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Hauiti Claudette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 09 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11764. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]4.CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National)to the Minister for Economic Development: What progress has the Government made on establishing an international standard convention centre in Auckland?Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister for Economic Development):I thank the member for her question. I am pleased to advise the House that on Saturday I announced that the Government and Skycity have completed negotiations and signed an agreement for Skycity to design build and operate the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland. Skycity will invest $402 million designing and building the convention centre which will cater for 3500 international conference delegates at any one time. The New Zealand tourism industry and business sector have been seeking an international-sized convention centre to be built in New Zealand for many years to tap into the growing market of high-value business visitors that we are currently missing out on. The Government is once again delivering on this objective.Claudette Hauiti: What economic benefits will the New Zealand International Convention Centre bring to Auckland and New Zealand?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: The New Zealand International Convention Centre will create jobs boost tourism and bring significant economic benefits to Auckland and New Zealand. It is estimated that 33000 more conference delegates will visit New Zealand each year and we know that conference delegates spend more on average than other visitors. Overall the New Zealand International Convention Centre is projected to inject $90 million into the economy create an estimated 1000 jobs during construction and 800 jobs once it is up and running. This is a good deal for Auckland and for New Zealand.Claudette Hauiti: What measures has the Government agreed will be put in place to deter problem gambling and to help with harm reduction?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: Under the agreement Skycity will have to introduce a predictive modelling tool to analyse data and identify players at risk of problem gambling as well as a voluntary pre-commitment system where players elect to restrict the amount of time they play or the amount they spend. It will also have to introduce player identification requirements when amounts over $500 are being put on to or cashed from ticket-in and ticket-out machines in non-restricted areas as well as double the number of host responsibility specialists in order to deliver 24-hour-a-day 7-day-a-week coverage. It is also worth noting that the 230 new pokie machines that have been focused on is the exact same number granted to Skycity under the Labour Government in 2001 for the development of a much smaller convention centre. Overall the number of pokie machines in New Zealand is falling by around 500 a year. This arrangement will slow that reduction by just 6 months.
Carter David: Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend AnswerText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend Answer[Sitting date: 09 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is objection.
Smith Nick: Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend AnswerText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSmith Nick: Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend Answer[Sitting date: 09 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon Dr NICK SMITH (Minister of Conservation):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek leave to make a quick correction to an answer I gave last Thursday.
Points of Order — Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill—Leave to Postpone First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill—Leave to Postpone First Reading[Sitting date: 09 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11831. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Points of OrderEducation (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill—Leave to Postpone First ReadingHon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I apologise to the member. Following the request of the member in charge of the Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill Hone Harawira and discussions behind your Chair I seek leave for the bill which is set down for first reading tomorrow to be postponed and set down the following day as an order of the day after the Employment Relations (Continuity of Labour) Amendment Bill.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection. Did I hear any? There is no objection.
Points of Order — Land Transfer (Foreign Ownership of Land Register) Amendment Bill—Leave for Introduction and First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — Land Transfer (Foreign Ownership of Land Register) Amendment Bill—Leave for Introduction and First Reading[Sitting date: 09 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11774. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Points of OrderLand Transfer (Foreign Ownership of Land Register) Amendment Bill—Leave for Introduction and First ReadingRt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek the leave of the House for the Land Transfer (Foreign Ownership of Land Register) Amendment Bill to be uplifted from the ballot and be set down for first reading forthwith in order to provide New Zealanders with a comprehensive register of all foreign-owned land and housing in our country which has become pandemic and needing urgent action.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is.
Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend AnswerText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend Answer[Sitting date: 09 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 9 July 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Points of OrderQuestions for Oral Answer—Leave to Amend AnswerHon Dr NICK SMITH (Minister of Conservation):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek leave to make a quick correction to an answer I gave last Thursday.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is objection.
Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill — Procedure First ReadingText is subject to correctionAppropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill — Procedure First Reading[Sitting date: 15 May 2014. Volume:698;Page:1. Text is subject to correction.]Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) BillProcedureHon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): I hereby present the 2014 Budget Minister’s Executive Summary the speech the Fiscal Strategy Report (B.2) the Economic and Fiscal Update (B.3) and the Estimates of Appropriations for the Government of New Zealand for the year ending 30 June 2015 (B.5Volumes 1-10).Mr SPEAKER: Those papers are published under the authority of the House.First ReadingHon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): I moveThat the Appropriation (2014/15 Estimates) Bill be now read a first time.Bill read a first time.
Appropriation (2013/14 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — ProcedureText is subject to correctionAppropriation (2013/14 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — Procedure[Sitting date: 15 May 2014. Volume:698;Page:1. Text is subject to correction.]Thursday 15 May 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Appropriation (2013/14 Supplementary Estimates) BillProcedureHon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): I hereby present theSupplementary Estimates of Appropriations for the Government of New Zealand and supporting information for the year ending 30 June 2014 (B.7).Mr SPEAKER: That paper is published under the authority of the House.
Roy Eric: Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17170. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There appears not.
Upston Louise: Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17170. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]LOUISE UPSTON (Senior Whip—National):In light of the State reception that is to commence shortly I would seek leave for the House to rise early.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National):It is my pleasure to take a call on the Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill. I would like to acknowledge the Hon Simon Bridges and the Hon Craig Foss for their contributions to this bill. I would also like to thank all the members of the Commerce Committee—in particular the Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga and Alfred Ngaro—for their contributions during the select committee process. It is a very important bill particularly for the people of South Auckland where I have got my office. It is my pleasure to commend this bill to the House.
Sabin Mike: Veterans’ Support Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Veterans’ Support Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MIKE SABIN (National—Northland):I am very pleased to take a call on this bill the Veterans’ Support Bill. There has been consensus across the Social Services Committee on much of it. On some of it we have parted our ways and views. One of them is what the previous speaker Louisa Wall has just alluded to. As an ex - naval officer myself I can assure this House that no serviceman goes away to fight for their country thinking “I wonder what I’ll get in the way of a veterans pension when I come back.” or anything of that order.What this bill is about in terms of the veterans pension is bringing parity from what there was in 1954 because let us not forget that a lot of those people have since passed on. To all of a sudden say that now there is only a few of them left actually that disability—and successive Governments have made decisions on this—that would have given them the prerequisite opportunity to have that veterans pension should somehow now mean nothing is wrong. It is wrong because of those who have been there before. I can assure the House that there is not a single serviceman who serves their country because of what they may get out of it—some minor financial compensation—at some other stage in their life.Having said that of course it is important that every veteran is supported wholeheartedly in a holistic way. Actually that is why this House is largely in agreement on everything else on this. What this bill does is ensure that no one is worse off that everyone is supported in a more tangible and realistic and modern way. But never forget that servicemen do not do what they do for this.Can I just also acknowledge the contribution of Major Rebecca Thornley. She got promoted during this exercise and I am sure she is going to shout at some stage shortly. I also acknowledge Ross Miller for his contribution and my father Lew Sabin and my uncle Lew Gibb who are also former servicemen. I am very proud to support this bill.Bill read a second time.
Dean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki)to the Minister for Senior Citizens: What recent announcement has she made about elder abuse and neglect prevention?Hon JO GOODHEW (Minister for Senior Citizens):Earlier this week I announced that I have committed $170000 to establishing two new services. These services will build on the Government’s commitment to raising awareness of and addressing all forms of elder abuse and neglect. The Government currently supports a total of 24 elder abuse and neglect prevention services around the country costing $1.6 million a year. Elder abuse and neglect happen in many ways and are often well hidden in families and communities. Sometimes there are no obvious signs of abuse particularly when it is financial abuse.Jacqui Dean: Where will the new services be located and why were these communities selected?Hon JO GOODHEW: The Ministry of Social Development has worked closely with Age Concern to map elder abuse across the country and identify areas with unmet need for elder abuse and neglect prevention services. Wairoa and Kawerau were identified as areas of high need that currently have no funded services and Rotorua was not far behind. One service will be in Wairoa and the second will be in Rotorua and will also service Kawerau. The Ministry of Social Development will be contacting potential providers shortly.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought to table that particular Official Information Act request. Is there any objection? There is none. It can be tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
King Annette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKing Annette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNETTE KING (Labour—Rongotai):I seek leave to table an Official Information Act request from Waikato District Health Board showing it has 61 nursing vacancies and 18 senior doctor vacancies.
