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Kaye Nikki: Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill — Second Reading 
Kaye Nikki: Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill — Second Reading 
[Volume:670;Page:16850] 
NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) 
: 
 I am very pleased to speak on the Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill. I will make just a couple of comments in response to some of the Opposition members’ comments. Firstly we heard from Mr Twyford who spoke a lot about Auckland local governance but failed to recognise that Parana Park is in Hamilton—“the Tron”. That is the first point I would like to make. 
The second point I would like to make is that everybody spoke really nicely and said they supported the bill until we heard from the piranha—the “Pi-rana”—of the Labour Party who chose to throw the baby out with the bathwater on probably the least contentious piece of legislation before this House. He managed to find something wrong with it. He suggested that we change the name of Parana Park. I am sure the constituents of Hamilton would be a little bit disturbed to read in their newspaper tomorrow that the New Zealand Labour Party has advocated changing the name of Parana Park. 
Can I briefly acknowledge the local members: David Bennett who has brought this legislation to the House and Tim Macindoe the excellent member for Hamilton West. I acknowledge the great work they have done to bring this legislation to the House. Even the Greens have supported it. We know that Labour members are staying on the fence at this point but we hope that they will be able to support this legislation. 
Obviously it is great legislation in that it ensures that the park becomes a reserve which means that Hamilton City Council will have much greater power to ensure that the public have clear entitlement to this reserve to ensure that they have a complete management plan around the park and to ensure that public interest in the reserve will be protected by the Reserves Act. 
I am very pleased to support this legislation. I am very pleased to be part of a Government that is protecting reserves and supporting the people of Hamilton. Thank you.
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16882] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 51 
New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Maori Party 3; Progressive 1. 
Noes 63 
New Zealand National 57; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Darren Hughes to clause 4 be agreed to: 
to omit “uphold students’ rights to freedom of association by removing any requirement for students to join students associations” and substitute “undermine students’ associations and reduce the services they provide for students”.
Calvert Hilary Jane: General Debate 
Calvert Hilary Jane: General Debate 
[Volume:670;Page:16831] 
HILARY CALVERT (ACT) 
: 
 Earlier today we saw a rare show of respect in this House between the people of New Zealand and our closest neighbour. But where is the respect from this House when it comes to allowing the people of New Zealand the chance to have their say? 
This House will soon be debating the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill. The way this bill has been dealt with to date is a travesty of justice. It shows why the public has lost its respect for politicians. In 2004 the Labour Government took away the rights of Maori to go to court. The hikoi that concluded outside this Chamber was the largest New Zealand has ever seen. The opposition to that bill from Maori and non-Maori alike spelt the end of that Labour Government. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill continues the injustice and the nation has again mobilised against it. Submissions to the Maori Affairs Committee on the bill were overwhelmingly negative; 5000 written submissions and 500 oral submissions left the committee in no doubt that this bill is fatally flawed. The committee’s response was to shut down debate and it surprised this House by reporting back early. The committee recommended no changes to the bill yet the Minister in charge of the bill has clearly indicated that changes need to be made. Officials recommended that 89 of the 124 clauses in the bill be changed. They recommended an average of four changes per clause—a total of more than 380 changes. The bill was reported back to the House with none of those more than 380 changes. As the bill stands it will still allow for backroom political deals without public scrutiny. It will still not clearly spell out that access to the foreshore and seabed will remain free. It will not respect any of the submitters who gave up their time to participate in a democratic process. 
This is the House of Representatives and in it we need to respect people. The people put us here and the people decide when we leave. That is democracy; we disrespect it at our peril. The Attorney-General has promised that he will seek to make changes through Supplementary Order Papers. Those Supplementary Order Papers will be presented to us without notice at the Committee stage. Backroom deals hasty changes and improper process are not the hallmarks of a respectful relationship. We would not be accused of treating our neighbouring countries this way and we should not treat our own people this way.
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16868] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That clause 3 be agreed to. 
Ayes 63 
New Zealand National 57; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 51 
New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Maori Party 3; Progressive 1. 
