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Carter David: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:437. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: And can you just clarify what your vote now is?Marama Fox: Two votes for—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is an important matter. There is an amendment being moved by the Hon Annette King. I am putting the motion to vote on that amendment. The member must now indicate to the House whether she is supporting the amendment that has been moved by the Hon Annette King which would require her to vote for it or she is voting against it. I need to know.
Fox Marama: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFox Marama: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:437. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARAMA FOX (Māori Party):Kia ora Mr Speaker. Apologies to the House. I seek leave to change my vote.
Carter David: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:437. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The vote has been taken and has been read. The member can now seek leave to change her vote and if leave is granted by the House the record will be adjusted accordingly.
Fox Marama: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFox Marama: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:437. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARAMA FOX (Māori Party):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I have got that wrong. We are two votes for. I need to correct the vote. I am a newbie.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters CaseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters Case[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:432. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Kelvin Davis seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the Government’s inability to prosecute claims of sexual abuse. In order for an urgent debate to be held there must be a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. The police yesterday afternoon announced their decision that charges would not be laid following the Operation Clover investigation. Although the Minister of Police is answerable to this House for police operational matters under our system of Government the decision to prosecute or not is not a matter of ministerial responsibility. Had the police in making their decision revealed substantial or substantive policy changes I may have been inclined to accept the application because of the public interest. I note that the Independent Police Conduct Authority has yet to report finally on its investigation. A Government’s response to such an inquiry might occasion an urgent debate if it were to reveal a new or significant development of significant importance in itself that warranted setting aside the business of the House. However the purpose of an urgent debate is to hold the Government accountable for an action that has occurred for which it is responsible. There must be a distinct Government responsibility for the particular case for which leave is sought to debate. An urgent debate is not an opportunity for a general debate on issues of concern to members. The application is therefore declined.
Foster-Bell Paul: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFoster-Bell Paul: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:430. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.PAUL FOSTER-BELL (National)to the Minister of Transport: What progress is being made on Government-funded metro rail upgrades in Wellington?Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Transport):Last week it was a privilege to help pour the foundations for the last of the 640 masts carrying new electrification hardware between Redwood and Muri a part of the wider Wellington metro rail upgrade project. This part of the project is more than 2 years ahead of schedule and will help provide a more reliable and efficient service. The $88 million upgrade project represents a significant part of the Government’s $485 million investment in Wellington metro rail. These investments have helped Wellington remain our leading example of metro rail with 95 percent on-time performance and customer satisfaction.Paul Foster-Bell: What other milestones have been reached in the Wellington metro rail upgrade project?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: The Government’s $485 million investment has also paid for the upgrade of the rail network to power the Matangi fleet and the purchase of Matangi trains for improvements to reduce service delays for the extension of the electrified network to include Waikanae Station and for the completion of Wellington’s new train maintenance depot. This Government is committed to the continuing success of metro rail in Wellington as well as in Auckland where we are investing nearly $1.7 billion for the upgrading and electrification of the rail network.
Fox Marama: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFox Marama: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:426. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.MARAMA FOX (Māori Party)to the Minister of Transport: What advice has he sought from KiwiRail about how they will increase awareness of the general public around railway tracks and require drivers to reduce speeds when travelling through residential areas following the tragic death of a young man in Te Kūiti on Sunday night?Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Transport):Firstly can I express my condolences to the family at this sad and difficult time. As the Minister of Transport I take the public safety of the rail network very seriously as does KiwiRail. To keep people safe on the rail network KiwiRail has advised me that it is working with local communities to ensure that measures such as fencing and signage are in place as well as carrying out educational initiatives focusing on raising awareness of the risks around the rail corridor.Marama Fox: Mehemea ka kitea i tere rawa te haere o te tereina i Te Kūiti he ngā whakaaro o te Minita ka tīmatahia e ia kia kore ai te iwi whānui e whara?[If excessive speed of the train is found to be an issue in the Te Kūiti case what actions does the Minister plan to initiate to ensure greater public safety?]Hon SIMON BRIDGES: I appreciate what I think is a fair and sincere question. I do not however intend to pre-empt the inquiry’s investigations that are going on by certainly the police by KiwiRail internally and also by a coroner. Certainly though I can assure the member that I will consider any actions coming out of the investigations once they have been completed and reported to me.
