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Hayes John: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHayes John: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10915. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa)to theMinister of Customs: What information has he received regarding the success of automated passenger processing systems at the border?Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON (Minister of Customs):SmartGate has gone from strength to strength since it was—Hon Member: More good news.Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON: —yes more good news for the House—first introduced about 4 years ago when we were processing only about 40 percent of all eligible passengers. Last week we had a milestone and SmartGate is now processing 70 percent of all eligible arrivals into the country. By the end of this month we are expected to process 6 million passengers through the automated processing. It is delivering on the Government’s commitment to making it easier and faster for travellers at the border to use modern technology.John Hayes: What is being done to further enhance border processing?Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON: Yesterday we began trialling at Auckland Airport a new technology called SmartGate Plus. I know the Opposition does not like this because it never had a technology project that worked but let me tell the Opposition about it. SmartGate Plus cuts out the middle man which is the kiosk and now you can walk up to the gate put your passport on the glass screen and the door lets you through. The average processing time is now 9 seconds—9 seconds. The hundreds of people who used the trial machine yesterday at Auckland Airport had nothing but good things to say about it.
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: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10912. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! We do not table bits of legislation in this Parliament.Rt Hon Winston Peters: Well he has not read it.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member will ask his question.
Peters Winston: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10912. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek to table section 7 of the Intelligence and Security Committee Act 1996 which totally rebuts the Prime Minister’s statement that—
Hipkins Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHipkins Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10912. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.CHRIS HIPKINS (Labour—Rimutaka)to theMinister of Education: Is she confident that the National Standards data being released today gives an accurate picture of student progress; if not why not?Hon HEKIA PARATA (Minister of Education):Tēnā koe Mr Speaker. Yes I am confident that the data released today provides an accurate overall representation of student achievement. This is because I trust the collective professional judgment of around 30000 teachers working in more than 2100 schools and teaching more than 475000 students. In the words of Philip Harding president of the New Zealand Principals Federation: “Value your teachers trust your teachers and let them do the work.”Chris Hipkins: Did the Ministry of Education alter the results of this year’s individual term 1 student writing assessments without telling the schools and teachers of the change; if so what was the effect of that change?Hon HEKIA PARATA: No.Chris Hipkins: Was the assessment data in the e-asTTle tool for this year’s term 1 writing assessment adjusted by the Ministry of Education?Hon HEKIA PARATA: No.Chris Hipkins: Has the Ministry of Education informed schools that it has adjusted or scaled the results of term 1 student writing assessments this year?Hon HEKIA PARATA: The Ministry of Education has advised that the e-asTTle tool has been refreshed—Hon Clayton Cosgrove: What does “refreshed” mean?Hon HEKIA PARATA: —in line with the concerns raised by teachers themselves. It is a norm-referenced tool the norm changes over time and in response to the concerns that it was not completely referenced to the curriculum levels the ministry took action together with the sector.
Wagner Nicky: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWagner Nicky: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10911. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.NICKY WAGNER (National—Christchurch Central)to theMinister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: How will the Government support the redevelopment and repopulation of the Christchurch Central Business District following the Canterbury earthquakes?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery):Yesterday with the Minister of State Services the Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman I confirmed that the public sector will be locating facilities in the heart of the city as an integral part of developing theChristchurch Central Recovery Plan . The Government is committed to bringing Crown agencies back into the central business district as part of the revitalisation of Christchurch. These core tenancies will provide confidence for developers and investors to undertake new building projects. The Public Service workforce will also be attractive to retailers and service providers to encourage them back into the central business district. The project builds on the ongoing work of the Christchurch Central Development Unit’s blueprint for a smart green productive city.Nicky Wagner: What has been the response to the call for proposals for public sector office accommodation in the central business district?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: The Government Property Management Centre of Expertise and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority put out a request for proposal for the Christchurch accommodation project. In response 24 different parties indicated they could provide office space in new or refurbished buildings in the central business district. Across 20 Government agencies the process remains on track to select preferred suppliers in the third quarter of this year. Space is being sought for nearly 2000 public servants. This excludes the almost 1000 employees who will also be based in the justice centre meaning that the city can look forward to the tenancies accommodating 3000 civil servants.Nicky Wagner: What are the benefits of this project for public servants?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: The Public Service performed superbly throughout the Canterbury earthquakes. As Canterbury continues to recover we will moveGovernment agencies from temporary or patched-up facilities into modern high-quality buildings. The project aims to provide long-term quality office accommodation solutions for Government agencies in Christchurch. It will have a commensurate effect on private sector development as well.
