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11. Question No. 11—Commerce and Consumer AffairsGLEN BENNETT (Labour—New Plymouth) to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer AffairsQuestion No. 11—Commerce and Consumer Affairs11. GLEN BENNETT (Labour—New Plymouth) to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What announcements has he made about improving supermarket competition?Hon Dr DAVID CLARK (Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs): Yesterday I announced the bill to trigger an unprecedented shake-up of the grocery sector and help New Zealanders get a fairer deal at the supermarket. That bill has been introduced to Parliament ahead of its first reading. The duopoly has now been given plenty of warning; if they fail to adequately open up their wholesale arms voluntarily Government will make it happen for them. As the global cost of living crisis continues to put pressure of families this bill is one way Government can tackle the root causes.Glen Bennett: How will this bill improve competition in the grocery sector?Hon Dr DAVID CLARK: Alongside their retail stores supermarkets have behind-the-scenes wholesale operations. Earlier this year I called on the duopoly to lock in good-faith wholesale arrangements on their own terms or risk facing regulatory intervention. The bill establishes a Grocery Commissioner who will act as a referee for the sector. If the duopoly fails to reach commercial wholesale deals or those deals aren't competitive enough the commissioner will have the ability to intervene and require a certain price and range. You cannot run a supermarket on empty shelves. That is why it is vital that the duopoly's competitors have access to fair wholesale terms.Glen Bennett: What else will this bill achieve?Hon Dr DAVID CLARK: The bill will also enable collective bargaining and it will implement a grocery supply code to protect suppliers from unfair contract terms. This is especially important for smaller local businesses vying for shelf space in our major supermarkets. Also included is a dispute resolution scheme for suppliers and wholesale customers. This bill will not only ensure there is increased competition in the sector but it will fundamentally change the power dynamic between the duopoly and other players in the market.Glen Bennett: Has he seen any industry response to the announcement?Hon Dr DAVID CLARK: Yes I have. The Food and Grocery Council said the bill will address a wide range of desperately needed changes in the grocery sector". Chief executive Raewyn Bleakley called the work to address wholesale offerings "very significant" and also congratulated Government for moving so fast to get this bill introduced. As the global cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on Kiwi families our duopoly is making excess profits of $1 million a day. This Government is committed to getting consumers better bang for their buck at the checkout."
10. Question No. 10—JusticeHon PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to the Minister of JusticeQuestion No. 10—Justice10. Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to the Minister of Justice: Are the Government's justice priorities to deal effectively with the increase in violent crimes and delays to justice?Hon KIRITAPU ALLAN (Minister of Justice): I can confirm that those are two of our priorities alongside a range of others.Hon Paul Goldsmith: Why has the Government chosen to prioritise hate speech legislation when it still hasn't fixed the 527 percent increase in the number of victims of serious crimes waiting longer than two years for justice and shouldn't it be focused on that?Hon KIRITAPU ALLAN: I can confirm that what we have undertaken to do as a Government is respond to and implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch of which amending and extending the incitement provisions in the Human Rights Act to religious groups was a direct recommendation.Hon Paul Goldsmith: Why is the Government prioritising legislation to lower the voting age when for example it's still far from successfully addressing the 500 percent increase in ram raids and shouldn't that be her focus in justice?Hon KIRITAPU ALLAN: I'll answer that question in two parts. To the latter part of the question: the member will be minded that since we announced the better wraparound support in September to young offenders around half of the most serious and repeat offenders that were identified are now back in education or training and almost a third have not reoffended. Since May in Auckland 1036 charges have been laid against 142 young people; in Waikato 1229 charges have been filed against 205 young people. On this side of the House we have decided to take an evidence-based approach to focusing on youth crime. On the other side of the House they have consistently decided to take a non-evidential basis announcing policies that show 85 percent failure where their own Ministers and former Ministers have resoundingly reprimanded the Opposition for announcing rehashed re-failed policies. Hon Paul Goldsmith: Does she agree with the Prime Minister only a few weeks ago who said we need extra tools to help deal with the youth crime wave that we're confronting and why is she not open to considering those extra tools as suggested by the National Party?Hon KIRITAPU ALLAN: As just previously stated our side of the House has been focused on increasing more police on the streets. Their side of the House when they were in power they reduced the number of police on the streets they reduced the number of tools that were available to them and they closed police stations. On our side of the House we have decided to act on evidence. On their side of the House they rehash failed policies and they're expensive policies at that.
