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Macindoe Tim: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMacindoe Tim: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19228. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TIM MACINDOE (National—Hamilton West):Tēnā koe to you Mr Assistant Speaker. I would like to associate myself with the opening remarks of the previous speaker Kelvin Davis and also to thank all those who have contributed to this debate for their very constructive contributions. It is very good to see the consensus that exists in the House for such an important measure. As it is unlikely that a party vote will be taken I do want to indicate that the usual support would have been coming from our confidence and supply partners and also from Brendan Horan. I too am very pleased to support this measure.Bill read a first time.Bill referred to the Law and Order Committee.
Robertson H V Ross: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19227. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Just before I call the honourable member Kelvin Davis I advise the House that this is not a split call.
Calder Cam: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCalder Cam: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19226. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr CAM CALDER (National):I am wearing the White Ribbon. The White Ribbon is worn by men who stand against violence towards women and children and I am very proud of the work this Government has done in this space over the 6 years that we have been in office. I refer to the work that has been done and the plans that were announced just yesterday—further efforts to address domestic violence. They were greeted with absolute delight by the chief executive officer of Shine an organisation that works with women who are at the very highest risk of suffering domestic violence. I am very proud of the work the Government has done there. I want to give credit to Paula Bennett and her work for children and on the violence that is directed against them.I would just like to commend this bill the Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill which sets out to allow the renewal of extended supervision orders for as long as they are needed with regular mandatory review by the courts for the very worst of offenders who are very likely to reoffend should they be released from prison without an extended supervision order in place. Thank you.
Horan Brendan: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHoran Brendan: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19224. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]BRENDAN HORAN (Independent):Tēnā koe Mr Assistant Speaker. I agree with the previous speaker the honourable Mike Sabin and I hope that the members of the Law and Order Committee can as they do ask searching questions about whether the system of extended supervision orders is working as intended and whether it can be strengthened and improved. Those questions can be asked during their scrutiny of the Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill. I support the bill. It looks to deliver on the determination of the New Zealand Independent Coalition for safe children safe whānau and a safe society serving New Zealanders.
Sabin Mike: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19224. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MIKE SABIN (National—Northland):I am pleased to take a call in support of this particular piece of legislation the Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill in particular because the group of offenders that we are talking about are really at the highest end of sexual offending and are the highest risk to the community.For the specifics of the bill in terms of its genesis we go back to 2004 when the extended supervision orders were put in place. The situation that the community and legislators are now faced with is the pending release of some of these people and the ongoing risk. That must always be the benchmark upon which we as legislators reflect or the lens that we look through to ensure that the safety of the community is held paramount with this particular subset of offenders which is a very very small group but capable of absolutely destroying the lives of victims. Usually in my experience they are very very troubled individuals so extending supervision orders beyond the 10-year time period originally discussed as part of the initial legislation but also looking to extend them to those adults who present a serious violent risk or sexual offending risk is very sensible. I am very happy to commend this legislation.
Robertson H V Ross: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19224. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Before I call the member I just want to advise the House that we have a split call. Thank you.
Mitchell Mark: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMitchell Mark: Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19222. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney):Tēnā koe Mr Assistant Speaker. It is an honour to take a call on this the Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill. I want to acknowledge Mr Phil Goff firstly because obviously he spoke about his own involvement in bringing the Parole (Extended Supervision) and Sentencing Amendment Bill to this House.I think that the previous speaker David Clendon raised a very good point and that was around the Attorney-General’s report and his raising the concern around the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act and double jeopardy. But the thing that I took great encouragement from in Mr Goff’s contribution was that this same issue was raised when they were taking the extended supervision orders bill through the House and they obviously found a way through it. That provides great encouragement to me.I hope that I am sitting on the Law and Order Committee in the next term if I am lucky enough to be returned to this House because I think that this is a very very good bill. I think that although we always have a very open mind of course when these bills come to a select committee and we have access to a lot of very very good advice the default setting for me is the point that Mr Goff made and that was around the fact that we saw serious sexual offending—as in one case involving Mr Lloyd McIntosh—of a 23-month-old child. The default setting must always be in terms of making sure that we do everything we possibly can to make sure that a 23-month-old child—the most vulnerable in our society and community—is protected.I would also like to acknowledge the Minister of Corrections Anne Tolley who has brought this bill to the House and through the select committee process and has given us the opportunity now to wrap more protection around and provide more protection for the most vulnerable in our society.With that like I have said I hope that I am a member of the Law and Order Committee next term and I look forward to receiving this bill. Thank you.