Smith Stuart: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSmith Stuart: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:424. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]6.STUART SMITH (National—Kaikōura)to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What is the Government doing to help small businesses access capital markets?Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH (Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs):The National Government is committed to building and deepening access to capital for smaller high-growth businesses and the recently passed Financial Markets Conduct Act is already making an impact. Many of the Act’s growth-focused initiatives took effect from April this year such as enabling equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. Under new regulations a New Zealand company may raise up to $2 million in 12 months from licensed crowdfunding platforms. This creates more funding options for smaller and potentially high-growth businesses.Stuart Smith: Have any businesses taken advantage of these new funding avenues?Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH: Yes I am advised that a number of businesses are benefiting from these new regulations. I am aware of one company that has recently raised $700000 in fewer than 2 weeks through crowdfunding. The Financial Markets Conduct Act is just another example of the National Government making it easier for New Zealand companies to do business through our Business Growth Agenda to grow their businesses create jobs and ultimately to improve living standards in New Zealand.
Bridges Simon: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBridges Simon: Business Statement[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:419. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Deputy Leader of the House):When the House resumes on Tuesday 4 November the Government intends to progress a number of first readings on the Order Paper including the Policing (Cost Recovery) Amendment Bill and the Organised Crime and Anti-corruption Legislation Bill. Wednesday is a members’ day.
Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSittings of the House[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:472. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Sittings of the HouseTIM MACINDOE (Senior Whip—National):The House has made excellent progress this week and as it is 1 minute to 6 I seek leave to rise early.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Well I will put the leave to the House but I do note that I would otherwise have had to call out of retirement my old friend Tau Henare who was interrupted mid-call as he retired. Is there any objection to the House rising? There is no objection.
Address in Reply — Presentation to Governor-GeneralText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeAddress in Reply — Presentation to Governor-General[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:438. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Address in ReplyPresentation to Governor-GeneralMr SPEAKER: The address is as follows:ADDRESS FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVEStoHis Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae Chancellor and Principal Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit Principal Companion of The Queen’s Service Order Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand.YOUR EXCELLENCY—WE the House of Representatives thank you for the speech addressed to us when you opened this Fifty-first Parliament.We assure you that the matters referred to in your speech will receive our careful consideration.Ko te tūmanako nei kia mahi tahi tātou katoa.[Our hope is that we will work together.]Address agreed to.Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Deputy Leader of the House):I move That Mr Speaker accompanied by the mover and seconder and other members of this House do present the said Address to His Excellency the Governor-General at a place and time to be appointed by His Excellency.Motion agreed to.
Urgent Debates Declined — Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters CaseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgent Debates Declined — Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters Case[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:432. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Urgent Debates DeclinedSexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters CaseMr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Kelvin Davis seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the Government’s inability to prosecute claims of sexual abuse. In order for an urgent debate to be held there must be a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. The police yesterday afternoon announced their decision that charges would not be laid following the Operation Clover investigation. Although the Minister of Police is answerable to this House for police operational matters under our system of Government the decision to prosecute or not is not a matter of ministerial responsibility. Had the police in making their decision revealed substantial or substantive policy changes I may have been inclined to accept the application because of the public interest. I note that the Independent Police Conduct Authority has yet to report finally on its investigation. A Government’s response to such an inquiry might occasion an urgent debate if it were to reveal a new or significant development of significant importance in itself that warranted setting aside the business of the House. However the purpose of an urgent debate is to hold the Government accountable for an action that has occurred for which it is responsible. There must be a distinct Government responsibility for the particular case for which leave is sought to debate. An urgent debate is not an opportunity for a general debate on issues of concern to members. The application is therefore declined.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 30 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:419. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 30 October 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business StatementHon SIMON BRIDGES (Deputy Leader of the House):When the House resumes on Tuesday 4 November the Government intends to progress a number of first readings on the Order Paper including the Policing (Cost Recovery) Amendment Bill and the Organised Crime and Anti-corruption Legislation Bill. Wednesday is a members’ day.