Ross Jami-Lee: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10909. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany)to theMinister of Housing: What policy conclusions if any does the Government draw fromPriced Out - How New Zealand Lost its Housing Affordability and how consistent are its findings with those of the 2012 Productivity Commission Report on housing affordability?Hon Dr NICK SMITH (Minister of Housing):The most important conclusion is that we must address restrictive land policies if we are to improve housing affordability. It notes that section prices have soared way ahead of building costs over the past decade and now make up more than 60 percent of the cost of a house in Auckland. The report also notes that Auckland’s metropolitan urban limit “favours the old and the rich and punishes the young and the poor.” The Government is taking action on the full range of issues identified in the Productivity Commission’s report covering the costs of building materials infrastructure and sector productivity as well as consenting because there is a high level of consistency in these reports.Jami-Lee Ross: Can the Minister cite any examples of how restrictive land supply policies are allowing very large profits to be made at the expense of homeowners?Hon Dr NICK SMITH: Yes. There was a very good example reported in theNew Zealand Herald  where a 29-hectare rural property at Flat Bush in Auckland was bought for $890000 in 1995 but is still undeveloped and is now on the market for $112 million. This profit is coming at the expense of ordinary families trying to afford a home. We must tackle the restrictive and unresponsive land supply policies if we are to address the root causes of housing affordability.Jami-Lee Ross: Have any of these substantive reports on housing affordability from the OECD the IMF the New Zealand Initiative or the Productivity Commission concluded that the answer is for the State to embark on a massive housebuilding programme?Hon Dr NICK SMITH: In fact none of these substantive reports recommend a massive State housebuilding programme. It is simply not credible to claim that you can build a three-bedroom house in Auckland for $300000 when the section price in Auckland is now over $325000—particularly when the advocates for this approachoppose any steps to free up the supply of land. If the answer to less expensive houses is to have the Government build them all I suspect we will next want to lower food prices by having the Government running all the supermarkets.
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: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10909. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought to table the OECD document which I take it is not readily available to members. On that basis I will put the leave. Is there any objection to it being tabled? There is none. It will be tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Peters Winston: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10909. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First):I seek to table an OECD document that totally refutes the claim by Mr English in answer to question No. 3 that New Zealand’s growth rate is the highest in the OECD. It is just plain false.
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: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10901. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! There was so much noise in the House that I could not hear Katrina Shanks reading that question. Would she please commence again.
English Bill: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEnglish Bill: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10901. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance):No. [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: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10901. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Has the Minister adequately heard the question?
Shanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10901. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KATRINA SHANKS (National):To the Minister of Finance. What do recent indicators show about the economy’s performance this year and its outlook for the next 3 to 4 years?
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: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10901. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Question No. 3 Katrina Shanks. [Interruption ] Order!
