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Tisch Lindsay: Environmental Reporting Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Environmental Reporting Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4468. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I am sorry; it is time for me to report progress.House resumed.The Chairperson reported the Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill without amendment and progress on the Environmental Reporting Bill.Report adopted.
Tisch Lindsay: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4460. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Members we move to the vote on Part 2—Rt Hon Winston Peters: Hang on. Sorry can I—The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): The Rt Hon Winston Peters.
Sepuloni Carmel: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSepuloni Carmel: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4460. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CARMEL SEPULONI (Labour—Kelston): Part 2 as my colleague the Hon David Cunliffe was saying seeks to make amendments to the enactments that enable us to carry through the purpose of this bill basically. I do want to just say that it really would not be that difficult to amend the enactments that are relevant to this particular bill those being the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act the Veterans’ Support Act and the Social Security Act. It really would not be difficult to extend the amendments to actually include the provisions of Supplementary Order Paper 71 which has been put up by New Zealand First.I just want to refer to that particular Supplementary Order Paper in relation to the enactments that would need to be amended and make a point of highlighting something that the Minister said earlier. She said: “Why would we exempt these three Realm countries from the 5 years over 50 rule when that does not apply to other countries?”. I just need to clarify with the Minister that actually it does apply to other countries because we have reciprocal pension agreements with countries like Australia the UK and the Netherlands.There are provisions there that may differ from what we are seeking to have here with the three Realm countries but as has been pointed out by my colleague Poto Williams and some of our New Zealand First colleagues here in the Chamber tonight the exemption that we are seeking for citizens of the Realm countries is something that is unique and actually our constitutional arrangement with those three countries is unique. As has been touched on by my colleague Poto Williams not only are the citizens from these three countries entitled to free association with New Zealand but a really important point is that they have also fought under the New Zealand flag.Not only have we a problem here with regard to the depopulation that is happening across the Pacific in these three Realm countries but we actually have had citizens residents from these three Realm countries die while serving under the New Zealand flag. So if ever there was just cause for an exemption I think that is justification for an exemption.I would like the Minister for Social Development to respond to what I have just said with regard to the countries that do have an exemption from the 5 years over 50 rule—those being Australia UK the Netherlands and I think there are others. I want the Minister to explain to us why it is OK that those countries are exempt but why the three Realm countries that have free association with New Zealand that have given us their biggest resource that being their citizens who have fought under this flag are not entitled to the same exemption that those countries are provided with.
Tisch Lindsay: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4457. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Members we got ahead of ourselves prior to the Rt Hon Winston Peters speaking. The Committee moved and accepted a closure motion and the question was not put. I am now putting the question and the question is That Part 1 stand part. Those in favour will say Aye to the contrary No. The Ayes have it.Sue Moroney: I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Could you clarify then what the vote was that was taken at the time—what did we vote on?The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Yes—[Interruption] no no—we had a closure motion which the Committee accepted but the Chair at the time did not put the question that Part 1 stand part. I have just put that question now it has been accepted and now we are back on Part 2. [Interruption] I am sorry—the member has just had two consecutive calls on Part 2—Rt Hon Winston Peters: No no—this is Part 2 now—The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): That is right and you have already had two calls on Part 2. [Interruption] No I am calling Poto Williams. [Interruption] Sorry there is a point of order.Rt Hon Winston Peters: I raise a point of order Mr Chair. I do not want to be difficult here. I understand the problem but speaking logically as a matter of logic and chronologically this is the first speech for Part 2 that I am seeking.The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): No we have already had two speeches on Part 2. What we had not done was actually vote on Part 1. I am calling Poto Williams.
Ross Jami-Lee: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4454. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National): I move That the question be now put.