Mallard Trevor: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:408. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Before I call the honourable member I just want to point out to David Seymour that it is not the tradition to bring briefcases or schoolbags into the House.
Mallard Trevor: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:403. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): I understand the next call is to be a split call. I call Eugenie Sage. It is a 5-minute call; the bell at 1 minute.
Borrows Chester: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:388. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I am advised that the next call will be a split call.
Tisch Lindsay: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:380. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I am calling Ian McKelvie—5 minutes with a warning bell at 4 minutes.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Child Poverty—2014 Unicef Report Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters CaseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Child Poverty—2014 Unicef Report Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters Case[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:349. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from the Hon Annette King seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the release of the Unicef report Children of Recession: The impact of economic crisis on child well-being in rich countries released today. In order for an urgent debate to be held there must be a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. There is no ministerial responsibility for a Unicef report. The Minister for Social Development may have commented on the report but she has made no decision that reveals a new development of sufficient importance in itself to warrant a debate being held today.Hon Annette King: Thank you Mr Speaker for confirming what we know—Mr SPEAKER: It is a pleasure. I have also—[Interruption] Order! I am on my feet. I have also received a letter from Kelvin Davis seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the Government’s decision not to prosecute those involved in the Roast Busters incident. In order for an urgent debate to be held there must be a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. The member’s authentication shows that an announcement is to be made by the police later this afternoon. If something occurs after the House has sat it should be lodged for the next sitting day. In any event under our system of government the decision to prosecute or not is not a matter of ministerial responsibility. That application is therefore also declined.
Sabin Mike: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:346. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.MIKE SABIN (National—Northland)to the Minister of Police: What recent developments is he aware of to help identify drink-drive offenders?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Police):Last week I launched the national roll-out of the Booze Bus Biometrics system. The Booze Bus Biometrics system will enable police to confirm within minutes the identities of people in the system whom they intend to charge with drink-driving offences by electronically scanning fingerprints taking digital photographs and comparing the data with existing police records. The Booze Bus Biometrics system will be installed in all 21 police booze buses by the end of November.Mike Sabin: What are the benefits of the Booze Bus Biometrics system?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: Identifying high-risk drivers and recidivist drink-drivers at the roadside means that police will be able to respond quickly and appropriately to circumstances and ensure that alleged offenders are charged appropriately from the outset. We have made very good progress in reducing death and injury on our roads but alcohol-related death and injury remain stubbornly high. The Government has introduced tougher penalties for serious and repeat drink-drivers. These tools will assist police to continue to do their jobs more effectively.
Simpson Scott: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSimpson Scott: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:342. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel)to the Minister of Education: What progress has been made on ensuring schools have access to fast reliable internet connections?Hon NIKKI KAYE (Associate Minister of Education)on behalf of theMinister of Education: I am pleased to advise the House that last week the 1000th school was connected to the Government’s managed network. I visited the 1000th school Stanley Avenue School in Te Aroha. I was delighted to see that the students were involved in Lego robotics and other new technologies including 3-D printers. They even have their own television and radio station. Having schools connected to the managed network is part of our commitment to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills they need to be successful in employment and in life no matter where they grow up in New Zealand.Scott Simpson: What is the Government investment in fast internet connections and what are the benefits of that investment?Hon NIKKI KAYE: The Government is investing more than $700 million to ensure that young people have access to cutting-edge technology in schools. This includes more than $200 million invested in the managed network. This is about providing quick reliable internet with uncapped data. I am very pleased that the Network for Learning roll-out is far exceeding expectations with about 40 percent of New Zealand schools now connected. This means more than 280000 students and 20000 teachers are now connected. We are focused on delivering the Government’s vision which will see young New Zealanders have the best modern learning environment and access to fast internet anytime anywhere within school grounds.