Clause 3 agreed to.
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16868] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the question be now put. 
Ayes 63 
New Zealand National 57; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 51 
New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Maori Party 3; Progressive 1. 
Motion agreed to.
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16824] 
7. 
DARIEN FENTON (Labour) 
 to the  
Member in charge of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill 
: Does he intend proposing any changes to the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill during the Committee of the whole House stage? 
Hon TAU HENARE (Member in charge of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill) 
:  
Yes. 
Darien Fenton 
: Will he support an amendment to his bill at the Committee stage that would insert the requirement for a secret ballot for strikes to be included within a union’s own rules rather than being prescribed by legislation—an amendment that would grant unions the freedom to run their organisations according to the rules democratically agreed to by their members? 
Hon TAU HENARE 
: No. I will introduce Supplementary Order Paper 195 in my name which will be available to members and the public via the parliamentary website. The Supplementary Order Paper makes amendments to ensure that the rules of a society seeking registration as a union contain a provision about the process for holding secret ballots. It also contains some transitional provisions in relation to this.
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16823] 
5. 
DARIEN FENTON (Labour) 
 to the  
Member in charge of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill 
: What is the current status of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill? 
Hon TAU HENARE (Member in charge of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill) 
:  
The bill is awaiting the Committee of the whole House stage. 
Darien Fenton 
: Will he support an amendment to his bill at the Committee stage that requires shareholders to hold a secret ballot before a lockout—an equivalent requirement to the one his bill places on unions? 
Hon TAU HENARE 
: No.
O'Connor Damien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
O'Connor Damien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16823] 
4. 
Hon DAMIEN O’CONNOR (Labour) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Primary Production Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill? 
SHANE ARDERN (Chairperson of the Primary Production Committee) 
:  
Thirty-nine submissions from organisations and individuals have been received by the committee on the bill. 
Hon Damien O’Connor 
: Is he satisfied that the committee has sufficient time— 
Mr SPEAKER 
: No we are not going to have chairs being asked that. It is a matter for the committee itself.
Lees-Galloway Iain: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Lees-Galloway Iain: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16823] 
3. 
IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Labour—Palmerston North) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Health Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill? 
Dr PAUL HUTCHISON (Chairperson of the Health Committee) 
:  
The Health Committee has received 149 submissions on the Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill. 
Iain Lees-Galloway 
: Can the chairperson advise the House whether he is satisfied that the committee has sufficient time to hear and consider— 
Mr SPEAKER 
: It is a matter for the committee as to whether it is satisfied it has time. That is not a matter for the chairperson to be questioned on in the House.
Hide Rodney: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Hide Rodney: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
[Volume:670;Page:16806] 
Hon RODNEY HIDE (Leader—ACT) 
: 
 On behalf of the ACT Party I wish to express our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to family to friends and to colleagues of Private Kirifi Mila who was killed last night while on a routine patrol in Afghanistan’s north-east Bamian province as well as to his three injured colleagues. This tragic accident again highlights for us in this Parliament the dangers faced by our serving men and serving women the world over be they in a war zone like Afghanistan or peacekeeping. It is difficult for us to comprehend the grief that those who knew him will be feeling. We rightly acknowledge the contribution and sacrifice of our servicemen and servicewomen; so too should we recognise the contribution made by their families and their friends back home. They see these brave men and women—their friends husbands wives and children—travel to places they can scarcely comprehend all in the name of freedom of making others’ lives better. They do so without knowing what may happen to their loved ones without knowing whether they will ever see them again. The families of Kirifi Mila his injured colleagues and all our brave men and brave women serving our country around the world deserve our heartfelt appreciation and deserve our respect. For what higher calling can there be than to be prepared to stand up for the cause of freedom and to make others’ lives better? Kirifi Mila rest in peace.
Burns Brendon: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Burns Brendon: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16822] 
2. 
BRENDON BURNS (Labour—Christchurch Central) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Local Government and Environment Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Environmental Protection Authority Bill? 
CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (Chairperson of the Local Government and Environment Committee) 
:  
We received 38.
