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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Tuesday, 6 March 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. 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 (see Related links for select committee reports).

4. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the—

  • Maraeroa A and B Blocks Claims Settlement Bill
  • Mixed Ownership Model Bill
  • Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Claims Settlement Bill
  • Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill
  • Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill
  • Maraeroa A and B Blocks Incorporation Bill—

was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

6. Government orders of the day

Customs and Excise (Joint Border Management Information Sharing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill and Building Amendment Bill (No 3)

The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Customs and Excise (Joint Border Management Information Sharing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill and for consideration of the Building Amendment Bill (No 3).

(In the committee)

Customs and Excise (Joint Border Management Information Sharing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Resolved, That the bill be divided into two bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 194 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

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

Building Amendment Bill (No 3)

Part 1 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 11 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

On the question, That the amendments 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 amendments be agreed to.

On the question, That Part 1, as amended, 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, as amended, stand part.

Part 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 11 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

On the question, That the amendments 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 amendments be agreed to.

On the question, That Part 2, as amended, 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, as amended, stand part.

The following amendments to the Schedule were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 11 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

On the question, That the amendments 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 amendments be agreed to.

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

Clauses 1 to 3 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Clause 2:

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 11 (Hon Maurice Williamson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

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

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Customs and Excise (Joint Border Management Information Sharing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill without amendment and divided into the following bills:

  • Customs and Excise Amendment Bill
  • Biosecurity Amendment Bill.

The Chairperson also reported the Building Amendment Bill (No 3) with amendment.

The report was adopted.

The Customs and Excise Amendment Bill, the Biosecurity Amendment Bill, and the Building Amendment Bill (No 3) were set down for third reading next sitting day.

Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) 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 63

New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1

Noes 58

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1; United Future 1

Motion agreed to.

The Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

Defence Amendment Bill

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman moved, and the question was proposed, That the Defence 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 98

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Noes 23

Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Defence Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee consider the bill.

Financial Markets Conduct Bill

Hon Craig Foss moved, and the question was proposed, That the Financial Markets Conduct Bill be now read a first time.

7. Adjournment

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

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Introduction of distinguished visitor

The Speaker informed the House that Mr Jeong Sun-Tae, Minister of Government Legislation of the Republic of Korea, was within the precincts of the Chamber.

The Minister was welcomed with applause.

2. Petitions

The presentation of two petitions 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. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

5. General debate

David Shearer moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

6. Government orders of the day

Financial Markets Conduct Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Financial Markets Conduct 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 106

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Noes 15

Green Party 14; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Financial Markets Conduct Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Commerce Committee consider the bill.

Building Amendment Bill (No 3)

Hon Maurice Williamson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Building Amendment Bill (No 3) 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 57

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Building Amendment Bill (No 3) was read a third time.

Search and Surveillance Bill and Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Search and Surveillance Bill and the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill.

(In the committee)

Search and Surveillance Bill

Part 1 read.

Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Dr Cam Calder 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.

Dr Jackie Blue moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 69

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Noes 50

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Māori Party 2

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 (Hon Judith Collins).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Clause 3:

After the definition of rub-down search, insert:

SFO Director means the Director of the Serious Fraud Office as defined in section 2 of the Serious Fraud Office Act 1990

(Hon David Parker)

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

Ayes 48

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14

Noes 70

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 1; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

On the question, That Part 1, as amended, 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 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

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

Part 2 read.

Simon Bridges moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Tim Macindoe moved, That the question be now put.

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

Ayes 63

New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; 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 question be now put.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 (Hon Judith Collins).

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 59

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Clause 32:

Replace paragraph (a) with:

(a) there are reasonable grounds to suspect that an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more has been committed, or is being committed, or will be committed; and

Clause 34(a):

Replace subparagraph (i) with:

(i) involves serious or complex fraud that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more; or

(Charles Chauvel)

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

Ayes 49

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1

Noes 70

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 1; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendments not agreed to.