King Annette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKing Annette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNETTE KING (Labour—Rongotai):I seek leave to table an Official Information Act request from Southern District Health Board showing there are 58 nurse vacancies and 12 senior doctor vacancies.
Sabin Mike: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]6.MIKE SABIN (National—Northland)to the Minister of Police: What steps is the Government taking to reduce the supply of methamphetamine and its precursors into New Zealand?Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Police):This week the Minister of Customs and I announced $1.1 million will be used to place a police attaché officer in Guangdong Province in southern China for a 2-year trial to work strengthening our relationship with Chinese enforcement agencies. This police officer will help to identify organised criminals attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and its precursors into New Zealand. This funding will also be used for Customs Service and police staff to take part in targeted operations in China. Southern China is used by criminals to source precursors and smuggle them into New Zealand and this programme is expected to result in a significant disruption to this trade. New Zealand and Chinese agencies are already producing excellent results and this initiative will support them to be even more effective in keeping these drugs and precursors out of the country.Mike Sabin: How are the illegal profits from those in the methamphetamine drug trade being used to fund this initiative?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: The funding for this initiative is from money recovered under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act and is a key part of the Government’s Methamphetamine Action Plan. When this plan was established in 2009 the Government committed to using the money recovered from criminals to target the drug trade and help those affected by it to get treatment. In other words the criminals are paying us to catch them and treat their victims. It is a nice irony. Since the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act came into force $39.4 million has been forfeited to the Crown over half of which has come from methamphetamine-associated offences. Alongside this programme initiatives funded from the proceeds of crime include an increase in residential alcohol and drug treatment enhanced front-line screening at the border and the training of drug dogs to detect large amounts of cash.
Brownlee Gerry: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Business Statement[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House):That is a rather confusing request to come from the shadow Leader of the House. I note that yesterday the Opposition in fact stalled the day by asking questions to members and further put in a letter to the Speaker seeking an additional hour-long special debate. Then after years of saying this is the fastest-legislating Government in the West it said we need to actually stop going quickly or go even more quickly. So what is the position of the Opposition? Does it want good legislation or not?
Robertson Grant: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Business Statement[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central):I thank the Leader of the House for that update. I just wonder whether he could confirm that when we reach the next members’ day the Government will ensure speedy progress to allow Sue Moroney’s Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill to have the airing in the House it deserves.
Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSittings of the House[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17170. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Sittings of the HouseLOUISE UPSTON (Senior Whip—National):In light of the State reception that is to commence shortly I would seek leave for the House to rise early.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There appears not.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 10 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 10 April 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business StatementHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House):When the House resumes on Tuesday 15 April the Government will look to progress a number of bills on the Order Paper including the Vulnerable Children Bill the Victims of Crime Reform Bill and the Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill. On Wednesday 16 April effective on the morning of Thursday 17 April and with the agreement of the Business Committee the House will sit in extended hours to progress further Treaty of Waitangi settlement legislation.GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central):I thank the Leader of the House for that update. I just wonder whether he could confirm that when we reach the next members’ day the Government will ensure speedy progress to allow Sue Moroney’s Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill to have the airing in the House it deserves.Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House):That is a rather confusing request to come from the shadow Leader of the House. I note that yesterday the Opposition in fact stalled the day by asking questions to members and further put in a letter to the Speaker seeking an additional hour-long special debate. Then after years of saying this is the fastest-legislating Government in the West it said we need to actually stop going quickly or go even more quickly. So what is the position of the Opposition? Does it want good legislation or not?
Flavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFlavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17167. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TE URUROA FLAVELL (Co-Leader—Māori Party):Mai e te tipua mai e te tawhito mai e te kāhui o ngā ariki mai eee tāwhiwhi ki ngā atua. Ōī ka takina te mauri ko te mauri i ahua noa mai ki runga ki ēnei taura ki runga ki ēnei tauira. Kia tau te mauri ki runga ki ēnei tamatāne tamawāhine he tukuna nō te whaiorooro a Tānetewaiora. Tēnei te matatau ka eke whakatū tārewa ki te rangi. Ūhi wēro hara mai te toki haumi e hui e taiki e![I invoke the inspiration and guidance from the universe and the gods. Therefore I bestow upon these disciples and young men and women the life-force under the auspices of Tāne the giver of life. I invoke the inspiration and guidance from the universe and the gods. Therefore I bestow upon these disciples and young men and women the life-force under the auspices of Tāne the giver of life. Let them attain the sacred knowledge from the highest heavens. Hold fast hold strong and let it be done!]Bills read a third time.
Flavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFlavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17167. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TE URUROA FLAVELL (Co-Leader—Māori Party):Taihoa Mr Deputy Speaker. Ngāti Rangiteaorere mēnā he waiata tā koutou ā tukuna.[A moment please Mr Deputy Speaker. Rangiteaorere if you have a traditional song sing it now.]WaiataHaka
Roy Eric: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17167. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Shall I put the vote?
Roy Eric: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17164. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Well we are breaking new ground because it is actually not a debate in the House. I think in the spirit of the settlement there will be some tolerance. The member should get on with his speech so we do not go over.
Flavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFlavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17164. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TE URUROA FLAVELL (Co-Leader—Māori Party):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Ko te mate kē ko ētahi o ngā waiata o Tapuika āhua roa nei. Nō reira ko te tono e pēnei ana mēnā ka hipa i te kotahi karaka ko te kōrero me ngā waiata kia haere tonu wā tātau kōrero kia oti katoa i runga i te rangimārie.[The problem really is that some of Tapuika’s songs are quite long. So if the songs of embellishment or the speech go beyond 1 p.m. leave is being sought to allow this to continue until everything is completed amicably.]
Roy Eric: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17164. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: In response to that my understanding is that permission has been granted for the tangata whenua to respond and I am not going to restrict how they might want to do that. The normal procedure is that that would occur after the vote is taken. Is the member happy with that? This is just so that we all understand that after the vote is taken there can be the three waiata and we are happy with that arrangement.
Flavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFlavell Te Ururoa: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17163. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TE URUROA FLAVELL (Co-Leader—Māori Party):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. In Te Reo Māori Mr Deputy Speaker.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Sorry?TE URUROA FLAVELL: Reo Māori Mr Deputy Speaker—Reo Māori. Kia tere. He tono tēnei ki te Whare Pāremata kia mutu taku kōrero kia waihohia ake mā Ngāti Rangiwewehi e whakakōpani ā-waiata nei. Kia mutu a Rangiwewehi ka tukuna te rākau waiata kōrero rānei ki a Rangiteaorere. Ka mutu a Rangiteaorere ka tukuna ki a Tapuika hei whakakōpani i te āhuatanga o wā tātau kōrero ā hei whakanui i te āhuatanga o tēnei rā. Nō reira koinei te tono ki te Whare kia whakaae mai ki tērā tono.[Māori language Mr Deputy Speaker—Māori language. Hurry along. I seek leave of this House of Parliament that when my address ends I would leave it for Ngāti Rangiwewehi to close it with a traditional song. When Rangiwewehi finishes that the rod of opportunity to sing a traditional song or make a traditional speech is passed on to Rangiteaorere. When they are finished it is passed on to Tapuika to close the circumstances relating to our speeches and to celebrate the circumstances about this day. So this is the nub of this leave being sought and I seek leave that the House grant it.]