7. Question No. 7—HealthDr SHANE RETI (National) to the Minister of HealthQuestion No. 7—Health7. Dr SHANE RETI (National) to the Minister of Health: What is the latest reported average wait-time in emergency departments across New Zealand and what was the longest wait-time at Christchurch Hospital ED this weekend?Hon ANDREW LITTLE (Minister of Health): The average wait time is just over five hours. Data for September 2022 shows that the national average shortest day in emergency departments (EDs) had 71.2 percent of patients treated transferred or discharged within six hours. In terms of Christchurch Hospital's ED performance over the past weekend I'm advised that hospital staff saw a little over 1000 patients across the 72-hour period from Friday night through to Sunday. The average time from presentation to discharge was just over 4½ hours. The longest time from presentation to discharge was just over 17½ hours.Dr Shane Reti: Isn't it true that now one month after the ED tragedy at Christchurch when there were 11 nursing roster gaps he has done absolutely nothing to relieve the crisis except hold a hui in Parliament?Hon ANDREW LITTLE: No.Dr Shane Reti: If the sector is coping as he wrote in written questions recently why are Wellington ED nurses handing out the Minister's contact details to patients to complain as reported today?Hon ANDREW LITTLE: I'm not responsible for the discharge of duties by clinical staff in our hospitals.Dr Shane Reti: Is his appalling management of the record surgical wait-list at Christchurch Hospital placing even further pressure on ED given he replied to me that nearly a third of patients on current wait-lists have also been to ED?Hon ANDREW LITTLE: No.
3. Question No. 3—HousingANGIE WARREN-CLARK (Labour) to the Minister of HousingQuestion No. 3—Housing3. ANGIE WARREN-CLARK (Labour) to the Minister of Housing: What actions has the Government taken recently to address the housing infrastructure shortage?Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS (Minister of Housing): Last week I announced the Government is investing a further $540 million in critical housing infrastructure though our $1 billion contestable Infrastructure Acceleration Fund. This latest round of funding will pay for critical infrastructure like pipes and roads in 13 projects across Hamilton Auckland Tauranga Christchurch Kawakawa Kaikohe Westport Upper Hutt Waipukurau Hokitika and Pahiatua to enable around 16600 new homes to be built over the next 10 to 15 years. The housing crisis requires sustained investment in infrastructure to address the massive deficit we'd inherited and we're getting on with the job. Angie Warren-Clark: Why is the Government making record investments in housing infrastructure? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS: When we looked into the reasons why New Zealand has simply not built enough houses we heard that a key reason is severe long-term under-investment in the literal groundwork to connect new homes and to connect critical services. The Infrastructure Acceleration Fund lays this groundwork with new roading three waters infrastructure for drinking water waste water and stormwater meaning new housing projects can get under way faster. Angie Warren-Clark: How is the Government supporting the delivery of more homes in Hamilton? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS: The Government is investing more than $150 million to enable around 4000 new homes in Hamilton City. The funding will be used for further development in the area including a new water reservoir and pump station local waters upgrades and improvements and a multimodal walking and cycling bridge across the Waikato River to connect the eastern suburbs to the city centre. In addition to our infrastructure acceleration funding we're building public houses at pace in Hamilton and delivering on average around 130 new homes each year compared to around 16 homes per year between 2008 and 2017.Angie Warren-Clark: Has the Minister seen any response to the Government's $150 million investment into homes in Hamilton? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS: It was great to make the announcement last week in Hamilton with Mayor Paula Southgate. Mayor Southgate has said of the fund The fact the Government has listened to our pleas and agreed to help pay for this fit-for-purpose infrastructure is fantastic news for Hamilton. … This grant is truly game-changing and supports council's vision to transform the central city into a vibrant place where people want to live work and visit.""
