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Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3287] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what ownership governance and institutional arrangements and funding responsibilities are required to ensure the effective efficient and sustainable provision of public infrastructure services and facilities to support and enhance the ability of the Auckland region to respond to economic environmental cultural and social challenges (for example climate change)”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3287] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) the words “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what ownership governance and institutional arrangements and funding responsibilities are required to ensure the effective efficient and sustainable provision of public infrastructure services and facilities to support and enhance the ability of the Auckland region to compete internationally as a desirable place to live work invest and do business”.
Moroney Sue: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Moroney Sue: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3287] 
SUE MORONEY (Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Just for the purposes of clarification could we have the next amendment read out in full so that we can make sure we are voting on the correct amendment please. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what ownership governance and institutional arrangements and funding responsibilities are required to ensure the effective efficient and sustainable provision of public infrastructure services and facilities to support and enhance the performance of the Auckland region as a growth engine in the New Zealand economy and in its role as a key transport hub for New Zealand and the Pacific region”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3287] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3286] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what ownership governance and institutional arrangements and funding responsibilities are required to ensure the effective efficient and sustainable provision of public infrastructure services and facilities to support and enhance the current and future well-being of the Auckland region and its communities”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3286] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what is required for effective relationships and collaborative arrangements between central and local government”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3286] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what changes to the boundary of the Auckland region or to the collaborative arrangements or mechanisms involving other regions across New Zealand are considered desirable to achieve or support the achievement of the inquiry’s objectives”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3285] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what changes to current legislation (consistent with the purposes and principles of local government as described in the Local Government Act 2002) are considered desirable to achieve or support the achievement of the inquiry’s objectives”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3284] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3284] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “consult extensively with the Auckland public before coming up with a proposal”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3284] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to examine the current Auckland governance arrangements”.
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3284] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Further amendments to clause 3(2) to omit the words “100 years” and substitute another period are out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of this Committee. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to sort out Auckland governance”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3283] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “100 years” and substitute “99 years”. 
Amendment agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3283] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “the challenges associated with a growing population”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3283] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “the prospect of hosting a number of world-class events”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3283] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “the outcomes of some poor political judgement”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3282] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “an increase in the immigrant population”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3282] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “changing demographics”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3282] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “ enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “the effects of climate change”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3282] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (2) “enormous change brought about by global economic environmental and political forces” and substitute “increased population”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3281] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (2) “Volcanic activity has shaped Auckland for millennia and will continue to do so.” after “political forces.”
Guy Nathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Guy Nathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3281] 
NATHAN GUY (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Could you read out the whole of that amendment for us please. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (2) “(particularly climate change)” after “environmental”.
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3281] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Further amendments to clause 3(1) to omit the words “50 years” and substitute another period are out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. The next amendment is to clause 3(2) in the name of the Hon George Hawkins. The question is that the amendment be agreed to. Those of that opinion—
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3281] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “50 years” and substitute “49 years”. 
Amendment agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3281] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “provided essential services to Aucklanders”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3280] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “successfully delivered services to Aucklanders”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3280] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “provided increased economic stimulus to the region through large taxi fares from the airport caused by road congestion”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3280] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “contributed to the degradation of air quality as a result of road congestion”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3280] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “contributed to the incidence of road rage through the increase in road congestion”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3304] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “30 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3279] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “resulted in increased road congestion”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3279] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “led to a number of unnecessary compliance costs for businesses”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3279] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “resulted in a series of contradictory bylaws”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3279] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “led to poor outcomes for European communities”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3278] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “led to poor outcomes for Asian communities”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3278] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “led to poor outcomes for Pacific Island communities”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3278] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “led to poor outcomes for Maori”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3278] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “resulted in increasing rates for Auckland rate payers”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3277] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “have indirectly contributed to lower productivity levels in New Zealand”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3277] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “played an important role in contributing to the infrastructure deficit Auckland now faces”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3277] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “been the source of considerable frustration for Auckland residents for a number of years”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3277] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “been the target of a number of previous proposals of reforms”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3276] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “been the source of considerable controversy”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “held the Auckland region back for a number of years”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “prevented the Auckland region from becoming an international city”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “caused considerable concern for at least 50 years” and substitute “failed to deliver to Aucklanders”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “Local government arrangements for the Auckland region” and substitute “A lack of cohesion in Auckland governance arrangements”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “considerable” and substitute “ all New Zealanders”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “considerable” and substitute “Aucklanders”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3274] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “considerable” and substitute “central government”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) after “50 years.” “In particular a number of issues have held back the advancement of the Auckland region. These issues include— 
(a) an infrastructure deficit: 
(b)a lack of cohesion between governing bodies: 
(c)the lack of a single vision for the future of Auckland: 
(d) duplication of services: 
(e) duplication of laws and compliance obligations: 
(f) lack of consensus concerning the development of the waterfront area: 
(g) lack of consensus around the development of a stadium: 
(h) variance in rate levels between different councils: 
(i) competing interests between different governing bodies: 
(j) stigmatisation of different areas of Auckland leading to fraction at the regional level.”
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “50 years” and substitute “20 years”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3273] 
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 64 
New Zealand National 58; 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 George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “50 years” and substitute “80 years”.