Williams Poto: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWilliams Poto: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4454. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]POTO WILLIAMS (Labour—Christchurch East): I just want to respond to the member Alfred Ngaro the only other Cook Islands member in the House because as he took his seat after his last call he pointed to the badge on his chest. In my first reading speech I told the House about the sacrifice that the Cook Islanders had made for this country in World War I. A hundred years ago 500 Cook Islands soldiers marched under the banner of New Zealand for this country. Their sacrifice is what Mr Ngaro referred to when he pointed to that badge on his chest. I have to say that it causes my heart deep mamae to see that in this House without him then making the absolute commitment to the people of the Cook Islands and crossing the floor to support the Supplementary Order Paper that will actually fix that clause that causes inequality for the people of the Cooks Niue and Tokelau in terms of their citizenship under the New Zealand flag. That one change would make a huge difference.We are unequal as citizens. We are. There are two parts of this bill that demonstrate that inequality and inequity. If you are a person from the Cooks Niue or Tokelau there is that 5-year requirement after the age of 50. But there is also the requirement to actually undertake 20 years of work service or residency in this country to qualify for 100 percent of the superannuation. As a New Zealander who just lives here you need to be here for only 10 years but as a Cook Islander a Niuean or a Tokelauan you need to be here for 20 years. There are two parts of this bill that show that this Government does not care for the people of the Cooks Niue and Tokelau. If Mr Ngaro wants to point to that badge and talk about the sacrifice that our people gave to this country then I have to say I am ashamed to see that in this House tonight Mr Ngaro. I am angry because our people died for this country. Yet you will not support a Supplementary Order Paper that will change this bill to make it equal for all New Zealanders—all citizens with a New Zealand passport Mr Ngaro. That is all I have to say.
Ross Jami-Lee: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4453. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National): I move That the question be now put.
Tolley Anne: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTolley Anne: Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4448. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister for Social Development): I am very happy to rise to my feet and answer the question that that member Poto Williams has asked. In fact this bill is bringing into line the people in those countries with every other New Zealander. That is the whole point. The member talked about the quality of citizenship. That is the purpose of this bill because currently those people in those three countries have to be resident here to apply. We are removing that requirement and we are bringing them into line with every other New Zealander and that is the whole point.The difficulty of acceding to the wishes of the Supplementary Order Paper would be that we would be putting in place a set of circumstances for this group of people that was different from every other New Zealander. So at the moment if you are born in New Zealand and you go away you have to come back and in order to make sure that there is some sort of connection to New Zealand you have to have that requirement of having lived here for 5 years from the age of 50.The purpose of this bill that we are talking to tonight is to bring those people in those three countries of the Cook Islands Niue and Tokelau into line with every other New Zealander with regard to the 5-year requirement. I would suggest that there are members over there who do not understand that that is what we are trying to do.
Tisch Lindsay: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4437. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Order! The member’s time has expired.
Tisch Lindsay: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4436. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Su’a William Sio—5 minutes.
Tisch Lindsay: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4435. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): The next call is a split call. I call Eugenie Sage—5 minutes.
Woodhouse Michael: Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWoodhouse Michael: Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4428. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Immigration) on behalf of theMinister of Trade: I move That the Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill be reported to the House by 3 November 2015.Motion agreed to.
Tisch Lindsay: Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4426. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I am sorry to interrupt the honourable member. His time has expired.
Borrows Chester: Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4408. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I am sorry to interrupt the honourable member but his time has expired.
English Bill: Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEnglish Bill: Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4401. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): I move That the Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill be now read a first time.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Voluntary Euthanasia—Legal StatusText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Voluntary Euthanasia—Legal Status[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4400. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from David Seymour seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the legal status of voluntary euthanasia triggered by an application to the High Court for permission to access physician-assisted death. The matters set out in Mr Seymour’s letter do not constitute a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. The proceeding in the High Court commenced in March. There is no ministerial responsibility for a decision of the court or the public interest in debating euthanasia. Because the application does not meet the criteria for an urgent debate as set out in Standing Order 389 it is therefore declined.
Doocey Matt: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDoocey Matt: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4398. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.MATT DOOCEY (National—Waimakariri) to the Minister of Transport: What updates can he provide on the delivery of the Government’s commitment to provide roading infrastructure to support economic growth?Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Transport): There are many good updates but let me give one in Gisborne. Alongside the Hon Anne Tolley and Marama Fox member of Parliament it was my pleasure to recently open the first of the Government’s accelerated regional roading projects—as I say near Gisborne. The Government recognises that the East Coast deserves a reliable and a safe transport network and one that supports local industry especially the vibrant forestry industry of that region. That is why the Government accelerated investment on improvements to State Highway 35. The investment will support economic growth in Gisborne and its region as well as enabling the forestry sector to thrive while at the same time making it safe for motorists to pass safely.Matt Doocey: What other updates can he provide on the delivery of the Government’s commitment to provide roading infrastructure to support economic growth?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: Well let me give more good news this time from Canterbury. Recently I turned the first sod on the final section of the western corridor road of national significance in Christchurch with local members of Parliament. The new $122 million Western Belfast Bypass will provide better and safer links throughout greater Christchurch and will help reduce congestion and travel times. With freight volumes through Christchurch expected to more than double in the next 20 years the completed western corridor will support economic growth by connecting hubs to the west and the south of the city with Christchurch International Airport.