1. Question No. 1—FinanceSHANAN HALBERT (Labour—Northcote) to the Minister of FinanceORAL QUESTIONSQUESTIONS TO MINISTERSQuestion No. 1—Finance1. SHANAN HALBERT (Labour—Northcote) to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): In its report on the New Zealand economy this week Westpac's economists are forecasting that trading-partner growth will decline from 4.2 percent to 3.5 percent in 2023. The Australian economy is set to slow sharply in 2023 while Chinese economic activity is likely to be constricted by ongoing COVID restrictions. Westpac also notes that the impact of slow trading-partner growth on New Zealand's prospects will be partly offset by a lower New Zealand dollar global food supply constraints and a rebound in tourist numbers. We know that 2023 is going to be a tough year for the global economy and inevitably this affects New Zealand's prospects. However New Zealand is in a strong starting point to deal with these challenges with unemployment near record lows wages rising faster than inflation growing exports and tourists returning in greater numbers.Shanan Halbert: What other reports has he seen on the economy?Hon GRANT ROBERTSON: Activity in the manufacturing sector declined in October. The seasonally adjusted BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index was down 2.4 percent to 49.3. This is the lowest level of activity since August 2021.Shanan Halbert: How does manufacturing activity in New Zealand compare internationally?Hon GRANT ROBERTSON: Business New Zealand said in that same report that New Zealand manufacturing activity mirrored what was seen overseas with decreasing production and a drop in demand for new orders. New Zealand joined China the UK Europe and Australia in decline while activity in the US and Japan was just above the break even mark of 50.Shanan Halbert: What reports has he seen on the demand for workers and its impact on the economy?Hon GRANT ROBERTSON: The SEEK NZ Employment Report declined a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent in October. On an annual basis ads rose at 16.3 percent on the same month a year ago. BNZ's economists said job ads remain at high levels compared to where they have been in the past but the series indicated that a peak might have been reached in recent months. New Zealand finds itself well placed in a volatile and uncertain global environment. The Government will continue to take a balanced and sustainable approach supporting New Zealanders while investing in health education and housing and addressing climate change while also keeping debt under control. This will mean tough choices are required but New Zealand is well placed to make them.
Cameron MarkMARK CAMERON (ACT): Thank you Mr Chair for the opportunity to ask the Minister a few questions about green stormwater infrastructure. I imagine there's quite a lot of rural interest in this actually there's certainly a lot of interest that I have heard. Can you please—and this is in Part 1 clause 6 Interpretation"—define for the committee tonight what you deem "green stormwater infrastructure"? Because I know anyone worth their salt will be looking at this as it's written here in the legislation saying "Well that could be anywhere." It could be anywhere in rural New Zealand that happens to capture fresh water and by virtue ends up in any canal river stream lake dam—you name it—and invariably in the sea. So Minister this has the potentiality to erode private property rights—and private property rights are tantamount to all things ACT. Can you please for the love nor money of it explain to this House what green stormwater infrastructure will mean? Does the Minister have a mapped understanding of the tens of thousands of canals creeks local drainage board catchments and the provisions that are made at a local level and the asset management of these—and separate this out from the legislation and give some pause and clarity to what that will mean to the average farmer anywhere in New Zealand? Where will governance go where will the funding models go and how will this affect private property rights if at all Minister?"
Mooney JosephJOSEPH MOONEY (National—Southland): Thank you very much Mr Chair. Minister thank you for engaging in the debate this evening. I am going to ask two different questions on Part 1. The first is on Te Mana o te Wai. Now in the national policy statement on freshwater 2020 it spells out a hierarchy of obligations in terms of Te Mana o te Wai. The first is prioritising the health and well-being of water". The second is prioritising the health needs of people—and it specifically says in brackets "(such as drinking water)". The third is "the ability of people and communities to provide for their social economic and cultural wellbeing".My question Minister is: how does this obligation of hierarchies prioritising water above the drinking needs of people reconcile with a proverb such as "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata. / What is the most important thing in the world? The people the people the people."? If the hierarchy of obligations sets the health of the water above the need for people to drink and above the need for people to make a living how can that be reconciled? I would appreciate an explanation on that because this Part 1 makes it very clear that all persons performing or exercising duties functions or powers under this Act must give effect to Te Mana o te Wai. It also says that all persons performing or exercising duties functions or powers under the Act must give effect to Te Mana o te Wai to the extent that Te Mana o te Wai applies to those duties functions or powers. Given that hierarchy of obligations I think it's really important to clarify what is meant by that.The second is that all persons performing or exercising duties functions or powers under this Act must give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi the Treaty of Waitangi and I would ask if you could clarify what those principles are and why they have not been defined in the interpretation clause of this bill?"
O'Connor GregWATER SERVICES ENTITIES BILLIn CommitteePart 1 Preliminary ProvisionsCHAIRPERSON (Greg O'Connor): Members the House is in committee on the Water Services Entities Bill. Members we start with Part 1 which is the debate on clauses 3 to 9A and Schedule 1 Preliminary provisions". The question is that Part 1 stand part."