Horan Brendan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHoran Brendan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19213. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.BRENDAN HORAN (Independent)to the Minister of Housing: What if any specific progress has he achieved on completing housing accords with Tauranga City Council and Western Bays District Council?Hon Dr NICK SMITH (Minister of Housing):Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty were formally gazetted and added to schedule 1 of the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013 early this year. I met with the mayors and chief executives of both councils on 29 April. My officials have subsequently been in detailed discussions on the terms of a housing accord including identifying potential special housing areas. I am hopeful that we will conclude negotiations prior to the House rising.Brendan Horan: What does the Minister have to say to Bob Clarkson who for 3½ long years has been unable to start building 1700 homes including 500 affordable homes with green belts cycleways walkways services and free infrastructure costs; does this mean the Minister has not delivered on housing accords?Hon Dr NICK SMITH: The Government has made a priority of housing accords in Auckland Christchurch and Wellington ahead of Tauranga because the housing affordability in those major centres is worse and required we give them a priority. Bob Clarkson is a colourful character from Tauranga. He belongs to a great political party and was a good member of Parliament in this House. My ears are always open to Bob’s ideas.Brendan Horan: Given the ranking that the Minister places on Tauranga will the Minister agree that it is one thing to rule by edict but another to deliver and is the Minister’s promise of affordable homes as shallow as the Prime Minister’s promise to four-lane the Hairini Bridge 6 long years ago?Hon Dr NICK SMITH: If I look at the Roost housing affordability index it shows that when we came to Government 101 percent of an average Tauranga person’s income was required to service a mortgage—101 percent. That figure today is 57 percent showing that as a consequence of keeping interest rates lower and the other important work that we are doing housing affordability in Tauranga is 44 percent more affordable than when we took the Treasury benches.
Foster-Bell Paul: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFoster-Bell Paul: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19211. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.PAUL FOSTER-BELL (National)to the Minister of Health: What investment has the Government made in new training places for general practitioners?Hon TONY RYALL (Minister of Health):The Government is announcing today that we are investing an extra $3.8 million to further increase the number of general practitioner and primary-care doctor training places. The additional funding will mean that up to 170 junior doctors will be accepted into the general practice education programme run by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. This will be the biggest intake ever. In 2008 there were only 74 general practitioners trained and this Government has more than doubled that number. The extra funding brings our total investment in general practitioner and primary-care doctor training places to $22 million.Paul Foster-Bell: How many applications have been received this year for general practitioner and primary care doctor training and how does this compare with previous years?Hon TONY RYALL: There has been a massive increase in the numbers of junior doctors expressing an interest in becoming general practitioners. This is thanks to the hard work of Health Workforce New Zealand the College of General Practitioners and the Medical Council of New Zealand. There has been a record number of applications this year. The college received over 200 this year compared with about 120 at the same time last year. Our plan is to keep building our own health workforce and to keep them here in New Zealand.
Williams Andrew: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWilliams Andrew: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19209. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.ANDREW WILLIAMS (NZ First)to the Minister of State Services: What assurances can he give the public of the competence of senior management in the Public Service?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN (Minister of State Services):Overall the senior management of the Public Service is performing well and working hard to deliver better public services. The Better Public Services programme results continue to show that public servants are making a difference for New Zealanders as evidenced by the very pleasing progress in our schools announced today by the Minister of Education. The Kiwis Count survey is an objective measure that shows a sustained lift in performance across the Public Service since 2008 with increasing public trust in our State services.Andrew Williams: How will the public have confidence in the competence of senior management in the Public Service in light of the Auditor-General’s recent report on Central Agencies Shared Services known as CASS and the recent debacle at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade over the Malaysian diplomat?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN: I think that if you look at that Central Agencies Shared Services project it is a very worthwhile project that will deliver real benefits across the central agencies ultimately helping in the delivery of better services and better results to New Zealanders. I think that is something that the public really do appreciate.Andrew Williams: Why then did the central agencies—and I quote the Auditor-General—“not follow best practice in setting up CASS.”? Why is that and why does he not take responsibility as the Minister for it?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN: This is a pioneering project that will deliver real results but there are learnings from it that will be applied to similar sorts of projects in the future. In retrospect yes it could have been done better but it is actually delivering very very well.Andrew Williams: What accountability does he accept as Minister of State Services in light of the manifold failures set out in the Auditor-General’s recent report on the Central Agencies Shared Services?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN: Look I think it is incumbent on senior public servants as well as Ministers to apply the results and learnings from that study.Andrew Williams: As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Treasury State Services Commission and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet are all core agencies of the Public Service what steps have been taken to prevent this type of failure recurring?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN: He is painting a very bleak picture there which frankly is completely unrealistic. If you look at the overall picture the Public Service is delivering for New Zealanders. We are achieving much better results than the Labour Government ever did and I think he should talk up some of the good news and take notice because we are delivering for the public.