Paraone Pita: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParaone Pita: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4397. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.PITA PARAONE (NZ First) to the Minister for Māori Development: Has he undertaken any discussions or consultation with any other Ministers regarding surplus Crown land in Auckland which is the subject of potential legal action by Ngāti Whātua and Waikato-Tainui?Hon TE URUROA FLAVELL (Minister for Māori Development): Ā tēnā koe i te pātai. Kua oti kē i au te paku kōrero ki ngā Minita e rua ki te Minita mō Ngā Take Whare otirā ki te Minita mō Ngā Take Tiriti koia nā noa iho. Ā kua tono reta anō hoki ki Te Pirimia.[I acknowledge you in regards to the question. I have spoken briefly with the two Ministers concerned the Minister of Housing and the Minister of Treaty Settlements. That is all really. And I have written a letter to the Prime Minister as well.]Pita Paraone: In light of that answer has the Minister advised any other Minister that the Crown should take part in a joint approach alongside iwi to seek clarification from the courts regarding the right of first refusal on the surplus Crown land in Auckland; if not why not?Hon TE URUROA FLAVELL: Kāre anō.[Not yet!]Pita Paraone: What assistance or advice has the Minister given to Ngāti Whātua and/or Waikato-Tainui on the proposed release of Crown land in Auckland?Hon TE URUROA FLAVELL: Kāre ngā iwi nā e kōrerohia nei i whakapā mai ki te whakautu i tērā pātai kua waea atu ki a rātau ki te kimi kōrero mō tā rātau tū ēngari kāre anō rātou kia—[The tribes referred to here have not been in contact to respond to that question made available to them about seeking advice on the stance taken by them. However they have not yet—]Hon David Parker: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. The translation service is not working.Mr SPEAKER: I apologise to the member. On this occasion yes the answer that the Minister was giving was not being interpreted. We have two choices of action: to try again or alternatively on this occasion it would probably be best if we could ask the Minister to answer that question in English. [Interruption] I am advised that the translation service is back. I am going to invite the member Pita Paraone to repeat the question. We will start again.Pita Paraone: What assistance or advice has the Minister given to Ngāti Whātua and/or Waikato-Tainui on the proposed release of Crown land in Auckland?Hon TE URUROA FLAVELL: Kai a rātau tērā; ēhara i te mea kua kōrero au mō tērā take.[That is really up to them;it is not as if I have expressed a view on that matter.]Pita Paraone: What assurances can he provide other iwi who are about to settle Treaty claims that the right of first refusal will be honoured within their Treaty settlements?Hon TE URUROA FLAVELL: Kai roto i ngā ringaringa o ētahi atu Minita tērā kōrero.[That statement is in the hands of other Ministers.]
Mahuta Nanaia: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMahuta Nanaia: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4396. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.Hon NANAIA MAHUTA (Labour—Hauraki-Waikato) to the Minister of Education: Does she have confidence in the process undertaken by Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board to determine whether they acted in a responsible and accountable manner in their oversight of Te Pātaka Ōhanga?Hon HEKIA PARATA (Minister of Education): I do not have ministerial responsibility for Te Pātaka Ōhanga as it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust. However I do have confidence in the processes I have put in place. When it became clear in late 2013 that there were significant questions about the trust’s oversight of Te Pātaka Ōhanga a number of reviews and investigations were commissioned: a jointly commissioned review by Ernst and Young and investigations by Charities Services and separately by the Serious Fraud Office. These were completed by late last year with recommendations for remedial steps. I have been assured that those steps either have been taken or are in train by the trust. A new chief executive has been appointed. Finally I expect the trust and kōhanga to reform the governance entity so that a new model is put in place that meets the modern tests of representativeness transparency accountability and auditability.Hon Nanaia Mahuta: In light of that response does she have confidence in Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board; if so why?Hon HEKIA PARATA: I have no ministerial power to appoint to or disestablish the trust. The trust is in trusteeship for the kōhanga whānau and therefore it is the kōhanga whānau who make the decision about their representatives.Hon Nanaia Mahuta: Does she intend to resume negotiations with the trust board regarding its Waitangi Tribunal claim; if not why not?Hon HEKIA PARATA: I have put in writing and in meetings with the trust that I expect the modern governance entity to be put in place at which time I will resume discussions about the Waitangi Tribunal report.Hon Nanaia Mahuta: What action will she take if the changes to the governance structures at Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board are not made?Hon HEKIA PARATA: I am not anticipating an outcome that may not occur. I am expecting that the trust and the consultations that it has conducted with kōhanga whānau around the country will result in a modern governance entity.Hon Nanaia Mahuta: Will the 2014-15 appropriation for kōhanga reo be at risk if necessary changes to the governance structure are not implemented within a specified time frame?Hon HEKIA PARATA: Kōhanga are paid retrospectively. They are monitored. They are meeting the conditions of their licence. As long as that continues they are entitled to receive the payment that they receive.
