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Roche Denise: Adjournment — Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoche Denise: Adjournment — Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15517. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DENISE ROCHE (Green): This time of year is frequently referred to as the silly season. Consequently my speech on behalf of the Greens will follow the fabulous example set by the honourable Grant Robertson last year during the adjournment debate. I wish to offer you a Christmas carol:O come all ye faithful all ye politiciansO come ye o come ye let’s reflect on this yearMaurice Williamson had an epiphanyWhen we got marriage equalityBut John Banks he got amnesiaBut spying got much easierThe benefits just got measlierFor some there’s no Christmas cheerCome casino ownersCome ye money-launderersCome ye thieves and P dealersWe’ve a gift from Santa ClausAn Auckland convention centre bought with gambling concessionsSkycity reaps the profitsBut it will surely cost usWith the social harm it fosters when we sell our gambling lawsCome ye oil prospectorsCome ye goldmine ownersComefrack and drill us we’ll clean up after youAnd if you get protestors we’ll chuck them in the GulagOur environment’s expendableBut royalties are spendableThough an oil spill’s not mendable but what’s a beach or two?Sing choirs of workers sing in oppositionEmployment law changes will drive wages downYouth rates for young folk 90-day work trialsNo bargaining collectively despite gains in productivity does nought for inequality; we need a living wage nowSo come all ye voters we have a referendumCome all ye citizens of AotearoaThey are selling off our assets to pay for all those tax cutsO come let us abhor thatO come let us not vote for thatThe Government can’t ignore that because it’s election year next year.The holiday season is traditionally a time for peace and goodwill towards all humankind. So as we head into the new year we Greens are mindful that all citizens of Aotearoa deserve a good life and a fair future and next year we pledge to continue to work to preserve our precious environment. We will continue to sing in opposition to social injustice and to economic vandalism because we have a vision for a cleaner fairer greener New Zealand.I want to add my thanks and acknowledgments to all those people whom others have named so well who have supported us both inside the House and outside of it. Finally I want to wish you Mr Speaker a very happy Christmas and to everyone: all the best for the festive season.
Peters Winston: Adjournment — Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Adjournment — Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15510. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First): I seek leave for the member who has just resumed his seat to have an extension of time. That is the most hilarious valedictory I have ever heard.Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order!
Tolley Anne: Parliamentary Privilege Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTolley Anne: Parliamentary Privilege Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15495. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Police): I am going to take a very quick call on the Parliamentary Privilege Bill. Other speakers have gone through what the bill does and the importance of that. I have to say that it must be Christmas-time because goodwill has broken out across the House. For Trevor Mallard to be agreeing with the Attorney-General and even with National’s welfare reforms as they relate to whiteware it is Christmas. It is Christmas. In fact I thought all our Christmases were coming at once.I have to say that I agreed with Mr Mallard’s comments about the decision from the Supreme Court. In fact I think the advice that came to the Privileges Committee was that that decision would have a chilling effect on the advice that Ministers could get in preparation for answering questions in the House. The very heart of our parliamentary system revolves round the ability of the House to hold Ministers to account and in order for that to happen in a sensible and orderly manner Ministers need to be able to count on the fact that they can get full and frank and free advice from their officials. So the important thing with this bill is that it is actually restoring what was in place prior to the Supreme Court’s decision.I have to say it was an extraordinary privilege to serve on that committee and listen to some of the very learned discussions between the people who make a habit of studying parliamentary law. It was done in a cross-party parliamentary forum. I think the bill presented here today is supported entirely and I wish it on its way. Merry Christmas Mr Deputy Speaker.Bill read a first time.Bill referred to the Privileges Committee.
Williams Andrew: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWilliams Andrew: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15486. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]5.ANDREW WILLIAMS (NZ First) to theMember in charge of theSuperGold Health Check Bill: What is the intention of theSuperGold Health Check Bill?BARBARA STEWART (Member in charge of theSuperGold Health Check Bill): The intention of theSuperGold Health Check Bill is to provideSuperGold Card holders with an entitlement of three free doctors visits per year in an attempt to prevent unnecessary hospitalisation which is a huge cost to our health service.Andrew Williams: Why is theSuperGold Health Check Bill needed and needed now?BARBARA STEWART: Prevention is always easier than cure. Encouraging seniors with a minor ailment to go to the doctor will ensure that it does not deteriorate. Based on Ministry of Health statistics the cost-benefit analysis estimates that preventing only 1 percent of seniors from hospitalisation will ensure the programme is fiscally neutral which means it will pay for itself.