King Colin: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
King Colin: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16877] 
COLIN KING (National—Kaikoura) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Delahunty Catherine: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Delahunty Catherine: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16822] 
12. 
CATHERINE DELAHUNTY (Green) 
 to the  
Minister for Social Development and Employment 
: Does Working for Families treat vulnerable children equally regardless of the source of their parents’ income? 
Hon SIMON POWER (Acting Minister for Social Development and Employment) 
: I understand that this is the very matter that is before the courts presently. This is the nub of the issue that is before the courts. Therefore as I said earlier in response to Metiria Turei’s supplementary question to question No. 2 under Standing Orders 111 and 371(4) I believe that it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this stage. 
Metiria Turei 
: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. The question did not concern the in-work tax credit—which is the matter I understand that the Minister considers to be before the courts and therefore cannot be commented on—but was specifically about Working for Families. It was not about the in-work tax credit. 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Whether it is in the public interest to answer a question is a matter for the Minister to decide not the Speaker. The Minister’s judgment is that this question links sufficiently closely to a matter that is before the court that he has decided it is not in the public interest for him to answer it in the way it was asked. Only the Minister can make that judgment not the Speaker. 
Catherine Delahunty 
: Does she agree that every child deserves the best possible start in life; if so why does she persist with a policy that makes it harder for the children of beneficiaries to have this start than other children? 
Hon SIMON POWER 
: The answer to the first part of that question is yes. 
Catherine Delahunty 
: Will she consider adopting the Australian approach and make family tax credits available to families whether or not the parents are in paid work so that children are not penalised if their parents lose their work? 
Hon SIMON POWER 
: I am sorry but I am in a bit of a bind because that question does go very close to the issue that is currently before the courts and I would be reluctant to fuel that discussion for counsel on either side by making a comment in that regard.
Lee Melissa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Lee Melissa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16821] 
11. 
MELISSA LEE (National) 
 to the  
Minister of Customs 
: What recent reports has he received regarding interceptions of methamphetamine or P at the border? 
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON (Minister of Customs) 
: 
 Great intelligence work by customs officers has resulted in the interception of a woman internally concealing 40 pellets of crystal meth or P inside her body. The P weighed 570 grams in total. Skilled customs officers targeted the woman a South African national as a potential drug smuggler when she arrived at Auckland Airport just over a week ago. The woman had travelled from Durban via Dubai. The P she was hiding internally was worth somewhere between $300000 and $600000. 
Melissa Lee 
: What other success has the New Zealand Customs Service had in the fight against drug smuggling at our borders? 
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON 
: Since September last year the Customs Service has caught seven drug mules or swallowers carrying internally drugs including cocaine methamphetamine or opium. Our customs officers are skilled and vigilant and I send a very strong message—[ 
Interruption 
] The Labour Party does not seem to think this is important but it is. Our officers are skilled and vigilant and they will persist in stopping these peddlers of evil from bringing drugs into our society. Just last year alone the Customs Service intercepted 18553 grams of methamphetamine at our border—an outstanding result.
Carter David: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Carter David: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16862] 
Hon DAVID CARTER (Minister of Agriculture) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Ardern Shane: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Ardern Shane: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16819] 
9. 
SHANE ARDERN (National—Taranaki - King Country) 
 to the  
Minister of Police 
: What actions have been taken by the police as a result of the Government’s focus on tackling organised crime and the drugs trade? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Police) 
: 
 This Government has introduced a raft of new policies aimed at tackling organised crime. As a result the police are cracking down on criminal activity particularly by gangs. In their latest operation the police dismantled a large-scale methamphetamine supply chain. So far 31 people have been arrested and 32 vehicles over $140000 in cash firearms computers drugs and drug precursors have been seized. I would like to congratulate each and every one of the hundreds of officers who took part in this highly successful operation. Those are exactly the results this Government is looking for. 