Flavell Te Ururoa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFlavell Te Ururoa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]1.TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki)to theMinister of Justice: Is she satisfied with the Electoral Commission’s engagement with whanau hapū iwi and marae around the 2013 Māori Electoral Option; if so what advice has she received that would explain why halfway through the process there are only 5000 new enrolments?Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Justice):I have received four reports from the Electoral Commission on progress for the Māori electoral option. It is fair to say that the uptake from Māori for enrolment on the Māori roll has not been great. The Electoral Commission has run a 4-month campaign over radio television and print media as well as setting up a Facebook page which has reached over 200000 people and received over 13000 likes. I am advised by the Electoral Commission that the response for this campaign is similar to the response in 2006 when there were around 6000 new enrolments.Te Ururoa Flavell: Can I ask what assurances can she give that the Electoral Commission has prioritised kanohi ki te kanohi or face to face communications with Māori constituents in informing them of the Māori electoral option?Hon JUDITH COLLINS: I understand from the Electoral Commission that it has in fact undertaken that. I also understand that it has met this morning with the Māori Party to discuss the Māori Party’s stated concerns. I am sure that many people would say that there are not enough Māori on the electoral roll and that anything we can do to assist should be done if we can.Te Ururoa Flavell: As only 73 percent of young people are enrolled to vote with the proportion of rangatahi Māori even less what responsibility does she have to ensure that 100 percent of New Zealanders are enrolled and how does she plan to reach those people who are not enrolled?Hon JUDITH COLLINS: Short of actually prosecuting people for not being enrolled which I am not prepared to consider as something that this Government—or any Government—should prioritise I would say that even in Australia where there is compulsory voting only 95 percent of people generally turn out. In this country the average turnout is 81 percent. In fact that number tends to go up when there is a possibility of a change of Government. I am happy to say that one of the good things from such a low turnout at the last election was that it was because people did not want to have a change from the fabulous current Government that we have.
Carter David: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of Decision[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: There is a process now by which I will be seeking comments from the member who has been accused of a breach of privilege.
Banks John: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBanks John: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of Decision[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon JOHN BANKS (Leader—ACT):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. When is your office going to deal with the breach of privilege complaint laid by me against T Mallard?
Carter David: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of Decision[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! That is not a—[Interruption ] Order! That matter was dealt with. The member has to go back and look atHansard from last week. The matter has now been tidied up.
Banks John: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBanks John: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of Decision[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon JOHN BANKS (Leader—ACT):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. What was the apology about by the member T Mallard?
Mallard Trevor: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of Decision[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Pursuant to Speaker’s ruling 18/3 I hereby withdraw and apologise.
Extended SittingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeExtended Sittings[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10936. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Extended SittingsHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House):I moveThat the sitting of the House today be extended to consider the first reading of the Taxation (Annual Rates Foreign Superannuation and Remedial Matters) Bill the first reading of the Construction Contracts Amendment Bill and the Committee stage of the Local Electoral Amendment Bill (No 2).A party vote was called for on the questionThat the motion be agreed to.Ayes64New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes56New Zealand Labour 33; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Motion agreed to.
Points of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and Apology Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of Decision[Sitting date: 11 June 2013. Volume:691;Page:10899. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 11 June 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Points of OrderPersonal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language—Withdrawal and ApologyHon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Pursuant to Speaker’s ruling 18/3 I hereby withdraw and apologise.Hon JOHN BANKS (Leader—ACT):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. What was the apology about by the member T Mallard?Mr SPEAKER: Order! That is not a—[Interruption ] Order! That matter was dealt with. The member has to go back and look atHansard from last week. The matter has now been tidied up.Privilege—Speaker’s Notification of DecisionHon JOHN BANKS (Leader—ACT):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. When is your office going to deal with the breach of privilege complaint laid by me against T Mallard?Mr SPEAKER: There is a process now by which I will be seeking comments from the member who has been accused of a breach of privilege.
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Vote: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10467. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the debate be now adjourned.Ayes63New Zealand National 58; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes56New Zealand Labour 33; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Motion agreed to.
Tisch Lindsay: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10462. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I am sorry to interrupt the honourable member but her time has expired.
Robertson H V Ross: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10454. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson):Fa‘afetai lava.
Joyce Steven: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeJoyce Steven: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10466. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister for Economic Development): I moveThat the debate be now adjourned.
Robertson H V Ross: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10429. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Before I call the next member I just want to refer members to Speaker’s ruling 27/5(1). The use of the word “you”—and the member did it three or four times during that debate—is not to be used in debate because it brings the Chair into it.
Tisch Lindsay: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10406. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Ten minutes. I will give a call at 2 minutes to go.
Parker David: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10406. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Is this a 10-minute call?