Little Andrew: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLittle Andrew: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4394. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition): Thank you Mr Speaker.Hon Simon Bridges: Oh not again.ANDREW LITTLE: There is more where that came from.Mr SPEAKER: Order!
Peters Winston: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4394. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]5.Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements regarding the Saudi farm deal; if so why?Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes because I believe them to be correct.Rt Hon Winston Peters: Does he stand by this statement and I am quoting him: “there was also a great opportunity to promote what we were doing in terms of development of our agricultural credentials overseas.”?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: Yes.Rt Hon Winston Peters: Why was a Saudi Arabian - associated company allowed a tender where it could “follow its own procurement guidelines and procedures as long as these adhered to procurement principles of openness transparency fairness accountability due diligence value for money efficiency and economy.”?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: The advice I have had is that the procurement was handled professionally and according to guidelines.Rt Hon Winston Peters: Is it not a fact that his Government has given funding commitments in excess of $22 million to Saudi Arabian - associated companies recently?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: I certainly cannot confirm that number.Rt Hon Winston Peters: Why has the Government allowed Saudi business interests using New Zealand taxpayers’ dollars to enter tender arrangements where Saudi-owned not New Zealand - owned companies are employed to do all the jobs?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: I do not have those details. You would have to put them down for the Minister.Rt Hon Winston Peters: Is it not a fact that this Government has entered commercial arrangements involving bribery corruption and jack-ups of the tender process?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: In my experience when you start calling names you are losing the argument. That member has lost the argument. He should quit while he is behind.
Korako Nuk: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKorako Nuk: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4393. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]4.NUK KORAKO (National) to the Minister of Science and Innovation: How is the Government encouraging the development of innovative new businesses in Canterbury?Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister of Science and Innovation): Last week I opened on behalf of the Government the new Christchurch GreenHouse hub to support new and emerging businesses in the Christchurch innovation precinct. The GreenHouse hub is a joint partnership between the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment and the Canterbury Development Corporation and it is supporting early-stage entrepreneurs by providing the necessary technological and social infrastructure required for firms to grow. Early-stage businesses are the generators of new ideas products and services. The GreenHouse hub will help develop the next generation of New Zealand’s innovation firms creating more investment jobs and growth in Christchurch.Nuk Korako: Kia ora anō. Why will the new GreenHouse hub be located in the Christchurch innovation precinct?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: Having start-ups located alongside larger established firms provides an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Innovation precincts attract talented people encourage interaction and creativity and foster innovation. Already we have significant national and global players as key tenants in the innovation precinct. Vodafone Kathmandu and Wynyard Group amount to more than 600 staff alongside business support agencies Callaghan Innovation New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the information and communications technology graduate schools. Through projects like the Christchurch innovation precinct and through support of the Wynyard Quarter in Auckland and other developments like regional business partners in regions across New Zealand the Government is helping business to innovate grow and succeed on the world stage.Nuk Korako: What new research support is the Government giving to Christchurch?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: There is a whole range of activity and of course since the earthquake there has been a lot of interest in the study of seismic activity and natural resilience. Last month I announced funding for four new centres of research excellence including the new quake centre of research excellence which is a centre for earthquake resilience based at the University of Canterbury. Yesterday I announced $3.2 million in funding for 13 new research programmes under the natural hazards research platform including a number of proposals to apply the lessons learnt from the Christchurch earthquakes including investigating the presence of hidden faults under urban areas and potential tsunamis from seismic activity.