Parmar Parmjeet: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParmar Parmjeet: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:339. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]5.Dr PARMJEET PARMAR (National)to the Minister for Social Housing: What support is the Government providing to help people move from social housing into private rentals?Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Housing):There are around 640 State house tenants who have been paying market rent for more than a year who could afford to sustain a private rental and there are people as we know who are desperate for those homes. Often the barriers to people moving are around their having to pay a bond pay moving costs and of course wanting to stay in their community and have their children stay in their schools. All of these can be overcome. Since July this year we have helped 60 tenants by spending a total of $82000 to help them with the costs of moving and setting up a new home. This not only frees up a State house but stops tenants from getting into unnecessary debt. This is a small cost to the Government but a big help to those individuals.Dr Parmjeet Parmar: How does this moving support package fit with the Government’s reviewable tenancies policy?Hon PAULA BENNETT: In July we also began reviewing the tenancies of State house tenants paying market rent in order to free up houses for others more in need. Many of the people having their tenancies reviewed will get moving costs from the housing support package. More than 200 people are currently in the tenancy review process and there will be more to come. It is proving to be very successful.
Urgent Debates Declined — Child Poverty—2014 Unicef Report Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters CaseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgent Debates Declined — Child Poverty—2014 Unicef Report Sexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters Case[Sitting date: 29 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:349. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Urgent Debates DeclinedChild Poverty—2014 Unicef ReportSexual Assault Allegations—Roast Busters CaseMr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from the Hon Annette King seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the release of the Unicef report Children of Recession: The impact of economic crisis on child well-being in rich countries released today. In order for an urgent debate to be held there must be a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. There is no ministerial responsibility for a Unicef report. The Minister for Social Development may have commented on the report but she has made no decision that reveals a new development of sufficient importance in itself to warrant a debate being held today.Hon Annette King: Thank you Mr Speaker for confirming what we know—Mr SPEAKER: It is a pleasure. I have also—[Interruption] Order! I am on my feet. I have also received a letter from Kelvin Davis seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the Government’s decision not to prosecute those involved in the Roast Busters incident. In order for an urgent debate to be held there must be a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. The member’s authentication shows that an announcement is to be made by the police later this afternoon. If something occurs after the House has sat it should be lodged for the next sitting day. In any event under our system of government the decision to prosecute or not is not a matter of ministerial responsibility. That application is therefore also declined.
Vote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:312. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat clause 3 be agreed to.Ayes62New Zealand National 60; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes59New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 11; Māori Party 2.Clause 3 agreed to.Bill to be reported with amendment presently.
Vote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:312. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat clause 2 be agreed to.Ayes62New Zealand National 60; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes59New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 11; Māori Party 2.Clause 2 agreed to.
Vote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:312. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the amendment be agreed to.Ayes59New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 11; Māori Party 2.Noes62New Zealand National 60; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not agreed to.
Tisch Lindsay: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 2) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 2) — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:332. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I am sorry to interrupt the honourable Minister but the time has come for me to report progress.Progress to be reported presently.House resumed.The Chairperson reported the Employment Relations Amendment Bill with amendment the Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill with amendment and that the Committee had divided it into four bills and progress on the Gambling Amendment Bill (No 2).Report adopted.
Dunne Peter: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 2) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDunne Peter: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 2) — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:330. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon PETER DUNNE (Minister of Internal Affairs):Following some informal discussion can I seek the leave of the Committee for all of the provisions of the bill to be taken as one question?The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I am just restating the question. The question is that Parts 1 to 4—so that is Part 1 that we are already debating and clauses 1 to 3—stand part. Is there any objection to that course of action? There is no objection.
Tisch Lindsay: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:321. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Members we now move to Part 2. This is debate on clause 52 and includes schedule 2.
Lee Melissa: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLee Melissa: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:321. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MELISSA LEE (National):I move That the question be now put.Motion agreed to.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 471 in the name of the Hon Craig Foss and the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 2 in the name of the Hon Paul Goldsmith to Part 1 be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Part 1 as amended agreed to.