Hipkins ChrisAPPOINTMENTSAssistant SpeakerHon CHRIS HIPKINS (Leader of the House): Point of order Mr Speaker. I seek leave of the House to move a motion without notice to appoint a temporary Assistant Speaker. SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.Hon CHRIS HIPKINS: I move That this House appoint Barbara Kuriger as an Assistant Speaker until midnight on Saturday 26 November 2022. One of our Assistant Speakers the Hon Jenny Salesa is away unwell this week. The Parliament is about to later on this evening go into urgency for a prolonged sitting. Much of that will be in committee and therefore there is a need for an additional Assistant Speaker to preside over some of the House's deliberations during that time. I'm sure Barbara Kuriger will have the confidence of the House in performing that role. She is well known to members across the House having been a member for some time and also having served—I think very well—as an impartial fair and balanced select committee chair. So I commend her nomination to the House.Motion agreed to.
Rurawhe AdrianPETITIONS PAPERS SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLSSPEAKER: Petitions have been delivered to the Clerk for presentation.CLERK:Petition of Nikki Turner on behalf of United Community Action Network requesting that the House urge the Government to amend the Health Entitlements Cards Regulations 1993 to remove all prescription costs for Community Service Card holderspetition of Sandra Bianciardi requesting that the House urgently stop the National Library from sending overseas published books from its collection to the Philippines and require it to publicly consult about the best way of preserving managing and offering these books to the public.SPEAKER: Those petitions are referred to the Petitions Committee. Ministers have delivered papers.CLERK: Accident Compensation Corporationannual report 2022service agreement 2022-23External Reporting Boardannual report 2021-22Heritage New Zealandannual report 2021-22statement of performance expectations 2022-23Radio New Zealandannual report 2021-22statement of performance expectations 2022-23Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commissionannual report 2021-22.SPEAKER: Those papers are published under the authority of the House. Select committee reports have been delivered for presentation.CLERK:Report of the Governance and Administration Committee on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Billreports of the Petitions Committee on the:petition of Aaron Hendrypetition of Chris Williamspetition of Greg Rzesniowieckipetition of Sona Kaurreport of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the petition of Rosemary Penwarden.SPEAKER: The bill is set down for second reading. The Clerk has been informed of the introduction of bills.CLERK:Grocery Industry Competition Bill introductionSocial Security (Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill introductionHealth and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Bill introductionLand Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (No 2) introductionCOVID-19 Public Health Response (Extension of Act and Reduction of Powers) Amendment Bill introductionResidential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Amendment Bill introductionHawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society Empowering Bill introductionNew Plymouth District Council (Perpetual Investment Fund) Bill introduction.SPEAKER: Those bills are set down for first reading.
O'Connor GregTUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2022The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.KARAKIA/PRAYERSDEPUTY SPEAKER: Almighty God we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations that we may conduct the affairs of this House with wisdom justice mercy and humility for the welfare and peace of New Zealand. Amen.
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9. Question No. 9—Broadcasting and MediaMELISSA LEE (National) to the Minister for Broadcasting and MediaQuestion No. 9—Broadcasting and Media9. MELISSA LEE (National) to the Minister for Broadcasting and Media: Does he stand by all the Government's views and actions regarding Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media?Hon WILLIE JACKSON (Minister for Broadcasting and Media): Yes absolutely. And in particular I stand by the fact that the status quo for TVNZ and RNZ is not sustainable. Commercial revenues are declining and will continue to decline meaning less money for New Zealand public media. We are futureproofing and we are acting now before it's too late.Melissa Lee: Can the Minister confirm that worst-case figure outlined in table 37 of the business case for the cost of Aotearoa New Zealand public media is substantially more than $6 billion in the new Crown funding over 30 years as briefed to me by his officials last week in his office?Hon WILLIE JACKSON: Yes that briefing did occur last week in the office. A number of scenarios were put forward and explained to the member. And I can confirm that we went with the current scenario but we considered all scenarios.Melissa Lee: When the Minister confirmed that the business case discussed permanently decreased revenue and increased cost to the Crown for the RNZ and TVNZ merger did he contemplate at any stage any other model than forcing New Zealand taxpayers to spend billions of dollars propping up the new public media entity?Hon WILLIE JACKSON: Yes all scenarios were considered and we went with the best scenario.Melissa Lee: Does the Minister stand by his statement that We need a public media entity with the flexibility to meet audiences where they are utilising the platform New Zealanders are choosing."; if so does that mean that Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media (ANZPM) will create their own platform or utilise other streaming platforms?Hon WILLIE JACKSON: ANZPM will have their own platforms and work with other entities—that's the whole point of this. We want to embrace our communities work with our communities and there will be opportunities there and we're looking forward to it. We are so excited by this. We've got the majority of submitters behind us we see New Zealanders behind us and we're on a roll. We want to invest in our New Zealand identity.Melissa Lee: Will the merged entity ANZPM end up producing public media content provided free to digital streaming platforms like TikTok YouTube and Netflix so those platforms will be able to gain advertising revenue from them as advised to me by his officials last week in his office?Hon WILLIE JACKSON: Obviously the operational CEO and the management will negotiate with the global giants and I would—you only have to use a bit of common sense that there could be a good deal in there for our national entity there. They will give away no doubt free programmes to community organisations to Māori Television. That's the point—that's the point—of the entity. Please give me something—give me a good question today; I'm looking forward to it."