O'Rourke Denis: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeO'Rourke Denis: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15485. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]4.DENIS O’ROURKE (NZ First) to theMember in charge of theSentencing (Protection of Children from Criminal Offending) Amendment Bill: What is the intention of the Sentencing (Protection of Children from Criminal Offending) Amendment Bill?Le’aufa’amulia ASENATI LOLE-TAYLOR (Member in charge of the Sentencing (Protection of Children from Criminal Offending) Amendment Bill): I thank the member for that excellent question. The bill brings a unique focus to the way in which New Zealand deals with criminals and criminals who continue to ignore the right of our children to a safer and more secure environment. The Sentencing (Protection of Children from Criminal Offending) Amendment Bill seeks to make criminal offending in the presence of a minor an aggravating factor at sentencing.Denis O’Rourke: Why is the bill needed?Le’aufa’amulia ASENATI LOLE-TAYLOR: Once again an intelligent question. There is speculation out there by some people that there is no need for this bill because existing legislation can deal with this. The truth is that current legislation has not been able to acknowledge the severity of criminal activity that occurs in the presence of a minor. Although punishments have been handed out to those who have been convicted it is often for the crime committed not for the damage caused to the children involved.
Prosser Richard: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeProsser Richard: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15485. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]3.RICHARD PROSSER (NZ First) to theMember in charge of theSocial Security (Clothing Allowances for Orphans and Unsupported Children) Amendment Bill: What is the intention of the Social Security (Clothing Allowances for Orphans and Unsupported Children) Amendment Bill?TRACEY MARTIN (Member in charge of the Social Security (Clothing Allowances for Orphans and Unsupported Children) Amendment Bill): Kia ora. The intention of the bill is to correct an anomaly inside the legislation that creates an inequity between orphans and unsupported children being cared for by their kin and unsupported children being cared for by foster parents with regard to the clothing allowance and access to it.Richard Prosser: Why is the Social Security (Clothing Allowances for Orphans and Unsupported Children) Amendment Bill needed and needed now?TRACEY MARTIN: Because these children as orphans and unsupported children need no less support from their country when they are cared for by kin than orphans and unsupported children need when they are cared for by foster parents. These children and families are struggling due to circumstances beyond their control and the current legislation is unfair and discriminatory.
Hughes Gareth: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHughes Gareth: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]2.GARETH HUGHES (Green) to theMember responsible for Member’s notice of motion 4: Why did he think it was necessary to lodge the notice of motion at this time directing Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser to table any final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement before it is approved by the Cabinet?Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Member responsible for Member’s notice of motion 4): This motion is particularly relevant at this time because trade Ministers in the Trans-Pacific Partnership nations have indicated that they plan to have another round of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations in January next year when Parliament is not sitting and the danger is that in the absence of Parliament Cabinet will ratify the Trans-PacificPartnership agreement regardless using the urgent process set out in the Standing Orders.Gareth Hughes: Why is it important for the motion to be before the House today?Dr RUSSEL NORMAN: It is important that the motion is before the House today because this is the last sitting day of the year. Before the House can meet again there will be another round of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. The executive has the constitutional power to ratify the agreement before Parliament even meets again. So it is important that Parliament makes it clear that it wants to see the text before Cabinet ratifies it or otherwise. That is why this motion is very important today.
Hughes Gareth: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHughes Gareth: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]1.GARETH HUGHES (Green) to theMember responsible for Member’s notice of motion 4: Why did he lodge the notice of motion directing Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser to table any final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement before it is approved by the Cabinet?Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Member responsible for Member’s notice of motion 4): Under New Zealand’s current constitutional arrangements the executive has the power to ratify international treaties without those treaties being approved by Parliament. Hence I believed it was important that Parliament state for the record by this notice of motion that it believes that the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement must be made public before Cabinet ratifies—or otherwise—the treaty.Gareth Hughes: Does he think it is important that all members of the House and all New Zealanders have the opportunity to read the final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement before it is approved by Cabinet; if so why?Dr RUSSEL NORMAN: Yes; the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement if ratified will place significant constraints on the ability of the Government of New Zealand to regulate in areas such as health education and environmental protection. That is why I believe it is important that this Parliament and all New Zealanders are given the opportunity to examine the text before Cabinet ratifies it or otherwise.
Shanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15482. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.KATRINA SHANKS (National) to theAssociate Minister of Health: What reports has she received on improvements to the quality and safety of the New Zealand health system?Hon JO GOODHEW (Associate Minister of Health): Today I received the first quarterly report of district health board performance against the four quality and safety markers. I am pleased with the progress made compared with the baseline data that was released in June this year. For example 11 out of the 20 district health boards are now assessing 90 percent of older patients for the risk of having a fall while in hospital. That is up from only five district health boards in June. Fourteen district health boards are now achieving at or above 70 percent compliance with hand hygiene practices and the average nationally is 71 percent. More district health boards than ever are using the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist.Katrina Shanks: How were these deadly serious quality and safety markers selected?Hon JO GOODHEW: The quality and safety markers track progress in reducing harm caused to patients in the areas of falls and health care - associated infections in surgery. Errors in these areas are major causes of serious adverse events in our hospitals and there are proven interventions and practices that reduce patient harm. Clearly that is something the Opposition is not interested in. An example of it is the use of the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist—a common-sense approach to ensuring that the correct surgical procedure is carried out on the correct patient.Katrina Shanks: How do the quality and safety markers help New Zealand patients both those who are mobile and those who are not as mobile?Hon JO GOODHEW: In terms of helping New Zealand patients the use of new safety procedures has seen bloodstream infections caused by the insertion of central line catheters virtually eliminated from hospital intensive care units. Fewer infections mean less time in hospital and less pain and suffering for patients. Each infection actually causes a cost to the health system of $20000. This is indeed better as well as meaning a sooner and more convenient discharge.Grant Robertson: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. In light of the fact that—Mr SPEAKER: Order! What is the point of order?Grant Robertson: The point of order is that in light of the fact that it is Katrina Shanks’ last day and probably her last question on behalf of the Opposition I would like to thank her for her contribution to Parliament and wish her well in the future.Mr SPEAKER: I thank Grant Robertson for raising that point of order and I extend my best wishes to Katrina Shanks as well.
Horan Brendan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHoran Brendan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15481. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.BRENDAN HORAN (Independent) to theMinister for State Owned Enterprises: Does he have confidence in the Board of KiwiRail Holdings Limited?Hon TONY RYALL (Minister for State Owned Enterprises): Yes because it is worth appreciating that although the previous Government purchased KiwiRail for $690 million just before the 2008 election KiwiRail runs at a loss with a net loss after tax in the last financial year of $175 million. The board therefore faces a very big challenge and ongoing tough decisions to make KiwiRail viable but it has the support of thisGovernment which has invested $844 million over the past 4 years to assist in the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan.Brendan Horan: Does he approve of the way KiwiRail runs theinterisland ferries with abysmal maintenance propellers falling off in a way that John Clarke would be proud of and the negative impact on our international reputation; if not will he sack the board?Hon TONY RYALL: I have no intention of removing the board. The Government does have confidence in the board of KiwiRail. It has got a huge job. This is a business that has not made a profit while it has been under Government ownership. We have put $844 million in. The previous Government bought it for $690 million. So it is a really big job and we are committed to supporting the board as it gets the business turned round.Brendan Horan: In light of the ongoing and increasing economic impact of theAratere falling apart—the severe disruption to businesses families tourists and our international reputation—whom if anyone will he hold accountable?Hon TONY RYALL: As the member will know in respect of the well-reported incident relating toAratere’s propeller the cause of the shaft that drove the propeller to snap is at this point unknown. It would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of that before the investigations are resolved.
Simpson Scott: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSimpson Scott: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15479. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel) to theMinister of Justice: What recent announcement has she made for proposed changes to Disputes Tribunals?Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Justice): Yesterday I announced changes to the operations of disputes tribunals as another part of modernising and improving access to justice. The monetary threshold for bringing disputes to a disputes tribunal will be lifted to $30000 from the current level of $15000 or $20000 if parties agree. Inaddition the qualifications or training requirements for referees are to be improved. The operation of disputes tribunals will be made more open and transparent by requiring hearings to be held in public. Decisions will be in writing and published online unless there is good reason not to do so. I expect to introduce a bill to the House next year to implement these changes.Scott Simpson: How will these changes contribute to the Government’s Better Public Services targets?Hon JUDITH COLLINS: The Ministry of Justice is committed to modernising our courts and tribunals to make it easier for the public to have their disputes resolved quickly efficiently and transparently. Disputes tribunals provide a simple and inexpensive way to resolve disputes. Increasing the threshold for disputes tribunals will mean that up to an additional 800 disputes will be dealt with each year in addition to the 16000 to 20000 cases the tribunals already handle. Improvements to the qualifications or training of referees will improve the quality and efficiency of decisions. Requiring the decisions to be in writing and published online brings the tribunals in line with proposed changes to all courts as provided for in the Judicature Modernisation Bill which was recently referred to the Justice and Electoral Committee. Publishing recent decisions online ensures that decisions are accessible to the public.