Hauiti Claudette: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill — Third Readings[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17163. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National):Ka tū ake ahau ki te mihi i a koutou katoa te whānau o Te Arawa.[I rise to acknowledge you all the family of Te Arawa.]The purpose of this legislation arising from the Ngā Punawai o Te Tokotoru Claims Settlement Bill is to give effect to the deeds of settlement signed by the Crown and Ngā Punawai o Te Tokotoru. There were changes made by the Māori Affairs Committee to Parts 3 6 and 9 of the omnibus bill in relation to the right of first refusal. We amended clause 292 and clause 293 but the select committee chaired by the Hon Tau Henare feels that these amendments only went to strengthen this legislation. So with that I commend this legislation to the House.
Upston Louise: Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17132. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō):I am very pleased to speak on behalf of the National caucus on this Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill. Colleagues before me from both sides of the House have gone through the history in quite a lot of detail.But I do want to bring just one extra point to the House. Minister Chris Finlayson talked about the original members of the very first trust board one of whom was Vernon Reed. Vernon Reed became a member of Parliament in the Bay of Islands from 1908. He is the grandfather of my father’s wife Kirsty Reed so I have a very interesting connection to the Williams family. Having been involved in many discussions with Kirsty and her family—and they have portrayed the stories of that time—I do want to acknowledge each and every one of the members of both the original board of the Waitangi National Trust and every single member who has served since that time and obviously Lord and Lady Bledisloe themselves because what they have done is allow a very important part of New Zealand’s history to be maintained and restored. So whether it is schoolchildren visiting as part of their education about Waitangi or whether it is the pilgrimage of many many New Zealanders on Waitangi Day they have preserved a treasure that is important to all Kiwis.One of the other things that were interesting when my stepmother Kirsty was going through some of the history and bringing out some of the books that were written at the time including one by Vernon Reed was looking through some of the photos. I was intrigued to read the name Tau Hēnare. Of course that was Tau Henare’s great-grandfather who I have since learnt was a great friend of Vernon Reed. So it is somewhat interesting to then see that two descendants albeit connected through marriage are serving in the House of Parliament now.I do want to acknowledge my colleague—if he is listening—the Hon Tau Henare who is muttering. I want to acknowledge his service to this House over a significant period of time and I acknowledge the announcement of his intention to retire from Parliament at this upcoming election. He has served New Zealand very well and I am very proud that his forefathers served with a member of my extended family in this House and that they have allowed for this national treasure to be maintained. Thank you.Bill read a first time.Bill referred to the Māori Affairs Committee.
Hauiti Claudette: Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17131. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National):Tēnā koutou katoa. The Waitangi National Trust Board Act 1932 incorporated the Waitangi National Trust Board which administers the Waitangi Treaty grounds and associated lands. National is delivering on its promise to improve governance for the arts. The governance structure of the Waitangi National Trust Board will be modernised to reflect the cultural and historical importance of the Treaty grounds at Waitangi. Waitangi is the birthplace of this nation both old and new and it is fitting that this important heritage status is acknowledged.The Treaty House was originally known as the residence where James Busby conducted much of his official mahi from 1833 to 1846. Te Whare Rūnanga was the idea of two great tūpuna: Tau Hēnare and Sir Apirana Ngata. Te Whare Rūnanga was opened in 1940—100 years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The waka house near Te Ana o Maikuku homes the ceremonial waka Ngātokimatawhaorua. The flag that was first flown at the grounds was that of the United Tribes of New Zealand.These are the historical stories around Waitangi but there are also very modern stories around Waitangi and many of us in the House were part of that modern-day story when we marched in protest about the honouring of the Treaty. I am really proud to be standing with this Government and alongside my Ministers in this Government who have signed the majority of Treaty claims.The trust is self-funded and maintains the Treaty grounds without cost to the people of Aotearoa. The changes in the bill will strengthen the financial viability and governance structure of that trust. This will enable us to increasingly place Waitangi—its history and significance—at the heart of being a New Zealander and as an essential experience for overseas manuhiri as well.The Waitangi National Trust Board currently consists of two categories of members—ex officio members and representative members. At this time I would like to acknowledge our rangatira Pita Paraone Ērima Hēnare and Sir Tumu Te Heuheu.The Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill introduces changes to the composition of that board. The Governor-General and Ministers will be removed from ex officio positions on the board. The Governor-General will become an honorary patron of the trust. The Prime Minister the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage and the Minister of Māori Affairs will form a Crown representative group to foster good relationships and share information with the board.Two members of Parliament one representing the Government and one representing the Opposition will be appointed as full members of the board. By removing the Governor-General and Ministers from ex officio positions on the board the bill removes the risk of conflict between their constitutional roles and their roles as trustees. I commend this bill to the House.