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Primary Industries Ministry—Suspension of Meat Exports to ChinaText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Primary Industries Ministry—Suspension of Meat Exports to China[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10404. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from the Hon Damien O’Connor seeking to debate under Standing Order 386 the cessation of the importation of New Zealand sheep and beef meat into China as a result of actions by the Ministry of Primary Industries and the failure to adequately respond to these issues. This is a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. However applications for urgent debates are required to be lodged at least 1 hour before the House sits. The member did not meet the deadline with this application. However in any event the House will today continue with the Budget debate. This provides another means for the House to discuss the matter. In these circumstances there is no justification for setting aside the business of the House. The application is therefore declined.
Robertson Grant: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10400. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Leader—Labour): My question is to—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order!Hon Tau Henare: Sit down Grant.Mr SPEAKER: That is certainly not helpful to the order of the House particularly after the last point of order that was raised.GRANT ROBERTSON: He so rarely gets to stand up himself.Mr SPEAKER: Right question No. 10.
Shanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10399. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.KATRINA SHANKS (National) to theMinister of Health: What investments in Budget 2013 is the Government making to better help mothers with post-natal distress and other mental health conditions?Hon TONY RYALL (Minister of Health): The Government is putting an extra $18.2 million over 4 years into dedicated maternal mental health beds and new specialist community services around the North Island for around 650 mothers and babies a year. At least 15 percent of New Zealand mothers develop depression anxiety or a more severe mental illness post-natally. Currently in the North Island new mothers with severe mental illness are often treated and supported in adult acute mental healthunits separated from their new babies and families. But thanks to this investment more of these mothers will now get the support of the new specialised maternal mental health services with their babies beside them reportedly in the North Island for the first time in 40 years.Katrina Shanks: What services and support will this new funding provide?Hon TONY RYALL: The $18 million of extra funding will provide a balance of dedicated acute in-patient and community residential beds serviced by specialised multidisciplinary teams mostly in the Greater Auckland area. An additional 18 to 20 community health practitioners comprising doctors nurses midwives psychologists and support staff will be employed and integrated across the district health boards in the North Island. It will make a real difference to the families involved with post-natal depression. It will allow mothers to receive their care with their new babies instead of having to be separated for weeks on end at what should be a happy time in their lives.Sue Moroney: Will he support the prevention as well as the treatment of post-natal distress by voting for my bill to extend paid parental leave to 6 months given the submissions received by the Government Administration Committee from organisations such as La Leche League and the Human Rights Foundation that identified the importance of adequate paid parental leave in improving maternal mental health?Hon TONY RYALL: No I will not be supporting that bill but what I will be saying to those groups if that member wants to be political is why did her party do nothing about it for 9 years in office? [Interruption]Sue Moroney: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Is it in order when I have been called by the Speaker to ask a question in question time for members on the backbenches opposite to yell at me to sit down? Is that in order Mr Speaker?Mr SPEAKER: No it certainly is not in order. I did not hear any member—[Interruption]Hon Member: Listen up!Mr SPEAKER: Order! Well I am attempting to listen up but the noise today is fairly loud. I did not hear it but it is certainly not in order and the member is quite correct to raise it.
O'Connor Damien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeO'Connor Damien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10399. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.Hon DAMIEN O’CONNOR (Labour—West Coast - Tasman) to thePrime Minister: Does he have confidence in his Minister for Primary Industries?Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister): Yes.Hon Damien O’Connor: Given the statement made just today that Chinese officials now have all the information they need how can we believe that statement any more than those made by the Minister for Primary Industries on 18 May 20 May and 23 May that the issue of meat exports into China was being resolved and indeed today the latest press statement confirms that the meat still sits on the wharves in China?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: Because it is correct.Hon Damien O’Connor: If the Prime Minister will not hold his Minister to account who should be responsible for the compensation that he referred to possibly available to meat exporters and is it now the Government’s policy to compensate private companies when his Ministers stuff up?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: The matter of compensation is a matter for the Director-General of the Ministry for Primary Industries. It is fair to say that there are a number of people who have made mistakes here but quite clearly the issue actually rests with the officials in the Ministry of Primary Industries.Hon Damien O’Connor: Has the Prime Minister considered reassigning the Minister for Primary Industries to the energy portfolio where all his drilling down might be more productive than in the primary industries portfolio where his drilling down has done nothing to achieve a resolution of this issue in a timely manner?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: No. I have enormous confidence in the Minister for Primary Industries. But I have to say I am a little surprised that that member has raised the issue of drilling given he is at complete odds with his own party over what is happening at Denniston.