7. Question No. 7—Education (School Operations)MARJA LUBECK (Labour) to the Associate Minister of Education (School Operations)Question No. 7—Education (School Operations)7. MARJA LUBECK (Labour) to the Associate Minister of Education (School Operations): What recent announcement has she made about better supporting children with the highest learning support needs?Hon JAN TINETTI (Associate Minister of Education (School Operations)): This morning I was pleased to announce the outcomes of the Highest Needs Review where our Government has committed to substantial changes to build a system that better supports our kids and young people with the highest of learning support needs. The new model will create partnerships between the student their whānau and the early learning centre or school. This will give students and whānau greater choice and control over what the best support looks like and tailored delivery of services to the needs of the learner rather than what suits the system. Marja Lubeck: Why was the review into high-needs learning support needed?Hon JAN TINETTI: The review has been long called for by the education sector and practitioners disabled people and parents. The review has found what these advocates have been telling us: there is clear evidence of inequities within the system. We had over 1100 submissions that show the current system which is over 20 years old is fragmented and lots of our kids and young people aren't getting the support they need when they need it. This Government has committed to changing that so every child regardless of their learning challenges gets the best education that they deserve.Marja Lubeck: What investment has been made to improve the delivery of learning support services?Hon JAN TINETTI: Following years of inadequate funding this Government has invested in learning support services. This has been evidenced through the roll-out of learning support coordinators $297 million invested into the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme 95 extra places in the Intensive Wraparound Service investment into front-line specialist staff and funding the School High Health Needs Fund. While we recognise that many are calling for additional funding we want to ensure the funding that is available is being spent in the most effective way to meet the needs of the learner which is why we have committed to a comprehensive business case due mid - next year.Marja Lubeck: What feedback has she seen on the announcement?Hon JAN TINETTI: Berhampore School principal and NZEI Te Riu Roa vice-president Mark Potter said that the Government's commitment to a bold overhaul of the current system was strongly welcomed and I absolutely echo those thoughts. This overhaul is bold requiring medium- and long-term change which will require time to develop and implement effectively. There is work to do to address the fact that some students aren't getting the right support they need when they need it. This Government is committed to barrier-free access to education for all students.
Security Information in Proceedings Bill and Security Information in Proceedings (Repeals and Amendments) Bill — Third Readings
Mooney Joseph; Salesa JennyJOSEPH MOONEY (National—Southland): Thank you very much Madam Speaker. I wasn't sure if I was going to get a call but here I am. So look it's a pleasure actually to rise and take a call—and it's going to be probably a short call given the time of day and that it's the last day of the week in the House—on the Security Information in Proceedings Bill. I did actually as it happened and just by chance in some respects actually end up being on the Justice Committee for a short period of time in respect of this bill. And it was actually quite a useful experience because there were quite a few challenging issues to address in this. This bill has been grappling with an issue that was identified by the Law Commission some years ago: that there needed to be a review and a reshaping of the law around this area.The bills are aiming to protect the rights of non-Crown parties in proceedings involving security information while also allowing the Crown to have recourse to security information while defending itself in proceedings and ensuring a clear process for courts to follow. So there's a tension here between the Crown needing to ensure that it doesn't prejudice the entrusting of information of the Government of New Zealand on a basis of confidence by the Government of another country or any agency of such a Government or any international organisation but also that it doesn't prejudice the maintenance of law including the prevention investigation and detection of offences. It needs to balance that against the right of someone affected by either civil proceedings or criminal proceedings to be able to have access to the information being used against them in a proceeding. So there's a tension there that's very difficult to draw—one that the members of the select committee took very very seriously. They examined in some detail the provisions in this piece of law—as did the officials who were advising on this piece of law. On balance I am confident that we have got it right certainly for now; and if issues arise in the future I'm confident that this Parliament will look at those again. But I think looking at the time available to me I will say that I'm in a position to be able to commend these bills to the House. With that I think that will be the end of proceedings today.ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Jenny Salesa): This debate is interrupted and is set down for resumption next sitting day. The House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday 22 November.Debate interrupted.The House adjourned at 4.56 p.m.