Parmar Parmjeet: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParmar Parmjeet: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]1.Dr PARMJEET PARMAR (National) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received showing how New Zealand’s broad-based economic growth is leading most other OECD countries?Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): Last week the OECD released its economic survey of New Zealand for 2014 reporting that New Zealand is enjoying strong broad-based economic expansion. It points out that in recent years economic growth has been faster in New Zealand than in most other OECD countries with strong fiscal and monetary policy frameworks a healthy financial sector and macroeconomic stability—all of these underpinning growth. It points out that employment is high and business investment robust but that there are bottlenecks in housing urban infrastructure and skills. But as the OECD points out the Government is moving to deal with these issues.Dr Parmjeet Parmar: How is business investment and employment growth supporting higher wages?Hon BILL ENGLISH: The OECD notes that New Zealand’s solid labour-market performance includes both higher labour-force participation and a higher employment rate—that is the proportion of working-age New Zealanders actually in jobs is higher than in most other OECD countries. Treasury expects this to continue. Unemployment is forecast to drop below 5 percent in the next 2 years. By mid-2019 a further 150000 people are forecast to be in work and the average wage is expected to rise by $7000 a year to $63000 a year.Dr Parmjeet Parmar: What does the OECD say are the main challenges to the economic outlook?Hon BILL ENGLISH: It says that the main issues in achieving sustained economic growth are addressing shortages in skills housing and land transport infrastructure; limiting financial risks in housing; and ensuring that the Government’s finances remain sound. The Government is taking steps in every one of these areas.Dr Parmjeet Parmar: What steps has the Government taken recently to strengthen New Zealand’s economic opportunities particularly in Asia?Hon BILL ENGLISH: Despite the OECD’s reasonably positive view of the New Zealand economy the Government continues to look ahead for better economic opportunities. That is one of the reasons why we have agreed to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank which is being established to invest in new infrastructure across Asia. This will of course enhance the Asian region’s growth and that will be good for New Zealand. New Zealand was the first Western developed nation to join negotiations to set up the bank and our membership will enhance our already strong trade and investment links in Asia.
Fox Marama: Motions — Magna Carta—800th AnniversaryText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFox Marama: Motions — Magna Carta—800th Anniversary[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4388. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARAMA FOX (Co-Leader—Māori Party): I did not draw the short straw; I lost the game of paper rock and scissors. But I stand with the House to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Magna Carta in 1215—the significant document from 800 years ago as of yesterday. Eight hundred years have passed since the granting of the Magna Carta and the brokered peace between King John and the rebel barons. Eight hundred years have passed since the first steps towards a commitment to basic human rights first provided for and recognised by the Crown. However 800 years later we know there are still improvements to be made in ensuring that the word and rule of law is applied equally and indiscriminately and is treated with greatness and respect.The Magna Carta was the result of a rebellion against the arbitrary abuse of authority by the monarch. Many might point to the establishment of the Māori Party as an act of rebellion its being established to represent the power of the people whom we represent. The product of this stand is significant. It paved the way for other fundamental texts such as the Writ of Habeas Corpus the US Constitution the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and even our very own Treaty.The Magna Carta sought to limit the unbridled power of King John and we recognise that it is the foundation of our law. But we think that we should also recognise the place of the Treaty in our law. The quote that Mr Finlayson has already articulated I will repeat for the benefit of the House: “No Freeman shall be seized or imprisoned or stripped of his rights or possessions or outlawed or exiled or deprived of his standing in any way; nor will we proceed with force against him or send others to do so except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.”I want to point to a few pieces of legislation that stood in this land: the Suppression of Rebellion Act the Tohunga Suppression Act and the Native Schools Act. Today we find contemporary examples of inequality such as the establishment of the Māori seats first done so to ring-fence the Māori vote. In fact in this House you can get rid of a Māori seat by 50 percent of the vote but for any other seat it would require 75 percent. That in itself needs to be addressed in the interests of equality.In reflecting on the quote that I used before many issues have yet to be resolved. How do we recognise the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi water rights and Ngāti WhātuaŌrākei rights of first refusal? How do we honour the Treaty of Waitangi so that there is not a circumvention of our law? The quote is especially fitting when we consider these things alongside the Treaty. I think the last part is important: “… to no one deny or delay the rights of justice.” I stand proudly to represent the Māori Party in calling for a recognition of the principles in the spirit of the Magna Carta 800 years later. Kia ora.Motion agreed to.