Tabuteau Fletcher: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTabuteau Fletcher: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:320. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]FLETCHER TABUTEAU (NZ First):Thank you for your patience Mr Chair and thank you to the members this evening. I take this as an opportunity as a member who has come from a tertiary background who has had the privilege to work as a stakeholder in this environment to commend the Commerce Committee and the members for what looks like to me to be an amendment to the bill that has obviously been well considered it has been well-thought-through and there is clear evidence of bipartisan discussions and relationships. So I think this will be a rare opportunity for me on behalf of the New Zealand First Party to stand in support of an amendment to bills being passed through this House.I spoke of my association with the stakeholders. As the head of a business school I spent the last 2 years working with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and was privy to the discussions. I take this opportunity to acknowledge some of the individuals and say to the members here that it was not a straightforward discussion. It was not a straightforward decision for some of these members to amalgamate or merge with their Australian counterpart. I acknowledge the strength of will and the hope that the merger would benefit the New Zealand accounting association. I take this opportunity—thank you.The first part of this bill’s intent to create efficiency and effectiveness in terms of auditing an essential part of effective business operation is to be commended. Initially I was wary of some of the first part that lessened the requirements to be an auditor and lessened some of the regulatory requirements in terms of complying but I do note and am satisfied that contrary to this the stipulations and the requirements in terms of auditing and meetings standards were conversely increased. So on behalf of the New Zealand First Party it is a privilege to stand before you tonight with a quick word from me. Thank you.
Tisch Lindsay: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:320. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I call—are you calling? I will just explain to Mr Tabuteau. If the member wants to have a call—and I know that you stood up earlier—you must call out “Mr Chairman”. If you do not call then the call goes to someone else. I know that you stood before and sat down. You stood again but did not call. So that is the procedure. You must call. All right? If the member wants to call he needs to stand up and call “Mr Chairman”.
Vote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:312. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat clause 1 be agreed to.Ayes62New Zealand National 60; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes59New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 11; Māori Party 2.Clause 1 agreed to.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 14 in the name of Dr David Clark to clause 2 be agreed to.
Vote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:311. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the question be now put.Ayes64New Zealand National 60; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes57New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 11.Motion agreed to.
Hayes Joanne: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHayes Joanne: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:311. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JOANNE HAYES (Third Whip—National):I move That the question be now put.
Mitchell Clayton: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMitchell Clayton: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:311. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CLAYTON MITCHELL (NZ First):It is a great honour to be able to stand up here for the first time in this 51st Parliament to take the call today on behalf of New Zealand First which passionately opposes this bill. Specifically I want to be able to talk to the clauses relating to rests and meal breaks.Moving forward we have heard some very sensible voices today on this side of the bench particularly from the Greens Labour and our fellow New Zealand First members. It does concern me that this has come into this Parliament particularly in light of the fact that this new amendment that is being proposed does not make sense to us. It has got no reason to be there particularly when we talk about the rights of our workers who are the lifeblood of our country and who have worked so hard for generations to get the acknowledgment and the respect whether it be by employment hours or by the terms and conditions that they seek.I think if we give employers this ability to negotiate away the rights of our employees we are going to have some serious issues in the future particularly around our health and safety; around our lower productivity which this bill of course is designed to try to increase; and of course around strong employer and employee relationships which will be at the very best stretched if this bill goes through.When I think about the accidents that happen in our workplace particularly in the forestry industry and the trucking industries people in these industries are forced to take breaks because lives depend on them being rested well fed and ready to go on with their job. If we put this into its pure form we have got people who are stretched out beyond belief financially in their homes who are prepared to work through their meal breaks to save a few extra dollars if it might get milk food and bread on their tables. They are likely to take those risks and put the lives of themselves and many other New Zealanders at risk.We would like to think that we are a sensible Parliament looking after the needs of all New Zealanders equally—employers and employees—and that we can find a balance where we are showing that equilibrium in its true form. There is so much more that I could talk about with regard to the other aspects of this bill that we disagree with but I feel strongly that taking away the right for people to have their breaks during the day—including this wonderful House the members of which have just enjoyed a 1½ hour meal break—would certainly change the environment. Certainly Parliament TV might be looking upon sleepy politicians. For those who are prepared to work through their meal breaks for a few extra dollars it just does not make any sense whatsoever. So I would like to oppose the bill on New Zealand First’s part. Thank you very much.