Roberts AngelaANGELA ROBERTS (Labour): Thank you Madam Speaker. It is a pleasure to stand and take a call on the Security Information in Proceedings Bill and the Security Information in Proceedings (Repeals and Amendments) Bill.As someone who is not a lawyer as someone who doesn't have any experience in the justice system I'm really pleased to hear in the House today how much effort went into getting this right. It's really really important because those of us who aren't familiar with the system we have to trust what's going on. It was great to hear that there was due diligence due process and that there was thoughtful and thorough work that went on in into getting this right. And it is wonderful to be in the House when we're hearing about members who are able to put what is best for our citizens at the heart of their work. It sounds like from the experts across the House that they have found the balance between security and justice.I want to thank all of those who were involved: the officials the Minister Hon Kiritapu Allan and all of those on the Justice Committee who kept what was critically important at the heart of their work. It is heartening to be ending the week in such a manner and it is because of this that I am happy to commend these bills to the House.
Walters VanushiVANUSHI WALTERS (Labour—Upper Harbour): Thank you Madam Speaker. I might start just in the spirit of the cross-party collegiality that we're seeing here in the House today—occasionally on a Thursday I'll review Hansard committee stage readings especially when I need to consider the contribution I'd like to make at third reading. As I read through the Hansard committee stages this week not just on this bill but on others as well the same name kept popping up so I'm returning the compliment here to Chris Penk who was on his feet literally for much of this week during committee stage and posed many thoughtful questions in relation to this bill as well to the Minister of Justice which she responded to in full. I do think that that level of scrutiny that happened through committee stage was also something that featured at select committee stage and I do see colleagues Joseph Mooney and Nicole McKee as well in the House both of whom contributed along with my Labour colleagues in really robustly examining where we ought to sit. This isn't an easy area to make law in but I do think the collegiality made a difference to the point at which we engaged in discussion over breaks as well about the balance. The focus for me in terms of the discussion at the Justice Committee was around clause 12(3)—so clause 12(1) and 12(2) of the Security Information in Proceedings Bill provide that the Crown must give the authorised court and special adviser access to security information. The question the select committee grappled with around clause 12(3) was whether it created a new power to withhold information or a new threshold whereby information could be withheld. The committee decided unanimously between us that we didn't want a new power or threshold to be created and we were very clear in proposing language to clarify that in the amended bill that's now before us. So again I don't think that this is an easy area of law to grapple with. I think the security and intelligence space is somewhat of a perennial issue where Governments must frequently assess what the security threats are and whether we have the balance right. So lastly I would just like to acknowledge the Green Party position at second reading on this bill and perhaps pre-empting where you might sit next. But I do think you have raised important issues; my sense is that we did land at the appropriate balance for the time we're in now and we need to continue assessing whether we have that balance correct. So with that all being said I commend the Minister again for bringing this piece of legislation to the House the select committee across party lines for their robust work and these bills to the House.
Special Debates — Environment Committee—Emissions Budgets Published in 2022 and the First Emissions Reduction Plan
Rurawhe AdrianPETITIONS PAPERS SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS AND INTRODUCTION OF BILLSSPEAKER: Petitions have been delivered to the Clerk for presentation.CLERK: Petition of Hope Cotton requesting that the House put in place a requirement for captioning by all television and media organisations in New Zealandpetition of Mike Styles requesting that the House urge the Government to conduct an inquiry into dyslexia/neurodiversity including their impact on society and the economy consider legislation to cover their rights and ensure best practice in education for dyslexic/neurodiverse learners.SPEAKER: Those petitions are referred to the Petitions Committee. Ministers have delivered papers.CLERK: Mercury NZ Limited annual report 2022statements of corporate intent for 2022-23 to 2024-25 for:Airways Corporation of New Zealand LimitedKiwiRailLandcorp Farming LimitedMetServiceNew Zealand Railways CorporationQuotable Value Limitedstatements of corporate intent for the year ending 30 June 2023 for AsureQuality Limited and Electricity Corporation of New Zealand.SPEAKER: Those papers are published under the authority of the House. Select committee reports have been delivered for presentation.CLERK: Reports of the Education and Workforce Committee on: the briefing on the report on undocumented Tuvaluans in Aucklandpetition of Pandora Black Repeal Section 19 of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003"report of the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand financial stability report November 2022report of the Justice Committee on the Arms (Licence Holders' Applications for New Licences) Amendment Bill.SPEAKER: The bill is set down for second reading. The financial stability report and briefing are set down for consideration. No bills have been introduced."