Peters Winston: Motions — Magna Carta—800th AnniversaryText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Motions — Magna Carta—800th Anniversary[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4387. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First): There is nothing like envy. Of course today some would say that we have some people in this House—one with the name of John the other with the name of Chris—who assume kingly powers. It is also without a hint of irony that the motion is in the name of one David Seymour an earnest young fellow who lavishes praise on a document that is the oldest legislation on our statute book. Magna Carta has inspired people from those who fought in the English Civil War to the suffragettes yet he has his seat due to political largesse and a constitutional rort. And for my friend Mr Finlayson’s benefit let us remind the House and the public of this country that it is his and the National Party’s Judicature Modernisation Bill currently before the House that deletes the declaration as to parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law which is in the Supreme Court Act 2003—just to put things in legal perspective for the doyen of the legal fraternity in this House and apparently around the whole Commonwealth.Now although it is a document signed in medieval England between the barons and the king it is no exaggeration to suggest that Magna Carta forms the foundation stone of the freedoms and liberties we now enjoy in New Zealand. It is one of the most important documents in history as it establishes the principles as others said that no one is above the rule of law—even might I add across the House the rulers. The charter gave individuals the right to justice and the right to a fair trial. The ideas rooted in Magna Carta have formed the basis of freedoms and liberties we now enjoy in our modern democracy.Now New Zealand First is a political party and we get a bit tremulous only when we see what members over there are capable of doing with this magnificent document. New Zealand First is a political party committed to a strong and dynamic democracy in New Zealand. We are for vigilance in standing against any changes that undermine or weaken our democracy and we urge all New Zealanders to value our democracy and to be vigilant in safeguarding our democratic heritage.
Carter David: Motions — Magna Carta—800th AnniversaryText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Motions — Magna Carta—800th Anniversary[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4387. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The Rt Hon Winston Peters.Hon Gerry Brownlee: An eyewitness.
Sage Eugenie: Motions — Magna Carta—800th AnniversaryText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSage Eugenie: Motions — Magna Carta—800th Anniversary[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4387. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]EUGENIE SAGE (Green): The Green Party supports the recognition of the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta in that meadow the Runnymede beside the Thames River but we recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as our most important constitutional document. Nevertheless the Magna Carta has been an important foundation stone of our democracy because it essentially did three things: it established that no one was above the law not even the king; it established that there was a right to a free trial; and it established that no one should be imprisoned arbitrarily by the State. It also established that people who are taxed should have some kind of representation.We honour the Magna Carta but we do not always recognise its practical implementation under this Government. We have in Environment Canterbury Cantabrians having been taxed and rated for the last 5 years but having had no elected representation around the council table to determine how $80 million in rates which are collected annually should be spent. So we honour the Magna Carta but the Government needs to actually recognise it. With its proposals to gut the Resource Management Act we think that some of the principles that are there in the Magna Carta should be expanded: that the rights to nature now need more explicit recognition in our law not weakening as this Government is proposing to do.
Parker David: Motions — Magna Carta—800th AnniversaryText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Motions — Magna Carta—800th Anniversary[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4386. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I add to the acclamation that has been given to the “great charter” which is the translation of the words “Magna Carta”—it means the great charter. I do think the words that the Attorney-General just read out which is the only paragraph that remains in our law put into the Imperial Laws Application Act 1988 means that this clause does remain in place. The effect of this is that all men and women remain equal before the law and due process shall apply. I think the words are worthy of reading again. I know the Attorney-General has just read them out but they say: “No Freeman shall be taken or imprisoned or be disseised of his Freehold or Liberties or free Customs or be outlawed or exiled or any other wise destroyed; nor will We not pass upon him nor condemn him but by lawful judgment of his Peers or by the Law of the Land. We will sell to no man we will not deny or defer to any man either Justice or Right.”Even those words have been largely modified by the particular statutes that we have in New Zealand that guarantee justice to people. I think really that what we are left with is what another great Australian jurist Dennis Denuto said to the High Court of Australia. He said: “It’s in the vibe of the thing.” And it really is. It really is. It is an important and enduring vibe of the thing and indeed I can remember in this House the Magna Carta being referred to in respect of the claims of injustice caused by the foreshore and seabed legislation’s first iteration. So it is a document that has an enduring legal and political legacy and it seems to me that it stands alongside the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand in that although not all parts of it are directly in our law—and it is the same with the Treaty of Waitangi; it is not part of our statute law—it does have an enduring political and legal influence upon our country and in both the case of the Magna Carta and the Treaty of Waitangi that is a good thing.I end by saying that I think that through the traditions that we have in democratic countries that have justice systems that are based upon the principles that were expressed in the likes of the Magna Carta and the 1688 Bill of Rights we manage to have enduring fair societies that are wealthier that look after the rights of minorities and that as a consequence are more peaceful and happy places to live. I am happy to be part of the celebration of the 800th year of the sealing of the Magna Carta.