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15479. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.DARIEN FENTON (Labour) to theMinister of Labour: What factors will he take into account when considering whether the minimum wage should be increased in 2014?Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Labour): The Government’s objective is to keep increasing the minimum wage over time to protect the real income of low-paid workers while minimising job losses. In line with that I will consider inflation wage growth restraint on employment and other relevant factors. I have yet to receive recommendations from officials and no decisions have been made.Darien Fenton: How will he take into account that 40 percent of the parents of the 265000 children living in poverty are in paid work yet not earning enough to feed their families?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: Well I take into account the fact that we have raised the minimum wage every single year that we have been in Government. We have the highest minimum wage in the Western World relative to the average. But of course we continue through great pieces of legislation like the Employment Relations Amendment Bill to do everything that we can to raise wages overall which of course does have an impact on poverty.Darien Fenton: Will his consideration include the fact that the minimum wage has declined by 5c an hour in real terms since his party has been in Government?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: I dispute that given as I say we have raised it every single year. We have the highest minimum wage relative to average wages in the Western World. I think of course I do not want to pre-empt where we go with the minimum wage early next year but I will take into account a wide range of factors.Andrew Little: Will the Minister factor in the likely drop in wages for low and middle income workers as a result of his Employment Relations Amendment Bill reported back today with its emphasis on reducing collective bargaining rights and loss of protections for vulnerable workers?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: The premise of that question is entirely wrong because that bill will not have that effect.Carol Beaumont: In light of the news today that the median wages in South Auckland have fallen by up to 17 percent and that income inequality is growing what measures will he take to ensure that working people get to share in the productivity gains and wealth they have created over many years?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: The questioner is simply wrong in literally everything she said in her question. The fact of the matter is as I have said we have lifted the minimum wage every single year. We have the highest minimum wage in this country relative to average wages in the Western World and in absolute terms it is higher than everywhere else except I think four other countries.
Ross Jami-Lee: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15474. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]3.JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) to theMinister of Finance: What reports has he received on progress in lifting New Zealand’s export performance and New Zealand’s progress toward paying its way in the world?Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): It is conventional wisdom in New Zealand that when we run a high exchange rate our exporters suffer. It certainly has been a headwind for them but they have made commendable progress. The export sector has been supported by the Government’s wide-ranging programme to make it easier for the sector to invest and create jobs. We have been helped by the world markets. Our merchandise terms of trade rose 7.5 percent in the September quarter—the largest monthly rise in 40 years—with export prices rising faster than import prices. Our terms of trade are at their highest level since 1973. This is certainly helping exporters to deal with the headwind of a high exchange rate backed up by sound Government policy.Jami-Lee Ross: How is New Zealand’s progress in rebalancing the economy being reflected in the latest official data on the current account?Hon BILL ENGLISH: Statistics New Zealand recently issued national accounts data for the March 2013 year. It included significant upward revisions to estimates of for instance spending by overseas investors and this has boosted service exports. As a result the review lifts levels of household and national savings while reducing the annual current deficit from 4.5 percent to 3.9 percent. That is we are doing better on the current account and on savings than we thought we were before—certainly significantly better than the 7 or 8 percent current account deficits in the 3 years to 2008. The upward revision lends some weight to the idea that New Zealand is making progress with its external position.Jami-Lee Ross: What trends does the Minister expect in New Zealand’s trade with markets in the northern hemisphere over the next few weeks?Hon BILL ENGLISH: I am reliably informed that New Zealand’s trade with northern hemisphere markets will result in a significant increase in merchandise exports in the next few weeks. Government officials expect consumer imports to spike on the evening of 24 December and continue well into the morning of 25 December. We do not propose to take corrective action to address this trade imbalance. These bountiful imports will be distributed to young New Zealanders by an unshaven benefactor who craves popularity and is invariably dressed in red. Although he shares Santa’s enthusiasm for handing out free stuff with no idea how to pay for it on this occasion I am not referring to the Leader of the Opposition and his little green elves.
