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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Government motion

Recent passing of Raihā, Lady Māhuta

Resolved, That this Parliament mark the passing of Raihā, Lady Māhuta (Hon John Key).

2. Petitions

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

3. Papers

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

4. Select committee reports

The presentation of 13 reports was announced.

The report on the Briefing from Rt Hon Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Fund, was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Social Assistance (Future Focus) Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

7. Member’s motion

Academic record of Hon Steven Joyce

Hon Trevor Mallard moved, and the question was proposed, That the House congratulate Hon Steven Joyce for having his degree conferred 21 years after he started it.

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, That the question be now put. The Speaker declined the motion.

Hon John Carter 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 43; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

Resolved, That the House congratulate Hon Steven Joyce for having his degree conferred 21 years after he started it (Hon Trevor Mallard).

8. Application to debate matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon Phil Goff had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the proposal to introduce joint ministerial approval for access to Crown Land), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

9. Government orders of the day

Courts (Remote Participation) Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Courts (Remote Participation) Bill be now read a first time.

The Courts (Remote Participation) Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Justice and Electoral Committee consider the Courts (Remote Participation) Bill, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 31 May 2010, 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 187 and 190(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Nick Smith for Hon Simon Power).

Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement (Regional Agreements) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement (Regional Agreements) Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Clause 4 read.

Jo Goodhew moved, That the question be now put.

Resolved, That the question be now put.

Resolved, That clause 4 stand part.

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

Resolved, That Part 2 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 without amendment.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement (Regional Agreements) Amendment Bill without amendment.

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

Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill be now read a first time.

The Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Justice and Electoral Committee consider the Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 29 July 2010, 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 187 and 190(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Simon Power).

Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill be now read a first time.

The Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Commerce Committee consider the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill (Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman for Hon Simon Power).

Television New Zealand Amendment Bill

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman moved, and the question was proposed, That the Television New Zealand Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

10. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Introduction of distinguished visitors

The Speaker informed the House that Hon Christian Porter, MLA, Attorney-General of Western Australia, was within the precincts of the Chamber.

The Attorney-General was welcomed with applause.

The Speaker also informed the House that a parliamentary delegation from the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region, led by Mr Qianba Puncog, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress, was within the precincts of the Chamber.

The delegation was welcomed with applause.

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 three reports was announced.

The Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Bill was set down for second reading.

The report on the Briefing on bariatric surgery and its benefits for Māori was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

4. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

5. General debate

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

6. Government orders of the day

Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement (Regional Agreements) Amendment Bill

The Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement (Regional Agreements) Amendment Bill was read a third time.

Infrastructure Bill

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

Education Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Education Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Education Amendment Bill.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for further consideration in Committee next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 9.55 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 25 March 2010

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

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

2. Select committee reports

The presentation of four reports was announced.

The report on the International treaty examination of the Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of The United States of America on Science and Technology Cooperation Contributing to Domestic and External Security Capabilities was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

3. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Electoral Referendum Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

4. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

5. Government orders of the day

Government motion—establishment of committee to consider electoral legislation

Resolved, That the House establish a committee to consider and report to it on such legislation concerning the referendum on the electoral system and reform to the electoral finance regime that may be referred to it; the committee to consist of 12 members to be nominated by parties to the Speaker as follows: New Zealand National 4, New Zealand Labour 3, Green Party 1, ACT New Zealand 1, Māori Party 1, United Future 1, and Progressive 1, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting, except during oral questions; during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House; on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House; and outside the Wellington area during a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 187, 189, and 190(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Gerry Brownlee).

Unit Titles Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Unit Titles Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 3 read

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 4 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Part 5 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Schedule 1 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part.

Schedule 1A read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Schedule 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 112 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Schedule 2, 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 with amendment.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Unit Titles Bill with amendment.

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

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

6. Adjournment

At 6.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.