Barry Maggie: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBarry Maggie: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19204. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]3.MAGGIE BARRY (National—North Shore)to the Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has she made aimed at improving our freshwater management system?Mr SPEAKER: Order! The level of interjection from both sides of the House from relatively senior members is unacceptable in this question time.Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for the Environment):Today Minister Guy and I announced New Zealand’s robust national standards for freshwater. Included in the changes are an agreed science basis explicit recognition of tangata whenua values compulsory ecosystem and human health measures with new mandatory bottom lines for each and a requirement for full accounting of all water takes and discharges. Until now there has been nothing stopping councils permitting water to be of an unacceptable quality and in some places it is. Today this changes.Maggie Barry: How have the final amendments incorporated feedback from the submissions process?Hon AMY ADAMS: We have listened to feedback following the release of the discussion document and some of the key changes following consultation include ensuring the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management expresses the national significance of freshwater and te mana o te wai the creation of a single human health value making it compulsory for all councils to consider swimmability in all cases the deadline for implementation being brought forward by 5 years and the removal of the exception for historical contamination. It has been a very valuable consultation process and I want to thank all of those who took part.Hon Tariana Turia: Tēnā koe Mr Speaker. Tēnā tātou e te Whare. Is it true that specific proposals that were agreed to with the iwi leaders group were removed from Delivering Freshwater Reform and why were they removed?Hon AMY ADAMS: No that is not correct to my understanding.Hon Tariana Turia: So are we to believe that iwi leaders are not telling the truth?Hon AMY ADAMS: Iwi leaders have not communicated to me that that is the case. They made reference to a document that they had prepared. Unfortunately that document was never sent to my office which they have acknowledged.
Goff Phil: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGoff Phil: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19203. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]2.Hon PHIL GOFF (Labour—Mt Roskill)to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in his Minister of Foreign Affairs; if so why?Hon Annette King: He’s only the tea boy.Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister for Economic Development)on behalf of thePrime Minister: Even the tea boy gets his day in the sun. Yes; because he is a competent and hard-working Minister.Hon Phil Goff: If the Minister is as competent and hard working as the Prime Minister alleges why did he take no steps between 12 May and 30 June to secure the waiver for diplomatic immunity that the Malaysians had on offer given the seriousness of the offence and given that high-level intervention was needed?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: I reject the premise of the last end of the member’s question. It was reasonable for Mr McCully to believe that an appropriate process was under way and that he would be informed appropriately by the ministry if that process was not proceeding satisfactorily.Hon Phil Goff: Why was the incident apparently of so little importance to Mr McCully that he never even raised it with his Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade who was never informed of it?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: Mr McCully did have the matter drawn to his attention as you know and he was of the belief—and I think it an entirely fair belief—that an appropriate process was being followed as is followed in all these situations and he would have been notified if there was an issue. That of course is the subject of an investigation that is being commenced by the chief executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to determine why it was that neither Mr McCully nor in fact the Prime Minister was informed earlier than they were.Hon Phil Goff: Is Mr McCully just a rubber stamp or is he paid a quarter of a million dollars a year to exercise leadership and oversight over his ministry and why did he not do it?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: I think Mr McCully looks a lot less like a rubber stamp than the member opposite.Hon Phil Goff: Why has the Prime Minister not asked for and accepted the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for being negligent and failing to do what any other Minister of Foreign Affairs would have done which is to take personal responsibility to ensure that the rights of that victim were upheld and the waiver was asked for?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: I think the member is suggesting an approach that in actual fact is not appropriate in the circumstances. The situation is simply this: the chief executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is undertaking an independent review into the circumstances of this situation the protocol processes to manage these types of situations and whether they are fit for purpose and the ministry’s communications and make recommendations for change. Out of that any particular decisions that need to be made in terms of repercussions will be made.
Carter David: Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Business of the House[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.