Sabin Mike: Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17130. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MIKE SABIN (National—Northland):It is a privilege to take a short call on this particular piece of legislation the Waitangi National Trust Board Amendment Bill. As the MP for Northland I just want to acknowledge the work of the Waitangi National Trust Board and Pita Paraone and Greg McManus and the work that they are doing there. There has been something of a renaissance in the efforts in Waitangi and that is so very important to not only the people of Northland but the people of New Zealand because of the significance which many have regaled of the history and the personalities and the individuals and of course because of it being the birthplace of New Zealand.Can I just acknowledge the Hon Tau Henare who has been an outstanding member of Parliament and a flamboyant and colourful individual. I will certainly miss his involvement in this place now that he has signalled via the Twittersphere that he is moving on. I will always remember of course that he spent most of my first political term trying to convince me that Tau Henare Drive was actually named after him and not after his great-grandfather. I have since come to learn that I have been defrauded by his machinations. He is a very very important part of this place and its history here but I also think we should acknowledge the contribution that he has made to Māoridom and this bill is I think another step in a very positive direction in terms of the significance of our nation and the way in which we are coming together as many peoples in actual fact and forging ahead.The significance of Waitangi cannot be understated. As a Northlander for many many years of my life the significance of Waitangi has not really landed upon me in the way that I think it should. It is probably a sad indictment that in many ways we have not got the cultural settings or the identity in the fit place. I think that a bill like this—and the good work of the Hon Chris Finlayson in terms of the Treaty settlement process and the opportunities that are in front of us to be led by law from Waitangi the birthplace of New Zealand—is very very important.I look forward to participating in whatever way I can to support the interests of the Waitangi National Trust Board. I think that the governance structure and the model that is obviously set ahead of us in terms of this legislation makes absolute sense in a practical and pragmatic way but what we should also reflect on is the importance of where we are going as a nation where we have come from as a nation and what the Waitangi National Trust Board can be and is and should be for this nation. It is a privilege to support this piece of legislation and to support those in Tai Tokerau who work in the interests of all of New Zealand. I support this bill wholeheartedly.
Vote: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17101. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the Committee report progress.Ayes60New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 3; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Motion not agreed to.
Vote: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17099. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the question be now put.Ayes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes64New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Motion not agreed to.
Vote: Tasman District Council (Validation and Recovery of Certain Rates) Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Tasman District Council (Validation and Recovery of Certain Rates) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17081. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the Tasman District Council (Validation and Recovery of Certain Rates) Bill be now read a third time.Ayes119New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes1Mana 1.Bill read a third time.
Guy Nathan: Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 5 to Minister 8 AprilText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGuy Nathan: Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 5 to Minister 8 April[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17118. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon NATHAN GUY (Minister for Primary Industries):I seek leave to make a personal explanation to correct answers I gave to a supplementary oral question on 8 April.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? It appears not. Leave is granted.Hon NATHAN GUY: Yesterday in the House during question No. 5 in answer to a supplementary question from Richard Prosser I said “This is why funding has increased every year since we took over from Labour.” I would like to correct that to “This is why funding has increased since we took over from Labour.”
Yang Jian: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYang Jian: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17116. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr JIAN YANG (National):I congratulate Paul Goldsmith again. Regarding the Electronic Transactions Act 2002 the main purpose of that Act is to reduce uncertainty about the legal effect of electronic information and communications and also the uncertainty about the time and place of dispatch and the receipt of electronic communications. The Act defines basically only the time of dispatch and also the time of receipt but not really the time when the contract is formed. So this bill the Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill will tidy up that particular loophole and will be particularly good for providing certainty to electronic contracts.Clause 4 agreed to.