Shane Ardern 
: What other reports has she received on the efforts of law enforcement authorities to target organised crime? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: I am very pleased to report that in 2010 the police and the Customs Service seized 30.4 kilograms of methamphetamine. This is an impressive increase of 46 percent from 2009. The methamphetamine was estimated to have a street value of about $30 million and would have caused an immeasurable amount of misery in our communities. In addition the latest figures from the police show that $36.9 million worth of criminal assets have been restrained under the new forfeiture law passed in this Parliament. This Government has given our law enforcement agencies the tools to do their job and they are delivering.
Upston Louise: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Upston Louise: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16815] 
7. 
LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupo) 
 to the  
Minister of Education 
: What reports has she received about the initial success of the Youth Guarantee for 16 and 17-year-olds? 
Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Education) 
: 
 I have received a number of reports about the success of the Government’s Youth Guarantee. I recently received information from the Eastern Institute of Technology which stated: “Student success last year was strong which was very encouraging. Preliminary work on academic outcomes indicates that Youth Guarantee students did as well as or even slightly better than the wider student body. This is a great result given that many of them could be classified as at risk of not achieving academically.” This Government is committed to addressing the chronic gap between those succeeding and those being failed in our education system and this is proof that it is working. 
Louise Upston 
: Has she received any reports about how popular the Youth Guarantee courses at the Eastern Institute of Technology are proving to be? 
Hon ANNE TOLLEY 
: Yes. I have been told that in 2011 demand is even greater with huge support coming from local schools families and students. The Youth Guarantee courses at the Eastern Institute of Technology have proved so popular that they have now reached maximum capacity despite this Government funding even more places for them. The institute is now having to wait-list many of its Youth Guarantee applicants. 
Louise Upston 
: Has she had any feedback from any other Youth Guarantee providers? 
Hon ANNE TOLLEY 
: Yes. I visited NorthTec at the end of last year—it has successfully embraced the Youth Guarantee programme—and in talking to the students I found that they were very motivated. Many of them had been at risk of dropping out or had already dropped out of the education system and they are now considering taking up apprenticeships or further study in courses like tourism hospitality fabrication and welding. This Government is absolutely committed to supporting those young people who are at risk of dropping out of the system and that is why we are funding nearly 4000 places this year under the wider Youth Guarantee.
Hughes Darren: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Hughes Darren: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16814] 
Hon DARREN HUGHES (Labour) 
: 
 My question has been transferred to the Minister for Tertiary Education and asks: how will he— 
Mr SPEAKER 
: The Hon Darren Hughes is a former shadow Leader of the House and as senior Opposition whip he knows that he cannot do that when asking a question. I am sure he would now desire to ask the question correctly.
Auchinvole Chris: Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill — Second Reading 
Auchinvole Chris: Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill — Second Reading 
[Volume:670;Page:16842] 
CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National—West Coast - Tasman) 
: 
 It is very pleasing to hear the previous speaker Sue Moroney being so positive in the whole approach to the Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill. 
This bill vests the area known as Parana Park as a recreation reserve. In the first reading speeches members mentioned as have previous speakers today that the park is also used for Anzac services and for occasions when the community wishes to put on a particular memorial activity and indeed it is next to Memorial Park. 
Today is a day of great celebration and at the same time a day of great sadness. We have the Australian and New Zealand flags in Parliament flying side by side but sadly at half mast in honour of a soldier who lost his life during active service. Parana Park is one of hundreds of places in New Zealand where we remember and revere the memory of those we have lost and it has a very significant part to play in the life of Hamilton. 
Now I come to the bill. I too acknowledge the efforts of David Bennett in bringing this bill forward. I commend his colleague Tim Macindoe the other member from Hamilton for bringing the second reading on his behalf. I also thank members of the Local Government and Environment Committee who certainly applied themselves diligently to this bill as has been my experience during the 5 years I have been here. They have always attended themselves with particular diligence to city council member’s bills. 