Roy Eric: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Roy Eric: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy) 
: It is time to put the question. We have a significant number of amendments. I will deal them as best I can in the order in which they were tabled. I will try to clearly state which ones they are so members can stay with me. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to the heading of Part 1 be agreed to: 
to omit “Preliminary provisions” and substitute “Background purposes interpretation and related matters”.
Roy Eric: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Roy Eric: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy) 
: I will just pause members a little bit here. I know that everybody is anxious but I do not need a barrage at me. If members stand up call “Mr Chair” once and stay on their feet I will make the appropriate decision. In fact anybody barraging me is not likely to get a call. I ask members to put that into their process of taking a call please.
Hutchison Paul: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Hutchison Paul: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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Dr PAUL HUTCHISON (National—Hunua) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Lotu-Iiga Peseta Sam: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Lotu-Iiga Peseta Sam: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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PESETA SAM LOTU-IIGA (National—Maungakiekie) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Guy Nathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Guy Nathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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NATHAN GUY (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Huo Raymond: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Huo Raymond: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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RAYMOND HUO (Labour) 
: 
 They say an unexamined life is not worth living; I say an unexamined bill is not worth reading. The Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill which is now being rammed through all stages in this House under urgency is such a bill. In this Committee stage it is very important for me to reiterate that I oppose this bill for three main reasons: it is procedurally unfair it is constitutionally flawed and it creates huge uncertainty. 
Part 1 is a good—or should I say a bad—example. Part 1 “Preliminary provisions” sets out the so-called purpose of the bill and defines “Auckland”. The current title of Part 1 is misleading. As my colleague Jacinda Ardern mentioned earlier parliamentary procedure has long defined the title and commencement clauses as the preliminary clauses. To call Part 1 the preliminary provisions runs the risk of confusing members and readers of the legislation. Labour would like to propose an amendment to the title of Part 1 by deleting the words “Preliminary provisions” and inserting the words “Background purposes interpretation and related matters”. Why has the National Government failed to insert the words “Background purposes interpretation and related matters”? Because it completely lacks confidence that the people of Auckland agree with these radical proposals. Why does the Government completely lack confidence? Because the Government’s agenda on the super-city poses the biggest challenge that Auckland has faced in its entire history and its 1.4 million people are not able to have a say on it. 
Why is the bill an unexamined bill? Because the Government could not be bothered to listen to the concerns of Aucklanders and other New Zealanders. The Royal Commission on Auckland Governance did a good job. Its 800-page report took 18 months to prepare cost millions of dollars and followed months of investigation and 3537 public submissions. But the Government’s sham version which is now being rammed through the House and being forced on Auckland was thrown together in just 3 days. Technically today in the House it is still 13 May 2009; 13 May 2009 is a sad day for Auckland and a sad day for New Zealand. 
Let me quote what the Mayor of North Shore Andrew Williams said on this bill and other related bills: “These Bills effectively shut down elected local government in greater Auckland and hand the region’s governance over to a small bunch of hand-picked unelected super-bureaucrats to run for the next 18 months until the deeply flawed super city takes over. And worse still all the costs of all this unnecessary upheaval will land directly on the ratepayers even though the government has not the faintest clue what it all will cost them.” It is procedurally unfair because the Government’s sham version of the super-city poses the biggest challenge that Auckland has faced in its entire history and its 1.4 million people are not able to have a say on it. Thank you.
Gilmore Aaron: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Gilmore Aaron: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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AARON GILMORE (National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Kaye Nikki: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Kaye Nikki: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) 
: 
 Mr Chair I felt the need to make a call because I think it is astonishing that the most interesting thing has happened. Ten minutes ago we finally got a position from Labour; we finally got a position from Labour members. They support the royal commission but only in certain aspects. What was astonishing is that Phil Twyford admitted to this House that Labour is opposed to local boards. That is right! So every Auckland MP will be able to go around Auckland and be very clear that Labour is opposed to local boards. [ 
Interruption 
] If Labour is not opposed to local boards then I want Labour members to make very clear their position on them. Labour needs to make its position very clear because otherwise Auckland members of Parliament will be making it very clear to the people of Auckland. 
It is very ironic that Labour members are getting up and talking about gutting local democracy when they may be opposed to the very unit of democracy that can deliver good democracy for Auckland. I ask Phil Twyford and the Labour members to be very clear about where they stand in regard to local boards because local boards have the potential to offer real local representation in communities like Waiheke and Great Barrier. Labour needs to set out its position very clearly. Is it opposed or is it not? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy) 
: Can I say before the member Clayton Cosgrove commences that as Chairperson I am enjoying the acknowledgments facial expressions and winks but I am trying to be fair about this.
Tremain Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Tremain Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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CHRIS TREMAIN (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Kedgley Sue: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Kedgley Sue: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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SUE KEDGLEY (Green) 
: 
 A previous speaker Nikki Kaye said that she knew people in Auckland who were excited about this super-city model and I am sure there are some. I am sure that many of Rodney Hide’s mates and many business people are rubbing their hands together with glee about this super-city because they can see that this legislation will mean they will end up getting their hands on $28 billion worth of assets. They know that the hidden agenda is to set up the council in such a way that they can siphon off all of the major commercial activities of the council into corporate boards then contract them out and privatise as much as possible. So they are rubbing their hands together with glee; I tell Nikki Kaye that yes they are excited about the super-city proposal.