Carter David: Visitors — Northern Ireland—Sammy Douglas Legislative AssemblyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Northern Ireland—Sammy Douglas Legislative Assembly[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15471. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members I have much pleasure in informing the House that a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly Mr Sammy Douglas MBE is present in the gallery. I am sure that members would wish that he be welcomed.
Visitors — Northern Ireland—Sammy Douglas Legislative AssemblyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Northern Ireland—Sammy Douglas Legislative Assembly[Sitting date: 11 December 2013. Volume:695;Page:15471. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Wednesday 11 December 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsNorthern Ireland—Sammy Douglas Legislative AssemblyMr SPEAKER: Honourable members I have much pleasure in informing the House that a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly Mr Sammy Douglas MBE is present in the gallery. I am sure that members would wish that he be welcomed.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18513. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes56New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Abstentions1Independent: Horan.Amendments not agreed to.Schedule 5 agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18512. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendment be agreed to.Ayes56New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Abstentions1Independent: Horan.Amendment not agreed to.Schedule 2 as amended agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18512. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendment be agreed to.Ayes16Green Party 14; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes104New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not agreed to.Schedule 1 as amended agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18504. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes16Green Party 14; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes104New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.Part 1 as amended agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18503. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18503. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 458 in the name of Eugenie Sage to Part 1 be agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18503. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendment be agreed to.Ayes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not agreed to.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 462 in the name of Su’a William Sio to Part 1 be agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18503. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 461 in the name of Su’a William Sio to Part 1 be agreed to.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes109New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes11New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 2; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Amendments agreed to.The result corrected after originally being announced as Ayes 110 Noes 10.
Vote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the question be now put.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Motion agreed to.
Roy Eric: Veterans’ Support Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Veterans’ Support Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18520. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy): Order! The time has come for me to report progress.Progress to be reported presently.House resumed.The Chairperson reported the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) with amendment progress on the Veterans’ Support Bill and no progress on the Taxation (Annual Rates Employee Allowances and Remedial Matters) Bill.Report adopted.
Roy Eric: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18513. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy): We move to clauses 1 to 3. The question is that clause 1 stand part. Those of that opinion will say Aye—[Interruption] Did you want to debate this?Su’a William Sio: Yes.The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy): I am sorry—you are wanting to debate clauses 1 to 3?Su’a William Sio: Yes.The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy): I had a momentary pause. If it was not long enough I apologise. The Chair recognises Su’a William Sio.
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18503. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): The amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 459 in the name of Su’a William Sio is out of order because it is the same in substance as Supplementary Order Paper 458 which has been lost.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 463 in the name of Brendan Horan to Part 1 be agreed to.
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose to correct that vote. Is there any objection? There is no objection. The record will be amended accordingly.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 456 in the name of Su’a William Sio to Part 1 be agreed to.
Walker Holly: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWalker Holly: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]HOLLY WALKER (Green): Apologies for the confusion there. The Green Party did vote in support. We called for a party vote to record the opposition of the Mana Party and then incorrectly recorded its vote in favour so can I seek leave to correct that vote now please?
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): There is just one point. I do not know where the call for the party vote came from. I think it was from Holly Walker. If you are agreeing when I say the Ayes have it you cannot then call for a party vote. A party vote is to challenge the Chair’s decision all right? I do not know whether it came from you or not but I was looking at you because you voted for this. If you are voting for it you do not then call for a party vote. I do know that the New Zealand First Party voted against it but I do not know that it actually asked for a party vote. Just bear that in mind.
Tisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Members we have a number of amendments. The first amendment in the Minister’s name is set out on Supplementary Order Paper 457. The question is that the Minister’s amendments be agreed to. Those of that opinion will say Aye to the contrary No. The Ayes have it. The Ayes have it. Party vote? I just remind members that if you want a party vote you must ask for a party vote. I will allow it to happen this time. A party vote has been called for. I will ask the Clerk to conduct a party vote.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 457 in the name of the Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga to Part 1 be agreed to.
Heatley Phil: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHeatley Phil: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon PHIL HEATLEY (National—Whangarei): I moveThat the question be now put.
Hayes Joanne: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHayes Joanne: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18499. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JOANNE HAYES (National): I moveThat the question be now put.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18497. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National): I moveThat the question be now put.
Dean Jacqui: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDean Jacqui: Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 3) — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18496. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki): I moveThat the question be now put.