Woods Megan: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWoods Megan: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17116. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr MEGAN WOODS (Labour—Wigram):I move That the question be now put.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17116. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National):Sat sri akaal Mr Chair and thank you very much for the opportunity. We are now debating clause 4 of the Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill. The bill has really progressed very well this evening and we hopefully will be concluding the Committee stage of this bill by the end of today.Clause 4 as introduced detailed the purpose of the bill. The Commerce Committee considered that section 3 of the principal Act sufficiently addressed the purpose of the legislation. A purpose clause is unnecessary in an amendment bill. So that is why we made some amendments to that clause. The select committee was well chaired by Jonathan Young and I would like to acknowledge him for his leadership in the Commerce Committee. The committee recommended—Tim Macindoe: Very good chairman.KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI: He is a very good chairman. He is not here today. His absence is very much—Tim Macindoe: He brings gravitas and dignity—KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI: Exactly. The select committee recommended that clause 4 be amended to update the overview in section 4 of the Act to add the reference to new section 13A.Defining the time of receipt and designated information was also considered. The select committee considered whether the terms “time of receipt” and “information system” used in sections 10 and 11 of the principal Act lacked clarity. There were so many things that were missing in the original Act and I congratulate this member on bringing this bill to the House. The principal Act also stated in section 35 that it was to be reviewed within 2 years after commencement. That still has not been picked up. The committee was also not persuaded that the terms “time of receipt” and “information system” lacked clarity and considered that those terms were in no need of definition. So clause 4 is amended by the select committee and I propose that it should be acted upon.
Beaumont Carol: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBeaumont Carol: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17113. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CAROL BEAUMONT (Labour):I move That the question be now put.
Robertson H V Ross: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17113. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson): Just before I call the next member I want to caution members about name-calling which occurred during the debate. Let us remember that all members are honourable and all will get a fair and equitable opportunity to address the people’s business within the Standing Orders that govern our proceedings. By and large name-calling comes through frustration and that is understood but it is out of order as a personal reflection—I refer members to Standing Order 117 and Speakers’ rulings 28/1—because it can lead to disorder.
Lees-Galloway Iain: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLees-Galloway Iain: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17106. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Labour—Palmerston North):I move That the question be now put.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17106. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National):Thank you Mr Chair—that is a very wise call. We are debating the second clause of the Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill. It is a fantastic bill introduced by my good friend Paul Goldsmith. As has been mentioned he will be remembered for this bill.Hon Clayton Cosgrove: Yes he certainly will. He certainly will be remembered.KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI: Yes he will be remembered. He has done a lot of work and is continuing to do so. He is a very good chair of the Finance and Expenditure Committee.This bill has got clause 2 which states that the Act commences on the day after the date on which it gets the Royal assent. I would like to ask the member in the chair why he decided on having that Royal assent date because he mentioned that he had considered making it 1 year after the commencement date. Why not 2 years? It is important that people should understand this important bill.Hon Clayton Cosgrove: Do you understand it?KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI: Yes I have understood it. Do not worry about it Mr Cosgrove.Hon Clayton Cosgrove: I’m not.KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI: Yeah? We will see to it. I would like to mention that the member from New Zealand First said that it is a simple bill. Every contract is very important and has very detailed clauses in it. It is not a simple bill. It has got many clauses. We need to understand how the contract has been formed and what clauses are there. With this we need to understand and I ask the member why he considered that once the Royal assent is received it commences on the day after that date. Why not later on? With these words I conclude my contribution.
Robertson H V Ross: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17106. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson): No I am going to call the honourable member Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi.
Robertson Grant: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17106. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central):I move That the question be now put.
Faafoi Kris: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFaafoi Kris: Electronic Transactions (Contract Formation) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 09 April 2014. Volume:697;Page:17104. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KRIS FAAFOI (Labour—Mana):I move That the question be now put.