Sixth anniversary of attacks on the World Trade Centre on September 11

Resolved, That on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York, this House reaffirms its previous expressions of sympathy for those who lost their lives and for their families, and reaffirms its determination to combat terrorism (Hon Dr Michael Cullen).

Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill

Hon Jim Anderton moved, and the question was proposed, That the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) 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 Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland; Field
Noes 8	Green Party 6; ACT New Zealand 2

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

Hon Clayton Cosgrove for Hon Jim Anderton 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 113	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland; Field
Noes 8	Green Party 6; ACT New Zealand 2

Resolved, That the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill be considered by the Health Committee, and that the committee report finally to the House on or before 15 November 2007.

International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the International Finance Agreements Amendment 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 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 second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Statutes Amendment Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for consideration of the Statutes Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Part 3 read.

Resolved, That Part 3 stand part.

Part 4 read.

Resolved, That Part 4 stand part.

Part 5 read.

Resolved, That Part 5 stand part.

Part 6 read.

Resolved, That Part 6 stand part.

Part 7 read.

Resolved, That Part 7 stand part.

Part 8 read.

Resolved, That Part 8 stand part.

Part 9 read.

Resolved, That Part 9 stand part.

Part 10 read.

Resolved, That Part 10 stand part.

Part 11 read.

Resolved, That Part 11 stand part.

Part 12 read.

Resolved, That Part 12 stand part.

Part 13 read.

Resolved, That Part 13 stand part.

Part 14 read.

Resolved, That Part 14 stand part.

Part 15 read.

Resolved, That Part 15 stand part.

Part 16 read.

Resolved, That Part 16 stand part.

Part 17 read.

Resolved, That Part 17 stand part.

Part 18 read.

Resolved, That Part 18 stand part.

Part 19 read.

Resolved, That Part 19 stand part.

Part 20 read.

Resolved, That Part 20 stand part.

Part 21 read.

Resolved, That Part 21 stand part.

Part 22 read.

Resolved, That Part 22 stand part.

Part 23 read.

Resolved, That Part 23 stand part.

Part 24 read.

Resolved, That Part 24 stand part.

Part 25 read.

Resolved, That Part 25 stand part.

Part 26 read.

Resolved, That Part 26 stand part.

Part 27 read.

Resolved, That Part 27 stand part.

Part 28 read.

Resolved, That Part 28 stand part.

Part 29 read.

Resolved, That Part 29 stand part.

Part 30 read.

Resolved, That Part 30 stand part.

Part 31 read.

Resolved, That Part 31 stand part.

Part 32 read.

Resolved, That Part 32 stand part.

Part 33 read.

Resolved, That Part 33 stand part.

Part 34 read.

Resolved, That Part 34 stand part.

Part 35 read.

Resolved, That Part 35 stand part.

Part 36 read.

Part 36 objected to and struck out of the bill.

Part 37 read.

Resolved, That Part 37 stand part.

Part 38 read.

Resolved, That Part 38 stand part.

Part 39 read.

Part 39 objected to and struck out of the bill.

Part 40 read.

Resolved, That Part 40 stand part.

Part 41 read.

Resolved, That Part 41 stand part.

Part 42 read.

Resolved, That Part 42 stand part.

Part 43 read.

Resolved, That Part 43 stand part.

Part 44 read.

Resolved, That Part 44 stand part.

Part 45 read.

Resolved, That Part 45 stand part.

Part 46 read.

Resolved, That Part 46 stand part.

Part 47 read.

Resolved, That Part 47 stand part.

Part 48 read.

Resolved, That Part 48 stand part.

Part 49 read.

Resolved, That Part 49 stand part.

Part 50 read.

Resolved, That Part 50 stand part.

Schedules 1 to 10 read.

Resolved, That Schedules 1 to 10 stand part.

Clause 1 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Clause 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That the bill be divided into 48 bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 142 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment and divided into 48 bills.

Reporting and passing of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Statutes Amendment Bill with amendment and that the Committee had divided it into the following bills:

• Animal Products Amendment Bill
• Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Bill
• Biosecurity Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Broadcasting Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Building Societies Amendment Bill
• Care of Children Amendment Bill
• Charitable Trusts Amendment Bill
• Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Bill (No 5)
• Civil Union Amendment Bill
• Companies Amendment Bill (No 3)
• Cook Islands Amendment Bill
• Corporations (Investigation and Management) Amendment Bill
• Defence Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Education Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Electricity Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill
• Engineering Associates Amendment Bill
• Family Courts Amendment Bill
• Fencing of Swimming Pools Amendment Bill
• Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Amendment Bill
• Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Gas Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill
• Health and Disability Commissioner Amendment Bill
• Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill
• Human Rights Amendment Bill
• Industrial and Provident Societies Amendment Bill
• Land Transport Amendment Bill (No 3)
• Lawyers and Conveyancers Amendment Bill
• Legal Services Amendment Bill (No 3)
• Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2)
• New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Niue Amendment Bill
• Personal Property Securities Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Privacy Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Racing Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Radiocommunications Amendment Bill (No 3)
• Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Resource Management Amendment Bill
• Retirement Villages Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Securities Amendment Bill (No 2)
• Securities Transfer Amendment Bill
• Social Welfare (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
• State Sector Amendment Bill
• Status of Children Amendment Bill
• Tokelau Amendment Bill
• Trade in Endangered Species Amendment Bill
• Volunteers Employment Protection Amendment Bill.