The Hamilton City Council and other submitters made five submissions in total. One question in particular that came up was the official status of the park. Should it be an historic reserve or should it be a recreation reserve? There is special historic significance attached to the park and that was clearly enunciated by the submissions we received. However in the council’s view the recreation reserve is the best fit for the purpose. To quote from the council submission: “…a historic reserve classification may result in unintended consequences which could impact on the continued enjoyment of Parana Park as a children’s playground.” The committee carefully considered the submissions and was satisfied with the recreation reserve classification none the less it still required the council to recognise and manage its obligations under the Historic Places Act 1993. We concurred with the view that the council put forward. 
This is not a controversial bill. It is small but significant. It is significant to the people of Hamilton and it is significant to respect the origins and the purpose of the park. It has been a pleasure to be associated with the bill. I join with the earlier speakers from this side of the House and indeed the speaker from the other side of the House in commending this bill to the House for passing. Thank you.
Dunne Peter: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Dunne Peter: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
[Volume:670;Page:16807] 
Hon PETER DUNNE (Leader—United Future) 
: 
 I join with other colleagues who have spoken to record my condolences and sympathy to the family of Private Kirifi Mila on their sad loss and to express the hope that his colleagues make speedy and thorough recoveries. It is inevitable at a time like this that questions will be asked as to why this happened why these young men were placed in a situation where they could face a threat to their safety. Whatever words are offered in response are not adequate to deal with a family’s grief with the grief and sense of loss of friends and colleagues and with the grief that a nation now feels. I suppose the only thing we can say by way of some consolation is that this was a young man proudly serving his country; this was a young man with a positive future and by all accounts a very optimistic outlook doing his duty for his country as he saw it. If there is to be any consolation drawn from that it has to be the consolation of service and commitment and dedication at the highest level. I simply say to his family and friends as they approach the difficult next few days and weeks that although there will be times of great loneliness and sadness as they come to grips with the reality of what has happened they can take some strength from the fact that the nation holds their son and loved one in high esteem. The nation regards his sacrifice highly and the nation will be there to support them in their hour of need. 
Motion agreed to.
Anderton Jim: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Anderton Jim: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
[Volume:670;Page:16807] 
Hon JIM ANDERTON (Leader—Progressive) 
: 
 This is another of those sad occasions when Parliament and parliamentarians both as an institution and as individual members of New Zealand’s democratic heart come together to both mourn and honour another of our fallen soldiers. The fact that Private Kirifi Mila was not killed in combat is of no more or less consequence than if he had been. He died serving his country in the interests and well-being of people in a far distant country whose well-being and lives are under constant threat. He was part of the New Zealand Army’s provincial reconstruction team which is helping to provide security and to rebuild schools and hospitals in Bamian Province in a country that is amongst the poorest in the world. I have been part of a Cabinet of a Government that made decisions to send our military forces into harm’s way and at times like this that is a heavy burden to carry—not of course as heavy as the burden carried by the families and loved ones involved. Today our thoughts are with Private Mila’s family and friends and also with the three other personnel who were injured. They were all brave soldiers—and the three who have survived are brave soldiers—prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice as their contribution towards building a better world. We honour them for that. No words are adequate but our deepest condolences go to Private Mila’s family on this sad occasion.
Turia Tariana: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Turia Tariana: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
[Volume:670;Page:16806] 
Hon TARIANA TURIA (Co-Leader—Maori Party) 
: 
 Aue taukuri e. Kei te hotuhotu te manawa kei te tangi te ngakau kei te heke te roimata. E te uri o Hamoa e te w’anaunga o Te Moana Nui a Kiwa e te ringa kaha o Tumatauenga ’aere ’aere ’oki atu ra e tama. 
[ 
Oh the tragic loss. The heart sobs I grieve and shed tears. To the descendant of Samoa kin of the Great Ocean of Kiwa strong arm of the God of War depart go return oh son 
.] 
The Maori Party shares with all parties in this House the grief that has fallen over Aotearoa today with the sad loss of Private Kirifi Mila in the faraway lands of Afghanistan. We recognise the pain that such news brings to the greater armed forces and in particular to his colleagues in the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment based at Burnham Military Camp. Private Mila was known as a colourful character a popular member of that team who will be greatly missed. 