McAnulty Kieran; Bishop ChrisBUSINESS STATEMENTHon KIERAN McANULTY (Deputy Leader of the House): Thank you Mr Speaker. On Tuesday 22 November legislation to be considered will include the first readings of the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill and the second reading of the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua Claims Settlement Bill. Last week we informed the Business Committee of the Government's intention to move an urgency motion next week. Legislation to be considered under urgency will include bills to pass through remaining stages such as the Arms (Licence Holders' Applications for New Licences) Amendment Bill and the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Fonterra Capital Restructuring) Amendment Bill and first readings such as the Fuel Industry Amendment Bill and the Legal Services Amendment Bill. We will confirm the complete list of bills to be considered under urgency next week.CHRIS BISHOP (National): Thank you to the Deputy Leader of the House for that update. Will the Water Services Entities Bill be included in the urgency motion?Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Deputy Leader of the House): As stated in the Business Statement we will confirm the complete list of bills to be considered next week but I note the member's interest; I'll do my best to accommodate it.
Visitors —Australia—Federal Minister for Home Affairs
Rurawhe AdrianVISITORSAustralia—Federal Parliament Minister for Home AffairsSPEAKER: Members I'm sure that you would wish to welcome the Hon Clare O'Neil MP Australian Federal Minister for Home Affairs and her accompanying delegation who are present in the gallery.
Dean JacquiTHURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2022The Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.KARAKIA/PRAYERSASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Jacqui Dean): Almighty God we give thanks for the blessings which have been bestowed on us. Laying aside all personal interests we acknowledge the King and pray for guidance in our deliberations that we may conduct the affairs of this House with wisdom justice mercy and humility for the welfare and peace of New Zealand. Amen.
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Water Services Entities Bill — Second Reading
VoteASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Jacqui Dean): The question is That the amendments recommended by the Finance and Expenditure Committee by majority be agreed to.A party vote was called for on the question That the amendments be agreed to.Ayes 76New Zealand Labour 64; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 10; Te Paati Māori 2.Noes 43New Zealand National 33; ACT New Zealand 10.Amendments agreed to.A party vote was called for on the question That the Water Services Entities Bill be now read a second time.Ayes 76New Zealand Labour 64; Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 10; Te Paati Māori 2.Noes 43New Zealand National 33; ACT New Zealand 10.Motion agreed to.Bill read a second time.
12. Question No. 12—Trade and Export GrowthHELEN WHITE (Labour) to the Minister of State for Trade and Export GrowthQuestion No. 12—Trade and Export Growth12. HELEN WHITE (Labour) to the Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth: What recent announcement has he made regarding the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement?Hon PHIL TWYFORD (Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth): On Sunday the Prime Minister and I announced the conclusion of negotiations on an upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement known as ANZFTA. This free-trade agreement (FTA) has been instrumental in growing our trade with South-east Asia over the last decade. We now trade more with ASEAN in a week than we did in a year in the 1970s and the upgrade will provide our businesses with even greater opportunity.Helen White: What is the significance of the announcement?Hon PHIL TWYFORD: Well ASEAN as a block is New Zealand's third-largest trading partner and in 2021 alone New Zealand exported more than $7 billion of goods and services to the 10 ASEAN countries—that's almost 10 percent of our exports. The significance though of the upgrade goes beyond trade. It reflects the strength of our partnership with ASEAN which is more important than ever at a time of global insecurity.Helen White: What are the benefits for New Zealand?Hon PHIL TWYFORD: Well the deal will reduce compliance costs and cut red tape supporting our businesses to be more competitive in one of the world's biggest markets. It provides more certainty and transparency for exporters service providers and investors; streamlined customs procedures; and stronger e-commerce rules. The upgrade also introduces a framework for cooperation on sustainable trade issues including the environment labour standards and women's economic empowerment—the first time in an ASEAN trade agreement.Helen White: Why are free-trade agreements like the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement such a priority in the Government's economic plan?Hon PHIL TWYFORD: Since coming to office our Government has signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and FTAs with the UK and the European Union we've signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership covering one third of the global economy and we've upgraded the China FTA and now our ASEAN FTA. As the world feels the impact of global economic pressures securing these high-quality modern free-trade agreements is essential to the economic recovery.