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

The Animal Products Amendment Bill, Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Bill, Biosecurity Amendment Bill (No 2), Broadcasting Amendment Bill (No 2), Building Societies Amendment Bill, Care of Children Amendment Bill, Charitable Trusts Amendment Bill, Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Bill (No 5), Civil Union Amendment Bill, Companies Amendment Bill (No 3), Cook Islands Amendment Bill, Corporations (Investigation and Management) Amendment Bill, Defence Amendment Bill (No 2), Education Amendment Bill (No 2), Electricity Amendment Bill (No 2), Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill, Engineering Associates Amendment Bill, Family Courts Amendment Bill, Fencing of Swimming Pools Amendment Bill, Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Amendment Bill, Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Amendment Bill (No 2), Gas Amendment Bill (No 2), Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill, Health and Disability Commissioner Amendment Bill, Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill, Human Rights Amendment Bill, Industrial and Provident Societies Amendment Bill, Land Transport Amendment Bill (No 3), Lawyers and Conveyancers Amendment Bill, Legal Services Amendment Bill (No 3), Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill,

New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Amendment Bill (No 2), Niue Amendment Bill, Personal Property Securities Amendment Bill (No 2), Privacy Amendment Bill (No 2), Racing Amendment Bill (No 2), Radiocommunications Amendment Bill (No 3), Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Bill (No 2), Resource Management Amendment Bill, Retirement Villages Amendment Bill (No 2), Securities Amendment Bill (No 2), Securities Transfer Amendment Bill, Social Welfare (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill, State Sector Amendment Bill, Status of Children Amendment Bill, Tokelau Amendment Bill, Trade in Endangered Species Amendment Bill, Volunteers Employment Protection Amendment Bill were read a third time.

Aviation Security Legislation Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for consideration of the Aviation Security Legislation Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 8:

• To omit new section 15B (Keith Locke).

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

Ayes 6	Green Party 6
Noes 113	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Part 1:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 140 (Hon Harry Duynhoven).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 17:

• Subclause (1): to omit new section 77D (Keith Locke).

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

Ayes 6	Green Party 6
Noes 113	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 17(1):

• Subclause (1): to omit new section 77E (Keith Locke).

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

Ayes 6	Green Party 6
Noes 113	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 4; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field

Amendment not agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

The Schedule read.

Resolved, That the Schedule stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That the bill be divided into two bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 144 (Hon Harry Duynhoven).

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment and divided into two bills.

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Aviation Security Legislation Bill with amendment and that the Committee had divided it into the following bills:

• Aviation Crimes Amendment Bill
• Civil Aviation Amendment Bill (No 2).

The report was adopted. The Aviation Crimes Amendment Bill and Civil Aviation Amendment Bill (No 2) were set down third reading next sitting day.

Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill

The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Property Law Bill

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

Securities (Local Authority Exemption) Amendment Bill

The Securities (Local Authority Exemption) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Commerce Committee consider the bill (Hon Nanaia Mahuta for Hon Lianne Dalziel).

International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill and Property Law Bill

The House resolved itself into Committee for consideration of the International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill and Property Law Bill.

(In the Committee)

International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

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

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

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

The Schedule read.

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

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

Resolved, That the Schedule stand part.

Clauses 1 to 3 read.

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

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

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part

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

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

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part

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

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

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part

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

Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 2:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 145 (Hon Ruth Dyson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Clauses 1 to 3 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

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

Property Law Bill

Part 1 read.

The following amendment was put:

Part 1:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 2 read.

The following amendment was put:

Part 2:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 3 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 3:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 4 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 4:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 5 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 5:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 5, as amended, stand part.

Part 6 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 6:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 6, as amended, stand part.

Part 7 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 7:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 7, as amended, stand part.

Schedule 1 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part.

Schedule 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 2:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Schedule 3 read.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 3:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Schedule 4 read.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 4:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Schedule 5 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 5 stand part.

Schedule 6 read.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 6:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Schedule 6, as amended, stand part.

Schedule 7 read.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 7:

• Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 146 (Hon Clayton Cosgrove).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Schedule 7, as amended, stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

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

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill without amendment, the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill with amendment, and the Property Law Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted. The International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill and Property Law Bill were set down for third reading next sitting day.

Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill

The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Arbitration Amendment Bill

Hon Clayton Cosgrove moved, and the question was proposed, That the Arbitration Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Bill

Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban for Hon Pete Hodgson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Health (Drinking Water) Amendment 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 50	New Zealand National 47; ACT New Zealand 2; Independent: Copeland

Result corrected after originally being announced as Ayes 71, Noes 49.

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

International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill

Hon Mahara Okeroa for Hon Dr Michael Cullen moved, and the question was proposed, That the International Finance Agreements 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 105	New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 44; New Zealand First 7; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field
Noes 10	Green Party 6; Māori Party 4

The bill was read a third time.

Aviation Crimes Amendment Bill and Civil Aviation Amendment Bill (No 2)

Hon Harry Duynhoven moved, and the question was proposed, That the Aviation Crimes Amendment Bill and Civil Aviation Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time.