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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

The House met at 2.30 pm.

Prayers

1. Papers

Two papers were announced as published under the authority of the House.

The Speaker also presented one further paper (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented).

2. Select committee reports

The presentation of two reports was announced.

The following bills were set down for second reading:

  • Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill
  • Settlement Systems, Futures, and Emissions Units Bill

(see Related links for select committee reports).

3. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Road User Charges Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

4. Ministerial statement

Hon Tony Ryall made a ministerial statement relating to the H1N1 influenza outbreak.

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

6. Imprest Supply Bill

The Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill was introduced, read a first time, and set down for second reading forthwith.

7. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (2008/09 Supplementary Estimates) Bill and Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill

Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the Appropriation (2008/09 Supplementary Estimates) Bill and the Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill be now read a second time.

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

Ayes 69 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 52 New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The Appropriation (2008/09 Supplementary Estimates) Bill and the Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill were read a second time.

The Appropriation (2008/09 Supplementary Estimates) Bill and the Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill were set down for third reading forthwith.

Appropriation (2008/09 Supplementary Estimates) Bill

The Appropriation (2008/09 Supplementary Estimates) Bill was read a third time.

Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill

The Imprest Supply (First for 2009/10) Bill was read a third time.

Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Forestry Sector) Amendment Bill

The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Forestry Sector) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Emissions Trading Scheme Review Committee consider the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Forestry Sector) Amendment Bill, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 26 June 2009, 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).

8. Adjournment

At 9.59 pm the House adjourned.

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business of the House

By leave, agreed that the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Forestry Sector) Amendment Bill be set down for second reading as Government Order of the Day No 1 on Tuesday, 30 June 2009, and that its remaining stages be taken on that day and concluded by 9.50 pm.

2. Membership of Parliamentary Service Commission

By leave, agreed that, pursuant to section 15(1)(d) of the Parliamentary Service Act 2000, Chris Tremain be appointed as a member of the Parliamentary Service Commission in place of Hon Nathan Guy.

3. Member’s motion

Resolved, That this House express its support for all Iranian citizens who strive for a free and democratic society; ask the Iranian government not to use force against peaceful demonstrators; call for an end to government restrictions on the media and support an impartial examination of the recent Iranian election result in the light of widespread concerns as to its legitimacy (Keith Locke).

4. Papers

One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House.

The Speaker presented one further paper (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

7. General debate

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

The motion lapsed.

8. Government orders of the day

Land Transport Amendment Bill (No 4)

The Land Transport Amendment Bill (No 4) was read a third time.

Parliamentary Service (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill

The Parliamentary Service (Continuation of Interim Meaning of Funding for Parliamentary Purposes) Bill was read a third time.

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area 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 107 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 13 Green Party 9; Māori Party 4

Motion agreed to.

The ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Radio New Zealand Amendment Bill

The Radio New Zealand Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Commerce Committee consider the bill (Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman).

Motor Vehicle Sales Amendment Bill

Hon Heather Roy moved, and the question was proposed, That the Motor Vehicle Sales Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

9. Adjournment

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

Thursday, 25 June 2009

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. Petitions

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

3. Papers

The Speaker presented two papers (see Related links for papers ordered to be published and papers presented).

4. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

Four questions to members were answered.

6. Government orders of the day

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 1:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 27 (Hon Tim Groser).

Resolved, That the amendments 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 107 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 14 Green Party 9; Māori Party 5

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Schedule read.

The following amendment was put:

Schedule:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 27 (Hon Tim Groser).

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

Ayes 107 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 14 Green Party 9; Māori Party 5

Amendment agreed to.

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

Ayes 107 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 14 Green Party 9; Māori Party 5

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

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

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

Ayes 107 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 14 Green Party 9; Māori Party 5

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

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

Ayes 107 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 14 Green Party 9; Māori Party 5

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That the bill be divided into two bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 28 (Hon Tim Groser).

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

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Bill with amendment, and divided into the following bills:

  • Tariff (AANZFTA) Amendment Bill
  • Customs and Excise (AANZFTA) Amendment Bill.

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

Motor Vehicle Sales Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Motor Vehicle Sales Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

7. Adjournment

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