Simpson Scott: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSimpson Scott: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10398. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel) to theMinister of Justice: What steps have been taken recently to stop child sexual abuse online?Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Justice): This week I introduced the Objectionable Publications and Indecency Legislation Bill which targets criminals who prey on children. The bill increases maximum penalties for possessing importing or exporting objectionable materials from 5 years’ imprisonment to 10 years’ imprisonment while also increasing the maximum penalty for distributing or making an objectionable publication from 10 years’ imprisonment to 14 years’ imprisonment.Scott Simpson: What additional protections for children are targeted in the bill?Hon JUDITH COLLINS: The bill also creates a new offence of indecent communication with a child under the age of 16. Indecent communications may include texting picture messaging internet chat or verbal communications via telephone. Indecent communications are damaging to children regardless of the method ofcommunication and the new offence will be punishable by a maximum penalty of 3 years’ imprisonment.Scott Simpson: What other steps is the Government taking to eradicate child sexual abuse online?Hon JUDITH COLLINS: Last year New Zealand was one of 48 countries to sign up to the Global Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Online. The global alliance headed by the European Union and the United States aims to eliminate legal loopholes exploited by the distributors of child sexual abuse material strengthen efforts to grow Interpol’s international database of material and make it easier to initiate joint cross-border police investigations. Efforts are also being made to dismantle child sexual exploitation networks block internet sites seize harmful material and raise public awareness. Stopping child sexual abuse online is a priority for enforcement agencies and a priority for this Government.
Auchinvole Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeAuchinvole Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10402. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National) to theMinister of Conservation: What benefits does he see in the access agreement negotiated between the Department of Conservation and Bathurst Resources for its mine on the Denniston Plateau?Hon Dr NICK SMITH (Minister of Conservation): There are both conservation and economic benefits. The conservation benefits come from the extensive and intensive $22 million programme of pest control covering 4500 hectares on the plateau and its surrounds and a further 25000 hectares in the Heaphy Valley in the Kahurangi National Park. I am advised this will result in a net increase in the populations of great spotted kiwi kākā and blue duck as well as native bats and snails on the West Coast. The economic benefits are 225 direct jobs and $1 billion in export earnings and will be a welcome relief for a region that has been hit hard by the Pike River mine disaster and the financial woes of Solid Energy.Chris Auchinvole: Has the Minister received a letter from the Labour Opposition on the issue; if so is it consistent with other representations he has received on the Bathurst Resources mine?Hon Dr NICK SMITH: Yes the letter from the Labour Party is dated 3rd of this month and states “I urge you to take whatever action you can to support Bathurst’s proposed Denniston mine.” and it is signed by Mr Damien O’Connor. I previously stood on a platform with Opposition environment spokesperson Maryan Street who said on this mine: “Leave the coal in the hole.” But what was even more confusing is that after I approved the mine last Friday Mr O’Connor put out a statement damning the deal.Chris Auchinvole: What advice has the Minister received on how he should deal with appeals against the Denniston mine?Hon Dr NICK SMITH: The letter I received on 3 May on Labour Party letterhead and signed by Mr O’Connor said this: “As Minister of Conservation your involvement is crucial to stop the continuous appeals from Forest and Bird against the mine development.” After approving the Bathurst Resources application last Thursday I received a joint statement from Mr O’Connor and conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson stating that I was riding roughshod over process and that I should give the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society a further opportunity to oppose the mine. It seemsthat Labour’s position is all over the paddock—or should I say “plateau”? I seek leave of the House to table a letter I received from the Labour Opposition on the Bathurst Resources mine dated 2 May 2013.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought to table that letter. Is there any objection? There appears to be none. It can be tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Carter David: Psychoactive Substances Bill — Instruction to Health CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Psychoactive Substances Bill — Instruction to Health Committee[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is objection.