Dowie Sarah: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDowie Sarah: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:310. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]SARAH DOWIE (National—Invercargill):I move That the question be now put.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:309. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National):I move That the question be now put.
Ross Jami-Lee: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:308. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National):I move That the question be now put.
Roche Denise: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoche Denise: Employment Relations Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:304. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DENISE ROCHE (Green):When we were interrupted we were talking about the title and commencement of the bill. I was just explaining the second reason why we should actually be calling this bill the “Undermining Health and Safety Legislation Bill”. The first reason was around the removal of a right—a right—to have a tea break and the impact on workers’ health and safety in those circumstances. The second reason is that this bill also includes the removal of the right for new workers when they start to be offered the same terms and conditions as the collective employment agreement that would be in place on site. It removes that right. What it does say is that those workers are then left on their own. They are then required to negotiate individually with the employer.This is an inroad into the health and safety of workers when you consider that new workers are also in the situation where they are on a 90-day trial which this Government introduced legislation for a couple of terms ago. This means that an environment has been fostered where workers are unable to speak up not only about requiring a tea break but also about any health and safety risks that might be on site. This bill undermines health and safety in that way as well. That is why we should call it the “Undermining Health and Safety Legislation Bill”.But I think that we have a very good reason to call this what it really is which is the 1991 Employment Contracts Act because this bill is a great step backwards. This takes us straight back to what was happening in 1991. There are some of us in the Chamber who were actually working in the industrial relations field at the time who went through with the workers exactly what that legislation meant.The legislation before us mirrors a lot of the same provisions that were in that 1991 Employment Contracts Act specifically around the reduction in the rights of unions to organise with workers the movement away from in those days industry-based bargaining to enterprise bargaining and then breaking it down into individual case bargaining. Make no mistake—this is what this bill is about. It is about bringing things back down to individual-based bargaining. Who wins when that happens? The employer does. We know for a fact that Cabinet briefing papers on this legislation—
Joyce Steven: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeJoyce Steven: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:303. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister for Economic Development):I move That this debate be now adjourned.Motion agreed to.
Finlayson Christopher: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:283. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Attorney-General):I begin as I should by congratulating all those who deserve to be congratulated on the assumption by them of high offices in this Parliament. I first of all refer to the Rt Hon David Carter and wish him the best for this Parliament. I had hoped that he would wear a black gown this Parliament rather than that strange fur thing that he has taken a liking to but I guess that style is the man.
Mallard Trevor: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:278. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard):Before I call the Hon Ruth Dyson I want to just compliment the member Jacqui Dean on making a speech without reference to notes.
Mallard Trevor: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:277. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard):Jacqui Dean.Hon Ruth Dyson: It comes as a big surprise.
Borrows Chester: Address in ReplyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Address in Reply[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:276. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER:I am advised the next call is a split call.