The loss of Private Mila while he was travelling as part of a four-vehicle humanitarian patrol in Afghanistan was revealed to us while the Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard spoke to us in this House of the Anzac spirit. We think of that spirit now and of all those who have fallen serving on our behalf on foreign shores. 
Finally our thoughts return to his family and in particular to his brother who was serving by his side in Afghanistan and we offer our aroha to his colleagues who were injured in the same accident. The death of a loved one is always hard to bear but to be so far away at such a terrible time brings with it an even greater sense of tragedy. Our most sincere sympathies go out to the family and to the wider community of the armed forces on this day of such sadness. Ua malie toa malie tau—to honour a fight a fight well fought. Tena koutou.
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16883] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That clause 4 be agreed to. 
Ayes 63 
New Zealand National 57; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 51 
New Zealand Labour 38; Green Party 9; Maori Party 3; Progressive 1. 
Clause 4 agreed to.
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Vote: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16862] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 63 
New Zealand National 57; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy) 
: Grant Robertson has a typescript amendment to clause 2. I have ruled that out of order as it is of the same substance as the previous amendment. Under Speaker’s ruling 113/6A the other 31 amendments which substitute dates for “2012” are also out of order. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Darren Hughes to clause 2 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 January 2012” and substitute “1 year from the date of Royal assent”.
Turei Metiria: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Turei Metiria: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
[Volume:670;Page:16806] 
METIRIA TUREI (Co-Leader—Green) 
: 
 On behalf of the Green Party I too want to extend our heartfelt sympathies and our aroha to the friends and family of Private Kirifi Mila who was a victim of a tragic accident on a routine patrol and who was within just a few short months of finishing his tour. Losing a loved one is always devastating but it is especially so when one is lost so young and in the prime of his life and when he is one who chose to selflessly work on the other side of the world in a community that has been devastated by war and by terror. The provincial reconstruction team of which Private Mila was a part was supporting and working with communities in Afghanistan to rebuild and to reconstruct their homes and their communities and ultimately their lives. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends and his colleagues at this time and with those who remain injured and their families also.
Key John: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Key John: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
[Volume:670;Page:16805] 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister) 
: 
 I seek leave to move without notice a motion on the death of a New Zealand Defence Force soldier in Afghanistan. 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none. 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: I move  
That the House express its deepest sympathy to the family friends and colleagues of the New Zealand Army soldier tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in Afghanistan overnight and to his three injured colleagues. 
It is with great sadness that I stand here to mark the death of New Zealand Army Private Kirifi Mila who was proudly serving in Afghanistan. Yesterday at approximately midday local time a patrol vehicle of the provincial reconstruction team in Bamian rolled off a road and down a cliff in the north-east of Bamian. New Zealand Army Private Mila tragically was killed in the accident and three of his colleagues were injured. I understand that the most seriously injured soldier has undergone surgery after being evacuated to Bagram. I wish the three injured soldiers all the best for a speedy and full recovery. Our thoughts are with them and their families. 
Private Mila is the second New Zealander to be killed while on service in Afghanistan since the first deployment of provincial reconstruction team efforts in 2003. This follows the loss of Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell in August. Private Mila was a popular courageous and committed member of the New Zealand Defence Force. He had just turned 27 years old and was deployed to Afghanistan last year after joining the New Zealand Defence Force in 2006. His brother is also a serving member of the New Zealand Army. To lose such a fine young man is simply heartbreaking. Private Mila will be mourned by his family his friends his mates in the provincial reconstruction team the wider Defence Force family and all New Zealanders. 
This Government deeply values and respects the commitment and sacrifice of our Defence Force personnel who work in New Zealand and abroad. Yesterday’s accident is a stark reminder of the difficult and dangerous conditions our Defence Force personnel face every day in order to help the Afghan people. This is a sad day for New Zealand. Members in the House stand alongside the family friends and colleagues of Private Mila as we mourn this terrible loss.