Tolley Anne: Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTolley Anne: Business of the House[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House):Following discussions in the Business Committee I seek leave for the reports of the Privileges Committee on the questions of privilege regarding the use of intrusive powers against members and concerning the agreements for policing execution of search warrants and collection and retention of information by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service to be set down for consideration as Government orders of the day to be taken during the extension of the sitting on Tuesday 22 July 2014.
Tolley Anne: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTolley Anne: Business Statement[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House):Next week the House is in the first week of a 2-week adjournment. When the House resumes on Tuesday 22 July the Government intends to progress the Land Transport Amendment Bill the Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill and the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill. With the agreement of the Business Committee there will be two extended House sittings. On the morning of Wednesday 23 July the House will progress the first reading of the Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 3) the second readings of the Parliamentary Privilege Bill and the Kaikōura (Te Tai-o-Marokura) Marine Management Bill and the debate on the Privileges Committee reports. On Thursday 24 July the House will debate the third readings of the Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill and the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Bill. Wednesday is a members’ day.
Carter David: Visitors — China—Ethnic Affairs Committee National People’s CongressText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — China—Ethnic Affairs Committee National People’s Congress[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I am sure members would wish to welcome a delegation from the Ethnic Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China led by the Chairman Mr Li Jingtian.
Voting — Correction—Land Transport Amendment BillText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVoting — Correction—Land Transport Amendment Bill[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19244. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]VotingCorrection—Land Transport Amendment BillThe ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Before I call the next member I need to correct the vote on the Land Transport Amendment Bill. The Ayes should be 108 and the Noes 7. The record will be corrected accordingly.
Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness of the House[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Business of the HouseHon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House):Following discussions in the Business Committee I seek leave for the reports of the Privileges Committee on the questions of privilege regarding the use of intrusive powers against members and concerning the agreements for policing execution of search warrants and collection and retention of information by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service to be set down for consideration as Government orders of the day to be taken during the extension of the sitting on Tuesday 22 July 2014.Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Business StatementHon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House):Next week the House is in the first week of a 2-week adjournment. When the House resumes on Tuesday 22 July the Government intends to progress the Land Transport Amendment Bill the Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill and the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill. With the agreement of the Business Committee there will be two extended House sittings. On the morning of Wednesday 23 July the House will progress the first reading of the Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 3) the second readings of the Parliamentary Privilege Bill and the Kaikōura (Te Tai-o-Marokura) Marine Management Bill and the debate on the Privileges Committee reports. On Thursday 24 July the House will debate the third readings of the Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill and the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Bill. Wednesday is a members’ day.
Visitors — China—Ethnic Affairs Committee National People’s CongressText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — China—Ethnic Affairs Committee National People’s Congress[Sitting date: 03 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19201. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 3 July 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsChina—Ethnic Affairs Committee National People’s CongressMr SPEAKER: I am sure members would wish to welcome a delegation from the Ethnic Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China led by the Chairman Mr Li Jingtian.
Vote: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19197. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the votes clauses 1 to 10 and schedules 1 to 5 be agreed to.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; United Future 1.Noes52New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 9; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Votes clauses 1 to 10 and schedules 1 to 5 agreed to.Bill to be reported without amendment presently.
Tisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19197. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I thank the member. I did not notice the Minister holding my arm—[Interruption] Order! I am making some comments here. I did not notice the Minister holding on to my arm and I am sure it was not intentional but you never know. The time for this debate has actually expired so we now move to the votes.The question was put that Vote Pacific Island Affairs Vote Customs Vote Statistics Vote Māori Affairs Vote Internal Affairs clauses 1 to 10 and schedules 1 to 5 be agreed to.
Tisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19160. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I can advise the Committee that the two votes that were unavailable for consideration yesterday—Vote State Services and Vote Sport and Recreation—are now available. They will be considered in the order of seniority of the responsible Minister.
Robertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): That is as I understand it.The debate having concluded the motion lapsed.
Ross Jami-Lee: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip - National):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. After the debate started the National Party decided to combine two of the 5-minute Government calls to make a 10-minute call. So the time was still the same. That was discussed and negotiated with the Speaker.
Robertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I have been advised that the urgent debate was to have eight calls—that is what I have been advised.
Lees-Galloway Iain: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLees-Galloway Iain: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Junior Whip - Labour):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. There have been nine calls on this debate. An urgent debate allows for 10 calls. One of those calls has not been taken. I believe it is a 5-minute call.
Robertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): It is a 10-minute call and the member has used up nearly 7 minutes of it so the time for the debate has expired.
Lees-Galloway Iain: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLees-Galloway Iain: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Junior Whip - Labour):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. There is a 5-minute call that has not been taken in this debate.
Robertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19146. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): The time for this debate has expired.
Robertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19142. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I just advise that the next member also has a 5-minute call.
Robertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19141. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Just before I call the honourable member I advise that it is a 5-minute call.
Carter David: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19139. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The Hon Tim Groser and I understand that this will be a 10-minute call.
Carter David: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic ImmunityText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates — Diplomatic Incident Malaysian Official—Negotiations Regarding Waiver of Diplomatic Immunity[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19129. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from David Shearer seeking to debate under Standing Order 386 the Government’s negotiations on diplomatic immunity for a person accused of assault with intent to commit rape. This is a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. The Minister of Foreign Affairs last night spoke to the Malaysian Foreign Minister to clarify any misunderstanding following a Malaysian Government press conference yesterday afternoon. Having very carefully considered this application I have decided to err on the side of allowing a debate. It is important that the public has confidence in the way diplomatic immunity is exercised in cases involving such serious charges.However I remind members that the particular case that has been accepted is the Government’s negotiations regarding the waiving of diplomatic immunity; it is not the matter that is still before the courts. The particulars of the charges brought ought not to be referred to. Although I have discretion under Standing Order 112 I have not been asked in writing to exercise it. There may yet be a trial. Therefore I intend to be vigilant in ensuring that the House rules are followed to the letter. I call on David Shearer to move that the House take note of an urgent matter of public importance.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19127. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National)to the Minister for Food Safety: What recent announcements has she made regarding food labelling?Hon NIKKI KAYE (Minister for Food Safety):Last week I was pleased to announce New Zealand’s intention to adopt a new Health Star Rating food labelling system. The voluntary system has been developed as part of the Australian and New Zealand Ministers’ food forum and will help New Zealanders make healthier food choices. The system uses up to five stars to indicate the level of nutritional value of a food product. It will be able to be used on packaged food products for retail sale in New Zealand. Today we have announced the launch of an online star rating calculator tool and style guide through the Ministry for Primary Industries website. I have been very pleased with the companies that have indicated they are going to adopt this system.Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi: What are the benefits of having voluntary food labelling such as the Health Star Rating system?Hon NIKKI KAYE: There are a number of benefits for consumers and businesses. Having nutritional information on the front of packaging will make it easier for busy shoppers to make healthier choices. Overall nutritional ratings will also enable shoppers to choose healthier products and compare them with similar products. This system will also encourage companies to reformulate their products to make them healthier. That is good for New Zealand.Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi: What responses has she seen to the introduction of the Health Star Rating food labelling system?Hon NIKKI KAYE: I have seen significant support as a result of this announcement. The Heart Foundation has said that the star rating system “provides a ‘win win’ situation for public health organisations consumers and food industry groups.” I have also seen a supportive statement from the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council saying: “The star rating system on food packaging will be another important guide to make it easier for shoppers to identify more healthy choices”. I am also very pleased to see that Sanitarium has announced its intention to adopt the new system across its entire product range and it is my understanding that several other major food production companies are also considering adopting this system.
Young Jonathan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYoung Jonathan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19125. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth)to the Minister of Health: What investments has the Government made in health services for Taranaki?Hon TONY RYALL (Minister of Health):Last week we opened the new $80 million clinical building at the Taranaki Base Hospital. With six new operating theatres this new facility will help meet the current and future needs of the region and make it easier for Taranaki residents and the district health board will be able to provide more hip knee and other elective surgery for the community. The new development will ensure that the 109000 people living in Taranaki continue to receive better faster and more convenient health care into the future.Jonathan Young: What other investments has the Government made in regional health services?Hon TONY RYALL: The Government has established a very strong programme of regional investment in public health facilities. In the last 6 years we have spent around $1 billion on projects for district health boards including an $83 million revamp of Rotorua Hospital $67 million at Whakatāne Hospital $41 million at Whangarei Hospital a $27 million east wing redevelopment at Tauranga Hospital and of course we have recently announced the $67 million new Grey Base Hospital on the West Coast.