Mitchell Mark: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMitchell Mark: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:261. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney)to the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage: What progress has been made on New Zealand’s First World War Centenary commemorations?Hon MAGGIE BARRY (Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage):An excellent question and we are indeed I am happy to report making excellent progress. Recently along with Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson the Australian Minister for Veterans’ Affairs we unveiled a tribute to the main body of troops who departed New Zealand from Wellington for service in World War I 100 years ago—8500 troops and 4000 horses. Then along with the New Zealand veterans’ affairs Minister Craig Foss we unveiled a sign that marked the beginning of Ngā Tapuwae a heritage trail project. The heritage trails will be providing information about New Zealand’s contributions to the First World War by providing heritage site locations where New Zealand played a significant role and at the same time Lest We Forget was launched at the official start of Wellington’s First World War centenary programme.Mark Mitchell: What progress has been made on the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park?Hon MAGGIE BARRY: I am very pleased to inform the House that great progress has been made on that project as well. The Arras Tunnel in Wellington has been completed ahead of schedule and the National War Memorial Park project has begun literally on top of this tunnel. Construction has now commenced on the Australia memorial opposite the National War Memorial and was inspected. Pukeahu National War Memorial Park is on schedule to be opened on Anzac Day next year.Mark Mitchell: What activities are happening around New Zealand to mark the commemorations?Hon MAGGIE BARRY: The number of activities and events listed by groups organisations and individuals from around New Zealand who want to be part of WW100 is increasing by approximately 30 per month—that is one a day—and we now have over 700 listed. A further $5 million of lottery funding has been allocated this year and is contributing to a diverse range of imaginative commemorative projects including exhibitions local histories musical and dramatic productions commemorative events digitisation projects the restoration of memorials and the creation of contemporary memorials—indeed a very comprehensive programme of events for next year and the following four. Thank you.
O'Rourke Denis: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeO'Rourke Denis: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:261. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.DENIS O’ROURKE (NZ First)to the Minister of Transport: What new infrastructure projects costing over $50 million will commence on the rail network over the next 3 years?Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Transport):Although there is no one project over $50 million the Government has in the 4 years to June 2014 funded $869 million of KiwiRail’s $1.2 billion capital expenditure. Over the last 7 years we have also funded almost $2.2 billion.Denis O’Rourke: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. The question was specifically about the next 3 years not what has happened so far.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The question was answered right at the start so that is probably sufficient.Denis O’Rourke: What new stations will be opened on the rail network in the next 3 years?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: I would have to check.Denis O’Rourke: What new lines will open on the rail network over the next 3 years?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: I would have to check. Certainly though we have done a significant amount of work in upgrading electrification—some 2.2 billion in Auckland and Wellington.Denis O’Rourke: Given that funding has already been set aside by the Waikato District Council for a new station at Tuakau when will the current diesel commuter train service be extended south to Tuakau and Pōkeno as a means of extending an initial commuter service into the Waikato where housing costs are much cheaper than in Auckland?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: That is a level of detail the member should ask me in writing.
Doocey Matt: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDoocey Matt: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:259. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.MATT DOOCEY (National—Waimakariri)to the Minister for Social Development: What recent reports has she received on the uptake of the Government’s 3K to Christchurch scheme?Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister for Social Development):I am pleased to advise the House that since the 3K to Christchurch initiative started in July over 600 people have been provided with an incentive payment to move to Christchurch to take up full-time employment. The scheme provides beneficiaries outside Canterbury with a one-off payment of $3000 if they have a full-time job offer in Canterbury and are ready and willing to move there. The rebuild is creating thousands of new jobs in Christchurch which has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and is facing significant skills shortages. This scheme is a win-win. It provides practical help to beneficiaries to move off welfare provides employers with motivated staff and saves the taxpayer money by reducing welfare numbers.Matt Doocey: What steps will the Government take to build on the success of the 3K to Christchurch initiative?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Given the success of this initiative the Government plans to expand the scheme to help beneficiaries move from areas where there are limited employment opportunities to areas where employers are looking to fill jobs. While policy work is still under way for the expanded scheme it will continue to focus on young people aged 18 to 24. The assistance provided by this initiative will provide beneficiaries with assistance to move by helping them with their travel accommodation and other set-up costs to help them get settled. We are focused on getting people off welfare and into jobs and this initiative will help address some of the barriers people face finding work.
Carter David: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:257. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! Sorry. I am going to ask the member to start again and could I ask the Minister and Mr O’Connor to cease their interchange across the floor of the House.
Roche Denise: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoche Denise: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 October 2014. Volume:701;Page:257. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DENISE ROCHE (Green):My question is to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety and says: does he have any concerns that the changes proposed—[Interruption]