Peachey Allan: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Peachey Allan: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16856] 
ALLAN PEACHEY (National—Tamaki) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Hughes Darren: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Hughes Darren: Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:670;Page:16882] 
Hon DARREN HUGHES (Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. This amendment you read out is in my name but the amendment I submitted referred to omitting the words that you mentioned and substituting the words “remove the right of students to decide whether or not their student association membership is compulsory by not providing for referenda provisions.” You said just now “decisions” and I want to know whether my amendment has been changed. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: No it has not. 
Hon DARREN HUGHES 
: Did you misspeak? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: I did not misspeak. 
Hon DARREN HUGHES 
: Did I mishear? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: The member did not mishear. I summarised and in contracting the amendment to its very essence I may not have used the same words just like the member when reading it out. I was just making sure; I could simply have said “a typescript amendment in the name of Darren Hughes” and left it at that. But people would have wondered which one it was so I gave a brief descriptor so that members were aware which one it was. You have now clarified it. Is everybody clear? 
Hon Members 
: Yes. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: No offence has been taken? The member is quite happy to support his own amendment? All right we will put the question. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Darren Hughes to clause 4 be agreed to: 
to omit “uphold students’ rights to freedom of association by removing any requirement for students to join students associations” and substitute “remove the right of students to decide whether or not their student association membership is compulsory by not providing for referenda provisions”.
Goff Phil: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
Goff Phil: Motions — New Zealand Defence Force—Death of Private Kirifi Mila in Afghanistan 
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Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) 
: 
 On behalf of the Labour Party we join with the Government in expressing our condolences our sympathy and our love to the family of Private Kirifi Mila and express the sense of loss that our country shares with them. Tulouna le aiga o maota e fia o Samoa. To Kirifi’s family we offer our support and our sympathy as they mourn his loss and likewise to his friends and his colleagues in the New Zealand Defence Force. The Defence Force itself is a family and they will be feeling deeply the sense of grief at the loss of a friend and a colleague a friend who his colleagues say was so full of life and of character. To Kirifi’s comrades who were injured in the accident and to their families we offer our sympathy and our wishes for a speedy recovery. 
At this time we should reflect with gratitude in this House on the young men and women who serve our country in deployments overseas particularly in difficult and dangerous environments such as Afghanistan. It is a sad reminder of the fact that when this House makes a decision to deploy our service people there are real risks that they may suffer injury or death. 
I again offer to Kirifi’s family including his brother who is also serving in the Army our deepest sympathy and our gratitude for his service to our country. Kirifi ia manuia lau malaga ia soifua—may you have a safe journey to the heavens.
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16822] 
1. 
CLARE CURRAN (Labour—Dunedin South) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Commerce Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill? 
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL (Chairperson of the Commerce Committee) 
:  
I am advised that 35 submissions were received. 
Clare Curran 
: How many submissions were heard and when were the hearings held? 
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL 
: Eighteen submissions were heard and the hearings of evidence were heard first on 25 November second on 1 December and third on 9 December 2010. We still expect the reporting date to be 28 February.
Street Maryan: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement 
Street Maryan: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement 
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Hon MARYAN STREET (Labour) 
: 
 First of all I wish you Mr Deputy Speaker all colleagues in this House and all the staff associated with this institution a very happy New Year. Unfortunately we got off to a start with the Prime Minister’s statement on Tuesday of this week and that is the item we are debating. The Prime Minister tabled a statement to which he then spoke. In fact it was unfortunate that he chose to do it like that even though he is allowed by the rules to do it in that way—these are new rules and he is allowed simply to speak to his statement—because the country is none the wiser about what the Prime Minister’s statement involved. What we got instead was the usual fatuous frippery that is associated with John Key’s speechmaking. 
People are none the wiser and it is up to the Labour Party to demonstrate to the nation exactly what the risks are if a National Government were to be re-elected. The Government has platforms to offer this year; unfortunately they are the same platforms offered by the Tory Government in the 1990s. They are the same platforms offered by National Governments in the 1970s. They are the same prescriptions the same mantras and the same exclusive application of Government power. Let me give just two examples: tax cuts that benefit the rich and the selling off of State assets. Where have we heard this before: tax cuts that benefit the rich—that benefit the few and not the many—and the selling off of the nation’s family silver? 
