electoral District is Jami-Lee Matenga Ross.

2. Member sworn

Jami-Lee Ross presented himself at the bar of the House, was called forward to the Chair by the Speaker, made the Affirmation of Allegiance required by law, and took his seat in the House.

3. Introduction of distinguished visitors

The Speaker informed the House that the Services Committee of the House of Regional Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, led by Mr Bahar Ngitung, was within the precincts of the Chamber.

The committee was welcomed with applause.

4. Select committee reports

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

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

6. General debate

Keith Locke moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

7. Private and local orders of the day

Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Clause 8 read again.

Resolved, That the question be now put (Tim Macindoe).

Resolved, That clause 8 stand part.

Clause 9 read.

Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Resolved, That clause 9 stand part.

Clause 10 read.

Resolved, That the question be now put (Todd McClay).

Resolved, That clause 10 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 Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill without amendment.

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

Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill

The Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

8. Members’ orders of the day

Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill and Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill, and for consideration of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill

Clause 4A read again.

Jo Goodhew moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Allan Peachey moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendment was put:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 58 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That clause 4A stand part.

Clause 6 read.

Allan Peachey moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Tim Macindoe moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendment was tabled:

Clause 6: section 229A:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

Amendment ruled out of order as being inconsistent with the principles and objects of the bill.

The following amendment was put:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 205 (Gareth Hughes).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

The following amendments were tabled:

Clause 6: new section 229AB:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 205 (Gareth Hughes).

Amendments ruled out of order as being inconsistent with the principles and objects of the bill.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 6: section 229B:

To omit this section and substitute the following section:

229B Undue influence

(1) A person must not exert undue influence on any student or prospective student with intent to make that student or prospective student—

(a)become or remain a member of a students association; or

(b)cease to be a member of a students association; or

(c)not become a member of a students association.

(2)Undue influence does not include advertising or promotional offers.

(Hon Darren Hughes)

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6: sections 229B and 229C:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendments not agreed to.

Clause 6: section 229C:

To add the following subsections:

(8) The Council must either hold a complaint hearing or reject the complaint within 2 weeks of a complaint having been received.

(9) The Council must uphold, reject or otherwise decide on the complaint within 2 weeks of holding the complaints hearing.

(Grant Robertson)

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6: section 229CA(2) and (3):

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendments not agreed to.

Clause 6: section 229CA(3)(b):

To add “including the provision of academic-related services or activities that are available to all students” (Rahui Katene).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6: section 229CA:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 192 (David Clendon).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 205 (Gareth Hughes).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6: section 229CA(4):

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6: section 229CA

Amendments to add subsections (9) and (10) set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Amendment to add subsection (9) set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

The following amendments were tabled:

Clause 6: section 229CA:

To add the following subsection:

(9)Students may use any component of the student loan to pay any non-compulsory student association fees, collected on behalf of the association by the institution’s council.

(Grant Robertson)

Amendment ruled out of order as 24 hours’ notice had not been given for an amendment that may have an impact on the Government’s fiscal aggregates.

Clause 6:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 190 (Grant Robertson).

Amendment to insert new section 229CB set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 205 (Gareth Hughes).

Amendments ruled out of order as the Government had exercised its financial veto.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 6:

Amendment to add new sections 229CB and 229CC set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 191 (Grant Robertson).

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6:

To add the following section:

229CC Representation

(1)The tertiary institution must provide for representation and advocacy of students in an autonomous manner.

(2)No person, including any tertiary institution, may act in any way that conflicts with the spirit and intent of this section.

(Rahui Katene)

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

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 41; Green Party 9; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Resolved, That clause 6 stand part.

At 10.02 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill.

The Chairperson also reported no progress on the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill.

The report was adopted and the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day.

The Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill was set down for consideration in Committee next sitting day.

9. Adjournment

At 10.02 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Thursday, 24 March 2011

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

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

2. 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).

3. Select committee reports

The presentation of nine reports was announced.

The following reports were set down for consideration:

  • Inquiry into how to improve completion rates of childhood immunisation, and Briefings from the Chief Coroner on the coronial process, from Dr Michael Tatley on the adverse reaction process, and from Professor Sir Peter Gluckman on how to improve completion rates of childhood immunisation
  • Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on District health boards: Availability and accessibility of after-hours services
  • Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Spending on supplies and services by district health boards: Learning from examples
  • Briefing on the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (Fees) Notice 2010

(see Related links for select committee reports).

4. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

Seven questions to members were answered.

Ninety-one questions to members were postponed.

5. Application to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon Sir Roger Douglas had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the announcement about future funding for the Ministry of Social Development’s Family Start programme), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

6. Government orders of the day

Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill

Hon Tariana Turia for Hon Christopher Finlayson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) 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 63 New Zealand National 58; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 56 New Zealand Labour 39; Green Party 9; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C, Harawira

Motion agreed to.

The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was read a third time.

Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill and the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill be now read a second time.

The Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

The Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 5.41 pm the House adjourned.