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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Thursday, 24 May 2012

 

 

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Death of former member

The Speaker advised the House of the death on 13 May 2012 of Trevor James Young, QSO.

The Speaker expressed on behalf of the House the sense of loss sustained and sympathy with the relatives of the late former member, and members stood and observed a period of silence as a mark of respect to his memory.

2. Papers

Two papers were 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 11 reports was announced.

The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill was set down for second reading.

The report on the International treaty examination of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

4. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Mount Maunganui Borough Reclamation and Empowering Act Repeal Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

5. Questions for oral answer

Eleven questions to Ministers were answered.

One question was ruled out of order because it was prefaced by an unparliamentary remark that led to disorder.

6. Government orders of the day

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi 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 72 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 49 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

Crown Entities Reform Bill

Hon Kate Wilkinson for Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Entities Reform 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 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 60 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Crown Entities Reform Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Covered Bonds) Amendment Bill

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Covered Bonds) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Finance and Expenditure Committee consider the bill.

Arms (Military Style Semi-automatic Firearms and Import Controls) Amendment Bill

Hon Anne Tolley moved, and the question was proposed, That the Arms (Military Style Semi-automatic Firearms and Import Controls) 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 National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 13; Māori Party 3; Mana 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 New Zealand First 8; ACT New Zealand 1

Motion agreed to.

The Arms (Military Style Semi-automatic Firearms and Import Controls) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill

The Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 9.50 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Papers

Two papers were announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).

2. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

3. General debate

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

The motion lapsed.

4. Government orders of the day

Crown Entities Reform Bill, Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill, and Biosecurity Law Reform Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Crown Entities Reform Bill, the Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill, and the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill.

 

 

(In the committee)

Crown Entities Reform Bill

Part 1 read.

Denis O’Rourke moved, That the question be now put. The motion was ruled out of order as not being in the proper form.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 13(3)(a) and (b):

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 29 (Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman).

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

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

Part 2 read.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 13; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Part 3 read.

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 3 stand part.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 2 stand part.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 3 stand part.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 4 stand part.

On the question, That Schedule 5 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 5 stand part.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 6 stand part.

On the question, That Schedule 7 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 7 stand part.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 8:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 29 (Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman).

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

Ayes 73 New Zealand National 59; Green Party 12; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 46 New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

On the question, That Schedule 8, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 8, as amended, stand part.

The following amendments were put:

Schedule 9:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 29 (Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman).

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

On the question, That Schedule 9, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Schedule 9, as amended, stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Michael Woodhouse moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi moved, That the question be now put. The motion was ruled out of order as not being in the proper form.

Katrina Shanks 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 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 2:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 32 (Hon Trevor Mallard).

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

Ayes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

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

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Entities Reform Bill be divided into three bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 30.

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 Crown Entities Reform Bill.

The Chairperson also reported no progress on the Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill and the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill.

The report was adopted and the Crown Entities Reform Bill set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.

The Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill and the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill were set down for consideration in committee next sitting day.

5. Adjournment

At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Thursday, 24 May 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

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

2. Select committee reports

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

3. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Appropriation (2011/12 Supplementary Estimates) Bill was introduced and the bill set down for first reading.

4. Papers—Supplementary Estimates

The Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations for the Government of New Zealand and Supporting Information for the year ending June 2012 were presented by the Minister of Finance and announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).

5. Budget

The Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill was introduced and set down for first reading presently.

6. Budget papers

The 2012/13 Budget papers were presented by the Minister of Finance and announced as published under the authority of the House (see Schedule for papers published under the authority of the House).

7. Budget—continued

Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill

Hon Bill English moved, That the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) 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 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.

8. Budget Statement

Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time.

Hon Bill English delivered the Budget Statement.

9. Budget debate

David Shearer moved, and the question was proposed on, the following amendment:

That the words after “That” be omitted and the following substituted:

this House has no confidence in this National Government led by John Key because year after year it has failed to deliver the economic growth and the growth in jobs, incomes and exports it promised, which has forced record numbers of New Zealanders to look for better opportunities in Australia, has failed to take the tough decisions needed to generate the economic growth to keep young New Zealanders at home, and, as a last resort, is selling our most valuable assets against the will of New Zealanders.

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, That the debate be now adjourned.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the debate be now adjourned.

The debate was set down for resumption next sitting day.

10. Urgency

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved a motion to accord urgency to certain business.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That urgency be accorded—

  • the introduction and passing of—
  • the Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill
  • the Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill—

and of any bills into which they may be divided, and

  • the introduction and first reading of the Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill and its referral to a select committee.

11. Introduction and passing of Government bills

Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill

The Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill was introduced and set down for first reading forthwith.

Hon Peter Dunne for Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Taxation (Budget Measures) 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 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading presently.

12. Introduction of Government bills

The Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill and the Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill were introduced and set down for first reading presently.

13. Passing of Government bills

Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill

Hon Peter Dunne for Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Taxation (Budget Measures) 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 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill.

 

 

(In the committee)

Part 1 read.

Dr Jian Yang moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Part 3 read.

The sitting was suspended between 10.00 pm and 9.00 am.

Friday, 25 May 2012

Part 3 read again.

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

Ayes 98 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 21 Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 3 stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Hon Peter Dunne for Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill be divided into two bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 31.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 55 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the motion be agreed to.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment and divided into two bills.

Reporting and passing of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill without amendment and divided into the following bills:

  • Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill
  • Student Loan Scheme (Budget Measures) Amendment Bill.

The report was adopted and the Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill and the Student Loan Scheme (Budget Measures) Amendment Bill were set down for third reading forthwith.

Hon Peter Dunne for Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill and the Student Loan Scheme (Budget Measures) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

On the question, That the bills be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 10; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill and the Student Loan Scheme (Budget Measures) Amendment Bill were read a third time.

Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill

Hon Paula Bennett moved, and the question was proposed, That the Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) 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 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading forthwith.

Hon Jo Goodhew for Hon Paula Bennett moved, and the question was proposed, That the Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) 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 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage forthwith.

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill.

 

 

(In the committee)

Part 1 read.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 10; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Clauses 1 to 3 read.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

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

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 3 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 Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill without amendment.

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

Hon Paula Bennett moved, and the question was proposed, That the Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) 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 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 54 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 11; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Social Security (Long-term Residential Care—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill was read a third time.

14. First reading and referral of Government bill

Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill

The Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill was read a first time.

Resolved, That the Finance and Expenditure Committee consider the bill.

Resolved, That the Finance and Expenditure Committee report to the House on or before 26 September 2012 (Hon Tariana Turia).

15. Adjournment

At 5.06 pm on Friday, 25 May 2012 the House adjourned.