9. Question No. 9—TourismJAMIE STRANGE (Labour—Hamilton East) to the Minister of TourismQuestion No. 9—Tourism9. JAMIE STRANGE (Labour—Hamilton East) to the Minister of Tourism: What announcement has the Government recently made on supporting the tourism sector?Hon STUART NASH (Minister of Tourism): Some great news. Last week the Prime Minister and I announced that the Government's tourism innovation fund is now open for applications. The $54 million fund will support projects that reduce emissions enhance our natural environment and use innovation to improve the resilience and productivity of the sector. Moving to this regenerative model will provide a huge boost to New Zealand's tourism recovery. I also announced last week that Saturday's arrival of the first direct Air Canada flight from Vancouver in almost two years means that Auckland Airport is now the most connected airport to North America across the whole of Australasia.Jamie Strange: Why is it important to move to a regenerative tourism model?Hon STUART NASH: We want to ensure that tourism has a positive impact on the environment and our communities and this is what regenerative tourism is fundamentally about. Also from a Brand New Zealand" perspective it's very important that we continue to preserve our natural environment and build social licence across our communities. That's what the tourism innovation partnership will help us achieve but most importantly it plays into my vision for tourism—that being that New Zealand is one of the top three aspirational destinations for the world's most discerning travellers.Jamie Strange: How is increased air connectivity helping to support New Zealand's tourism recovery?Hon STUART NASH: Extensive airline schedules now connect Aotearoa New Zealand directly to eight destinations in North America. Auckland Airport confirmed that October was the busiest school holidays since 2019 with 600000 passengers flying both domestically and internationally via Auckland Airport. Our improved air connectivity is a huge advantage for our tourism recovery heading into summer. Jamie Strange: Supplementary—[Interruption] There's more! What reports has he seen on New Zealand's tourism recovery?Hon STUART NASH: Good news again. Data released from Stats New Zealand yesterday highlighted the continued growth in international visitor numbers with overseas visitors for the month of September continuing the upward growth trend. Along with international tourism electronic card transaction spend was up 2 percent on pre-COVID levels. This summer is going to truly be a fantastic one for tourism across our wonderful country."
4. Question No. 4—HousingTĀMATI COFFEY (Labour) to the Minister of HousingQuestion No. 4—Housing4. TĀMATI COFFEY (Labour) to the Minister of Housing: How is the Government partnering with iwi to enable more affordable housing in Rotorua?Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS (Minister of Housing): Last week the first of many new affordable homes to be delivered in Rotorua were opened to local whānau. These are the result of our Government's partnership with Ngāti Whakaue to grow the supply of public and affordable housing in Rotorua. These homes are part of a larger multi-stage development at Wharenui Rise bringing much needed housing to the whānau and community of Ngāti Whakaue. That is what we can achieve through local solutions and partnership with the Government investing $55 million to fund infrastructure for the new homes.Tāmati Coffey: What can we expect to see from this partnership?Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS: Wharenui Rise will provide for 1100 homes over the next 20 years providing a community focused environmentally friendly living space with affordable homes and kaumatua housing. The initial three stages will deliver 212 of these homes. As part of stage one 52 homes have been completed as of November. Stage two will deliver 84 homes with earthworks already completed and stage three will deliver a further 76 homes with earthworks to be started in 2023-2024.Tāmati Coffey: What infrastructure will this partnership deliver?Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS: The investment of $55 million will enable the future stages of the development of Wharenui Rise $35 million will deliver improvements to State Highway 30 and work is well under way and expected to be completed by mid-2023. The improvements through the Wharenui Rise will address key transport constraints to future stages of Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Wharenui Rise development. The remaining $20 million is committed to Rotorua Lakes Council for the enabling infrastructure including local roading improvements and $15 million for sewerage and stormwater infrastructure and these projects are expected to be completed by quarter three in 2023.Tāmati Coffey: How will this address the housing crisis in Rotorua?Hon MICHAEL WOOD: From 2013 Rotorua's population increased by approximately 9000 people. In that time only 1000 new residential dwellings were added. The lack of any new building of State houses coupled with a sell-off of State houses also saw a net loss of 42 public houses between 2008 and 2017. This shortfall in housing supply drove up rents and led to overcrowding housing stress and ultimately homelessness but we are starting to see progress. From August to October 2022 we have exited six emergency housing motels in Rotorua. We know we can't solve this crisis on our own and this is why we are partnering with iwi Māori as well as the community organisations and council to find and deliver solutions for Rotorua.