Mallard Trevor: Psychoactive Substances Bill — Instruction to Health CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Psychoactive Substances Bill — Instruction to Health Committee[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I seek leave to put a question to the House without notice or debate that the Health Committee in its consideration of the Psychoactive Substances Bill have the authority to consider and if it sees fit adopt amendments preventing the use of information resulting from animal testing being used in the consideration of specific psychoactive substances for approval.
Event: Members SwornText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEvent: Members Sworn[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Members Sworn12Paul Ayers Robert Foster-Bell was presented to the Speaker made the affirmation required by law and took his seat in the House.
Carter David: List Member VacancyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: List Member Vacancy[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have been advised by the Electoral Commission that pursuant to section 137 of the Electoral Act 1993 Paul Ayers Robert Foster-Bell has been declared to be elected a member of the House of Representatives in place of Dr Jacqueline Diane Blue. I understand that Paul Foster-Bell is present and wishes to make the affirmation. Would he please come forward to the chair on my right.
Carter David: Resignations — Dr Jackie Blue New Zealand National Aaron Gilmore New Zealand NationalText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Resignations — Dr Jackie Blue New Zealand National Aaron Gilmore New Zealand National[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I wish to advise the House that I have received letters from Dr Jacqueline Diane Blue resigning her seat in the House with effect at midnight on Friday 24 May 2013 and from Aaron Wayne Gilmore resigning his seat in the House with effect from Monday 27 May 2013.
Urgent Debates Declined — Primary Industries Ministry—Suspension of Meat Exports to ChinaText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgent Debates Declined — Primary Industries Ministry—Suspension of Meat Exports to China[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10404. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Urgent Debates DeclinedPrimary Industries Ministry—Suspension of Meat Exports to ChinaMr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from the Hon Damien O’Connor seeking to debate under Standing Order 386 the cessation of the importation of New Zealand sheep and beef meat into China as a result of actions by the Ministry of Primary Industries and the failure to adequately respond to these issues. This is a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. However applications for urgent debates are required to be lodged at least 1 hour before the House sits. The member did not meet the deadline with this application. However in any event the House will today continue with the Budget debate. This provides another means for the House to discuss the matter. In these circumstances there is no justification for setting aside the business of the House. The application is therefore declined.
Psychoactive Substances Bill — Instruction to Health CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePsychoactive Substances Bill — Instruction to Health Committee[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Psychoactive Substances BillInstruction to Health CommitteeHon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I seek leave to put a question to the House without notice or debate that the Health Committee in its consideration of the Psychoactive Substances Bill have the authority to consider and if it sees fit adopt amendments preventing the use of information resulting from animal testing being used in the consideration of specific psychoactive substances for approval.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is objection.
Members SwornText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMembers Sworn[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Members SwornPaul Ayers Robert Foster-Bell was presented to the Speaker made the affirmation required by law and took his seat in the House.
List Member VacancyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeList Member Vacancy[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]List Member VacancyMr SPEAKER: I have been advised by the Electoral Commission that pursuant to section 137 of the Electoral Act 1993 Paul Ayers Robert Foster-Bell has been declared to be elected a member of the House of Representatives in place of Dr Jacqueline Diane Blue. I understand that Paul Foster-Bell is present and wishes to make the affirmation. Would he please come forward to the chair on my right.
Resignations — Dr Jackie Blue New Zealand National Aaron Gilmore New Zealand NationalText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeResignations — Dr Jackie Blue New Zealand National Aaron Gilmore New Zealand National[Sitting date: 28 May 2013. Volume:690;Page:10389. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 28 May 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.ResignationsDr Jackie Blue New Zealand NationalAaron Gilmore New Zealand NationalMr SPEAKER: I wish to advise the House that I have received letters from Dr Jacqueline Diane Blue resigning her seat in the House with effect at midnight on Friday 24 May 2013 and from Aaron Wayne Gilmore resigning his seat in the House with effect from Monday 27 May 2013.