Debate interrupted.
Hipkins Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Hipkins Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16683] 
6. 
CHRIS HIPKINS (Labour—Rimutaka) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Government Administration Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Identity Information Confirmation Bill? 
Hon DAVID PARKER (Chairperson of the Government Administration Committee) 
: 
 Thirteen. Three submitters have requested to be heard and they are expected to be heard at the next meeting. 
Chris Hipkins 
: Has the committee considered reporting the bill back to the House without amendment and without considering the submissions— 
Mr SPEAKER 
: That is not a matter for the chair to answer in the House. 
Chris Hipkins 
: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I checked  
Speakers’ Rulings 
 and I refer you to Speakers’ ruling 149/4 which says the chairperson can be questioned on matters that relate to the process or procedure to be followed by the committee such as the reporting back time to the House for bills. That is what my question related to. 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Indeed the member can ask a question about when the bill might be reported back to the House but not about whether the committee may make decisions about that. That was the problem with the member’s supplementary question.
Mackey Moana: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Mackey Moana: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16682] 
5. 
MOANA MACKEY (Labour) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Education and Science Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill? 
ALLAN PEACHEY (Chairperson of the Education and Science Committee) 
: 
 Thirteen. 
Moana Mackey 
: When the bill be reported back to the House? 
ALLAN PEACHEY 
: The committee is due to report back to the House on Tuesday 22 March.
Mackey Moana: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Mackey Moana: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16682] 
4. 
MOANA MACKEY (Labour) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Primary Production Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Dairy Industry Restructuring (New Sunset Provisions) Amendment Bill? 
SHANE ARDERN (Chairperson of the Primary Production Committee) 
: 
 Exactly the same number as when I answered the same question from the Hon Damien O’Connor before Christmas: 13. 
Moana Mackey 
: How many submissions were received after the submission due date? 
SHANE ARDERN 
: No submissions were heard after the submission due date.
Dalziel Lianne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Dalziel Lianne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16682] 
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL (Chairperson of the Commerce Committee) 
: 
 I seek leave to make a correction to the answer I have just given. 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection to that course of action? There is none. 
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL 
: I am sorry but I had circled the wrong number. In fact 10 submissions were received; we heard three of them.
Twyford Phil: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Twyford Phil: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16682] 
3. 
PHIL TWYFORD (Labour) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Local Government and Environment Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill? 
CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (Chairperson of the Local Government and Environment Committee) 
: 
 Seventy-four.
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16682] 
2. 
CLARE CURRAN (Labour—Dunedin South) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Commerce Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill? 
Hon LIANNE DALZIEL (Chairperson of the Commerce Committee) 
: 
 Three submissions were received on the Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill.
Prasad Rajen: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
Prasad Rajen: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16682] 
1. 
Dr RAJEN PRASAD (Labour) 
 to the  
Chairperson of the Social Services Committee 
: How many submissions were received on the Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Bill? 
KATRINA SHANKS (Chairperson of the Social Services Committee) 
: 
 One.
McClay Todd: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
McClay Todd: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members 
[Volume:670;Page:16677] 
9. 
TODD McCLAY (National—Rotorua) 
 to the  
Minister for Social Development and Employment 
: What is the Government doing to support teen parents? 
Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Development and Employment) 
: 
 An excellent question. Amongst a number of initiatives on Monday I opened the first of seven supported homes for teen parents Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina in Rotorua. We are spending $14.9 million of Budget 2010 on this area which is the biggest-ever social development investment in teen parents. 
Todd McClay 
: What other work is under way to tackle better outcomes for young parents and their children? 
Hon PAULA BENNETT 
: As part of Drivers of Crime Work and Income is undertaking a project to improve engagement with young parents. We are focusing on maternity and early parenting services. There is strong evidence that effective support reduces offending and improves health education and social outcomes for those people. We expect these results to strengthen the referral process and coordination between the Ministry of Health and Work and Income.