Heading to Part 2:

Replace with:

Police and Serious Fraud Office Powers

Clause 31:

After subclause (1), insert:

(1A)The SFO Director may apply to a Judge for an examination order against a person in a business context if the SFO Director is satisfied that the conditions specified in section 32 are met in respect of the person.

Clause 33(1):

Before “A constable”, insert “The SFO Director or”.

Clause 33(1)(a):

Before “the constable”, insert “the SFO Director or”.

Clause 33(1)(b):

After subparagraph (iii), insert:

(iv) the SFO Director.

Clause 37(1)(a):

After “or a delegate of the Commissioner”, insert “or the SFO Director”.

Clause 37(2)(d):

After “a delegate of the Commissioner”, insert “or the SFO Director”.

Clause 38:

After “the Commissioner’s delegate”, insert “or the SFO Director”.

Clause 40A(1):

After “the delegate of the Commissioner”, insert “or the SFO Director”.

(Hon David Parker)

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

Ayes 49

New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1

Noes 70

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 1; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendments not agreed to.

On the question, That Part 2, as amended, 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 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

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

Part 3 read.

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 Search and Surveillance Bill.

The Chairperson also reported no progress on the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill.

The report was adopted and the Search and Surveillance Bill was set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.

The Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill was set down for consideration in committee next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 8 March 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

Hon Gerry Brownlee made a statement relating to the business of the House.

2. Select committee reports

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

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

4. Government orders of the day

Mixed Ownership Model Bill

Hon Tony Ryall moved, and the question was proposed, That the Mixed Ownership Model 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 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 Mixed Ownership Model Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

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

Resolved, That the bill be reported back to the House by 16 July 2012 (Hon Tony Ryall).

Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill, Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa River) Bill, Ngāti Pāhauwera Treaty Claims Settlement Bill, and Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill, the Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa River) Bill, the Ngāti Pāhauwera Treaty Claims Settlement Bill, and the Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill.

(In the committee)

Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill

Clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 and 2, and Schedules 1 to 6 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 7 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 and 2, and Schedules 1 to 6, as amended, stand part.

Resolved, That the bill be divided into two bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 6 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

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

Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa River) Bill

Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 3, and Schedules 1 and 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 4 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That the Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 3, and Schedules 1 and 2, as amended, stand part.

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

Ngāti Pāhauwera Treaty Claims Settlement Bill

Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 3, and Schedules 1 to 4 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 13 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That the Preamble, clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 3, and Schedules 1 to 4, as amended, stand part.

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

Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill

Clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 4, and Schedules 1 to 4 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 10 (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That clauses 1 and 2, Parts 1 to 4, and Schedules 1 to 4, as amended, stand part.

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

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill with amendment and divided into the following bills:

  • Ngāti Manawa Claims Settlement Bill
  • Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill.

The Chairperson also reported the Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa River) Bill with amendment.

The Chairperson also reported the Ngāti Pāhauwera Treaty Claims Settlement Bill with amendment.

The Chairperson also reported the Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted and the Ngāti Manawa Claims Settlement Bill, the Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill, the Nga Wai o Maniapoto (Waipa River) Bill, the Ngāti Pāhauwera Treaty Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngati Porou Claims Settlement Bill were set down for third reading next sitting day.

Maraeroa A and B Blocks Claims Settlement Bill and Maraeroa A and B Blocks Incorporation Bill

The Maraeroa A and B Blocks Claims Settlement Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Māori Affairs Committee consider the bill.

The Maraeroa A and B Blocks Incorporation Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Māori Affairs Committee consider the bill.

Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Claims Settlement Bill

Hon Tariana Turia for Hon Christopher Finlayson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 103

New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 30; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Abstentions 10

Green Party 10

Motion agreed to.

The Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Māori Affairs Committee consider the bill.

The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Claims Settlement Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Māori Affairs Committee consider the bill.

Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill

The Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Māori Affairs Committee consider the bill.

5. Adjournment

At 9.31 pm the House adjourned.