Twyford Phil: Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2) — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTwyford Phil: Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2) — First Reading[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10896. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]PHIL TWYFORD (Labour—Te Atatū): I am glad the member Maggie Barry mentioned the Resource Management Act reforms. I am glad she mentioned this Government’s track record in dealing with local government because there is quite a lot to say. There is quite a lot to say about this Government’s relationship with local government because it is a long time—it is a very long time—since this country has seen a Government that has had more contempt for local government a greater willingness to take powers away from local communities and to ride roughshod over theaspirations and rights of local communities around this country. There are many many examples that we can talk about and we will before this 10-minute speaking slot is out. We will talk about some of those things.Labour is supporting this Local Government (Auckland Council) Amendment Bill (No 2). It is a straightforward bill that cleans up an anomaly in the Auckland Council establishing legislation that allows local boards in Auckland to continue to delegate functions as anybody would naturally want them to do; to delegate the day-to-day business to council staff or back up to the governing body in Auckland Council.But Maggie Barry mentioned this Government’s difficult relationship with local government and I am going to talk about the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill a bill currently before this House that is very relevant to this Government’s troubled relationship with local government. The Land Transport Management Amendment Bill that was passed only a couple of nights ago is another example of this Government trampling over the democratic rights of local communities and giving more and more power to Cabinet and to the executive arm of Government.The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority legislation—need we say any more? The elections for the Canterbury Regional Council were suspended by this Government as if Canterbury was Fiji. The Local Government Amendment Act—Mr SPEAKER: Order! I am sorry to interrupt the member.Debate interrupted.
Parker David: Tabling of Documents — Electoral Commission—Decision on Status of United FutureText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Tabling of Documents — Electoral Commission—Decision on Status of United Future[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I seek leave to table the decision of the Electoral Commission that United Future is no longer a political party at law.
Vote: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes53New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Bill read a second time.
Parker David: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I did not raise this point of order during the vote. How can Mr Dunne vote as a party when his party has been deregistered? I do not object to Mr Dunne voting but I cannot see how he can vote as the United Future party when that party has been deregistered at law.
Vote: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat all the words after “That” be omitted and substituted with the words: “this House has no confidence in the National-led Government because it has failed to deliver on its promises and because it has put vested interests ahead of the interests of hardworking New Zealanders.”Ayes53New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 12; 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.
Carter David: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10893. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The question is that the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition be agreed to.
Upston Louise: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10860. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō) to theMinister of Health: What initiatives are included in the Government’s 2013 Budget boost for heart disease and diabetes?Hon TONY RYALL (Minister of Health): New Zealanders with or at risk of developing diabetes and heart disease will benefit from a $35.5 million boost of new funding over 4 years which includes around about $16 million to further increase the number of people getting heart and diabetes checks in order to facilitate better diagnosis of those with diabetes and pre-diabetes.Hon Annette King: Are the predictions for the number of people at risk of developing diabetes set to decrease over the next 4 years; if not why having stated that diabetes is one of our fastest-growing long-term conditions does the funding that he is crowing about today decrease every year from 2014-15 of his 4-year project?Hon TONY RYALL: Because those numbers are consistent with what has been announced in the Budget.Brendan Horan: Setting aside his answer yesterday about “a vast majority” will the Minister acknowledge that there are numbers of diabetics who are finding—Mr SPEAKER: Order! I am going to ask the member to restate his question. He cannot ask any member of the House to set aside an answer that was given in the House yesterday.Brendan Horan: Will the Minister acknowledge that there are numbers of diabetics who are finding that the CareSens meters are not a safe and reliable medical device and because of this are putting their lives at risk daily?Hon TONY RYALL: Patients who have concerns should talk to their pharmacist or general practitioner.