Joyce Steven: Appropriation (2013/14 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeJoyce Steven: Appropriation (2013/14 Supplementary Estimates) Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18487. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Associate Minister of Finance)on behalf of theMinister of Finance: I moveThat the Appropriation (2013/14 Supplementary Estimates) Bill be now read a first time.Bill read a first time.
Carter David: Points of Order — Privilege—References to Alleged BreachesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Privilege—References to Alleged Breaches[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18487. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I am not sure I fully understand the point the member is making. I think the best way forward before I say I will give a considered ruling is that if the member would like to come and discuss the issue with me afterwards so I can fully understand the points he is making then I will consider how best to advance the matter.
Mallard Trevor: Points of Order — Privilege—References to Alleged BreachesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Points of Order — Privilege—References to Alleged Breaches[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18487. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I am going to ask you to do a considered ruling on a specific question. I think all of us are aware that there are two ways of raising matters of privilege: one is by way of a letter to you and the second is by way of a motion in this House. The question I have is whether if neither of those routes has been taken there is anything in the Standing Orders or previous Speakers’ rulings that forbids members from bringing up matters of privilege by way of question or debate.
Dean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18487. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki) to theMinister for the Environment: What recent announcements has she made about funding to support implementation of the EEZ legislation?Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for the Environment): In Budget 2014 we announced that the Government is investing an additional $3.2 million to support the implementation of the exclusive economic zone legislation. This funding is to support theEnvironmental Protection Authority continuing to establish this new and specialist regulatory function and to ensure that adequate funding is immediately available to support monitoring and enforcement functions.Jacqui Dean: How will the funding help to support public involvement in oil and gas activities in the exclusive economic zone?Hon AMY ADAMS: In addition to monitoring the funding will also help theEnvironmental Protection Authority to raise awareness of the exclusive economic zone legislation’s requirements so that industry participants iwi councils and local communities fully understand the new environmental regime. Up until now the public has never had the right to have a say on activities taking place in the exclusive economic zone. Now before an oil company can make a single dollar of profit it has to go in front of the people of New Zealand and make sure the community can be heard in a full robust process.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18486. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! I would be reluctant to ask a member to leave the House at this stage of proceedings but I have asked the House to give this member a fair crack at asking his question. If these interjections continue then members will be leaving the Chamber. I invite the member to restart his question.
Graham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGraham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18485. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green): My question is to the Minister for Climate Change Issues. Has he asked for any advice on the potential profit made by companies—[Interruption]
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18485. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! Allow Dr Kennedy Graham to ask his question.
Graham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGraham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18485. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green): My question is to the—[Interruption]
McKelvie Ian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMcKelvie Ian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei) to theMinister for Primary Industries: What reports has he received on the economic impacts of the Primary Growth Partnership?Hon NATHAN GUY (Minister for Primary Industries): Yesterday an independent report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research was released looking at the economic impacts of the Primary Growth Partnership scheme. It estimates that these projects funded jointly by industry and the Government could add up to $11.1 billion per year to New Zealand’s GDP by 2025. This will be a major step forward for our goal of doubling primary sector exports by 2025 and it shows the importance of investing in research and development in our most successful industries. This will mean more jobs and exports and a major boost to regional economies as well as having environmental and safety benefits.Ian McKelvie: What are some of the wider benefits that Primary Growth Partnership projects will deliver?Hon NATHAN GUY: The 18 programmes announced cover a broad range of industries including red meat dairy forestry and fishing right through to the honey wine and avocado industries. Some of these projects will deliver environmental benefits such as the Precision Seafood Harvesting project. This allows whole fish to be caught live while avoiding smaller and unwanted fish.BallanceAgri-Nutrients is investigating ways to reduce the amount of nitrates and phosphorous leaching into waterways. And of course the steeplands harvester machine will have long-term benefits for health and safety by having fewer forestry workers holding a chainsaw on dangerous slopes.Ian McKelvie: Why is the Government supporting research and development in the primary industries?Hon NATHAN GUY: That is a very good question. It is because the primary industries are the backbone of the New Zealand economy. They generate around $36 billion a year and make up around 70 percent of our merchandise exports. Science and innovation are key drivers of economic growth and international competitiveness. Boosting productivity in New Zealand’s primary industries will mean more exports more jobs and importantly an improved standard of living for all New Zealanders.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The conversation can cease. I will allow Ian McKelvie to ask his question.
McKelvie Ian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMcKelvie Ian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 May 2014. Volume:699;Page:18484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei): My question is to the Minister—[Interruption]