Finlayson Christopher: Motions — Magna Carta—800th AnniversaryText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Motions — Magna Carta—800th Anniversary[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4386. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Attorney-General): I have drawn the short straw to respond. Yesterday was the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta. I say for Mr Robertson’s benefit that it was sealed not signed. We had a function in the Grand Hall attended by you Mr Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition Mr Parker Dr Graham and several other members of Parliament.In my speech I mentioned the comments of UK Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption who began his recent address to the Friends of the British Library by saying “It is impossible to say anything new about Magna Carta unless you say something mad. In fact even if you say something mad the likelihood is that it will have been said before probably quite recently.” so I look forward to Mr Peters’ contribution. His comments reflect two opposing points: first that the role of Magna Carta is frequently misunderstood and second that its role is of such importance that few documents have been more influential to countries like our own. What we can say for certain is that Magna Carta has come to symbolise the enduring values and principles that guide our society today—values such as freedom of religion the right to justice and human rights. Only one section remains in force today. Much of the original text dealt with grievances specific to that time and almost all of the 63 clauses have been repealed. Nearly a third were deleted or amended only 10 years after it was first sealed.But the sole section that remains in force is one of the most important: “No Freeman shall be taken or imprisoned or be disseised of his Freehold or Liberties or free Customs or be outlawed or exiled or any other wise destroyed; nor will We not pass upon him nor condemn him but by lawful judgment of his Peers or by the Law of the Land. We will sell to no man we will not deny or defer to any man either Justice or Right.” This section is powerful in its symbolism of the rule of law and that is Magna Carta’s most vital role today. It may not have been the original source of the principle but it certainly today embodies the idea that everyone is equal and accountable to the same standard under the same law. We should be very proud that our country is built on the foundations of this tradition.
Carter David: Visitors — Iran—National Security and Foreign Policy CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Iran—National Security and Foreign Policy Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4385. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members I am sure that members would wish to welcome the parliamentary delegation from the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the IslamicParliament of Iran who are present in the gallery.
Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeAppropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4401. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) BillFirst ReadingHon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): I move That the Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill be now read a first time.A party vote was called for on the question That the Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 58Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; New Zealand Labour 32.Bill read a first time.
Urgent Debates Declined — Voluntary Euthanasia—Legal StatusText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgent Debates Declined — Voluntary Euthanasia—Legal Status[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4400. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Urgent Debates DeclinedVoluntary Euthanasia—Legal StatusMr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from David Seymour seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the legal status of voluntary euthanasia triggered by an application to the High Court for permission to access physician-assisted death. The matters set out in Mr Seymour’s letter do not constitute a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. The proceeding in the High Court commenced in March. There is no ministerial responsibility for a decision of the court or the public interest in debating euthanasia. Because the application does not meet the criteria for an urgent debate as set out in Standing Order 389 it is therefore declined.
Visitors — Iran—National Security and Foreign Policy CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Iran—National Security and Foreign Policy Committee[Sitting date: 16 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4385. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 16 June 2015Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsIran—National Security and Foreign Policy CommitteeMr SPEAKER: Honourable members I am sure that members would wish to welcome the parliamentary delegation from the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the IslamicParliament of Iran who are present in the gallery.
Vote: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3) — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3) — Second Reading[Sitting date: 04 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4374. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3) be now read a second time.Ayes 93New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 32; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 28Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Bill read a second time.
Vote: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3) — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3) — Second Reading[Sitting date: 04 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4374. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the question be agreed to.Ayes 93New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 32; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 28Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Question agreed to.
Event: Electronic Monitoring of Offenders Legislation Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEvent: Electronic Monitoring of Offenders Legislation Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 04 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4355. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Electronic Monitoring of Offenders Legislation BillFirst Reading16Debate resumed from 2 June.Bill read a first time.Bill referred to the Law and Order Committee.