Logie Jan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLogie Jan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19124. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.JAN LOGIE (Green)to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Was he made aware of the wishes if any of the woman at the centre of the assault with intent to rape charges laid against a Malaysian diplomat regarding his return to Malaysia; if so when?Hon MURRAY McCULLY (Minister of Foreign Affairs):No but it is the longstanding policy of the New Zealand Government to formally request the waiver of diplomatic immunity conferred by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in such cases.Jan Logie: Why was the first question he asked of officials not about whether the woman wanted the alleged offender to face trial here and does he agree that his failure to consider her early on contributed to officials allowing Malaysia to extricate the man thus potentially denying the complainant justice?Hon MURRAY McCULLY: It is I think a presumption in New Zealand’s policy of seeking the waiver of diplomatic immunity that victims will want to see this matter and other matters brought to trial in this country. That is the whole basis of our policy. With regard to this particular case I was not kept up to date with the developments that occurred when the Malaysian Government responded to the request.Jan Logie: Was this issue not of an important enough nature that the Minister would remember to follow up and ask what happened?Hon MURRAY McCULLY: As I made clear in an answer to an earlier question matters relating to prosecutions are for the police. The issues around the waiver of diplomatic immunity are for protocol officials to transact. I think the day when we see Ministers getting involved in the prosecution process or the immunity waiver process will put us on a very slippery slope.Jan Logie: Since the victim told the police from the start that she wanted the man prosecuted in New Zealand will the Minister immediately request an extradition of the alleged offender so that she does not have to go to Malaysia to give evidence which the police have told her might be her only chance to see justice done?Hon MURRAY McCULLY: Firstly I sought and received an assurance from the Malaysian Foreign Minister that the board of inquiry process which is effectively a court martial in Malaysia would receive all of the material provided by New Zealand Police based on their interviews with the victim which is something that I welcomed.Hon Phil Goff: What about the extradition? Are you seeking an extradition? You were asked that question.Hon MURRAY McCULLY: I am sorry. I should have answered that question. The matter of extradition is not one for the Foreign Minister or any other Minister. It is a matter for the police to follow up and I have drawn this matter to the attention of the police so that they can consider that course of action.
Mitchell Mark: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMitchell Mark: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19124. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney)to the Minister of Corrections: What recent announcements has she made on how technology can be used to better protect victims of domestic violence?Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Corrections):Today the Prime Minister the justice Minister Minister Turia and I announced that the Government will be introducing new legislation enabling a greater number of high-risk domestic violence offenders to be subject to GPS monitoring. Unlike offenders released on parole current legislation prevents the Department of Corrections from electronically monitoring offenders who have served a sentence of under 2 years in prison or who are serving a sentence of intensive supervision even if they are considered a high risk to their victims. The changes outlined today mean that the Department of Corrections will be able to apply to the court to use GPS to monitor high-risk offenders serving these sentences enabling the department to better manage these dangerous criminals and provide a greater level of protection to victims.Mark Mitchell: How will GPS monitoring protect victims of domestic violence from their offenders?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Offenders on GPS monitoring are subject to strict conditions that limit their movements. Each offender has exclusion zones established where they cannot enter. For an offender convicted of domestic violence this could include an exclusion zone around the victim’s home or around the place of work or perhaps both. Offenders on GPS are under 24-hour monitoring and if they enter an exclusion zone an alarm is sent to the monitoring team. This allows immediate action to be taken including the assistance of police if necessary. The Department of Corrections currently uses GPS monitoring for high-risk violent and sexual offenders on parole including a few who have been convicted of domestic violence. The changes announced today will allow this cutting-edge technology to be expanded to a greater number of dangerous criminals.
Carter David: Visitors — Lesotho—Deputy Prime Minister National AssemblyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Lesotho—Deputy Prime Minister National Assembly[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19115. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I am sure members would wish to welcome a delegation from the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship the Hon Mothetjoa Metsing and would wish that he be accorded a seat to the left of the Chair.Hon Mothetjoa Metsing accompanied by Assistant Speaker Tisch entered the Chamber and took a seat on the left of the Chair.
Visitors — Lesotho—Deputy Prime Minister National AssemblyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Lesotho—Deputy Prime Minister National Assembly[Sitting date: 02 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19115. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Wednesday 2 July 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsLesotho—Deputy Prime Minister National AssemblyMr SPEAKER: I am sure members would wish to welcome a delegation from the Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship the Hon Mothetjoa Metsing and would wish that he be accorded a seat to the left of the Chair.Hon Mothetjoa Metsing accompanied by Assistant Speaker Tisch entered the Chamber and took a seat on the left of the Chair.
Tisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19113. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): The member has been allocated one speech in this debate and that speech has now taken place. The member does not get any more calls unless he can negotiate with another party. At this stage I am calling Alfred Ngaro.
Tisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19082. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I call Simon O’Connor.Hon Member: Oh God!