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Macindoe Tim: Taxation (KiwiSaver HomeStart and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMacindoe Tim: Taxation (KiwiSaver HomeStart and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2595. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TIM MACINDOE (Senior Whip—National):I seek leave for the debate on the bills that we are about to commence to be taken as one debate with clauses to be voted upon separately.
Carter David: General DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: General Debate[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2582. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member’s time has expired.
Hipkins Chris: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHipkins Chris: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2581. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CHRIS HIPKINS (Senior Whip—Labour):The rules of the House allow for the lodging of 12 primary questions in a day. I note that no other member has lodged a 12th question and therefore I seek leave to ask one.Mr SPEAKER: The member can seek leave. Leave is sought to ask an additional question on the basis that there are only 11 on the sheet. Is there any objection? There is objection.
O'Connor Simon: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeO'Connor Simon: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2576. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.SIMON O’CONNOR (National—Tāmaki)to the Minister of Health: What reports has he received in relation to the increased funding for cochlear implants announced in Budget 2014?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN (Minister of Health):Budget 2014 provided an extra $6.3 million over 4 years for a bilateral cochlear implant programme for children meaning that children with profound hearing loss now receive two funded cochlear implants and children under 6 with only one implant are offered the opportunity to have a second funded implant. Twenty-nine newborn babies and children have now received two funded cochlear implants since this additional funding was announced last year and that is really something to celebrate.Simon O’Connor: Has access to cochlear implants been improving and what benefits do they provide to recipients?Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN: Funding for the cochlear implant programme has been increased over the last few years which has resulted in record numbers of children and adults receiving implants in the last year. In 2007-08 there were 87 patients provided with cochlear implants. In 2013-14 there were 131 children and adults treated. Cochlear implants are life changing. They can significantly improve children’s hearing and learning abilities and the earlier they are fitted the better.
Parmar Parmjeet: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParmar Parmjeet: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2571. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]5.Dr PARMJEET PARMAR (National)to the Minister for Social Housing: What are the next steps in the Government’s social housing reform programme?Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Housing):Good progress is being made on the Government’s social housing reform programme which will deliver more social houses of the right size and in the right place to families in need. We have announced an extra 3000 income-related rent subsidies so more families can be housed and we are working with Housing New Zealand to speed up its build and redevelopment programme. We have also started the tenancy review process which sees people who can afford to leave social housing move on to make room for someone in more need. So far 37 people have moved into private rental and four have actually moved into their own home that they have purchased. The next steps including the release of the Ministry of Social Development’s purchasing intentions about where and for how much they will be buying social housing places will be announced very soon.Dr Parmjeet Parmar: How does the reform programme help those in need of emergency housing?Hon PAULA BENNETT: The Government’s reforms will help people across the housing continuum from those wanting to buy their own home to people living in tents and cars. Today I announced details of the $500000 cash injection for emergency housing providers. The funding will go to 16 providers and will help them continue to support vulnerable families while we do a thorough review of funding to the sector. This comes on top of the Government already contracting with two community housing providers in Christchurch who are housing single people and families in short-term accommodation.Dr Parmjeet Parmar: What feedback has she been getting about the Government’s social housing reform programme?Hon PAULA BENNETT: We have held six public meetings around the country and the feedback from the community sector has been positive inquisitive and quite challenging. It is very keen to get involved. Another positive piece of feedback about the Government’s plan to diversify social housing by growing community providers was that “Tenants with high and complex needs may be better off being transferred to a community housing provider …”. That support of course is coming from Phil Twyford himself.
Seymour David: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSeymour David: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2566. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DAVID SEYMOUR (Leader—ACT):I think the views have been fairly well canvassed but on behalf of the ACT Party I would like to congratulate the boys on a sensational performance—from both teams last night—and without jinxing anybody wish our team the best of luck come Sunday. If you were to make one observation about this game and our success so far it is not so long ago that there was a serious debate about whether or not we could afford to leave a particular star player out of the team when he was not fitting into the team. I think what this team has shown is that you cannot afford to rely on just one star player when you have a large team. In fact I think it is fair to say that the New Zealand First caucus has demonstrated this pretty ably recently too. However what the New Zealand cricket team has shown is that a playing team will always beat a team of players and on Sunday they go with our blessing. Thank you.Motion agreed to.
Dunne Peter: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDunne Peter: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2565. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon PETER DUNNE (Leader—United Future):As Dale Steyn prepared to bowl those last couple of balls to Grant Elliott last night a most irreverent thought crossed my mind and that was that I hoped he bowled them overarm. It did remind me of a great occasion in the past when a lot was riding on the outcome of a match and a certain incident occurred. Then I thought that actually that would have been totally inappropriate in the spirit of that game because of the camaraderie the intense competition and sheer delight of all who took part even though the South Africans were reduced to grief and tears at the end—and that was the sheer emotional outpouring of what had been an extraordinary occasion. When you looked around the scenes in the crowd and you saw people standing there with their hands to their cheeks for those last couple of overs a bit like Munch’s famous painting the reality was that this was a country riding on the outcome of this spectacular occasion. Grant Elliott long the butt of criticism did that great New Zealand thing of defying the critics by coming right and hitting the winning runs.But that achievement last night extraordinary wonderful and uplifting as it was is a memory today. There is a bigger challenge ahead on Sunday. We wish the Black Caps every success at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. We wish them good fortune. We wish them favourable weather conditions—and forget the Duckworth-Lewis for once—and we wish them success and triumph. When we resume in this House next Tuesday let that be the victory that we celebrate. Let that be the occasion for the letting off of a huge amount of support and hysteria and maybe if the Government saw fit today to move this motion on the semi-final it may choose to adjourn the House in celebration for the week once we win the final so go the Black Caps on Sunday.
Fox Marama: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFox Marama: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2565. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARAMA FOX (Co-Leader—Māori Party):I want to add my congratulations with all of those who have taken up the sport of tipney cricket in the backyard who have pulled out their esky and chucked it on the beach and bowled googly little things—this is the extent of my cricketing knowledge you understand—and googly little overarms that pass as something that looks like a bowl at the cricket down on the beach. I was just like everybody else amazed at the performance. I am a loyalist at heart. I will back the underdog for ever. I am not sure whether you have noticed that but it is something about me.I watched the team and we got to about 10 overs out. I was doing the back-of-the-envelope maths and I thought we could do it. I have to admit I fell asleep. Shame I know—a sin. But I was woken by the screaming and the jumping up and down. I did try to watch the riveting debate on the Harmful Digital Communications Bill and that might have been what put me to sleep but I did wake up in time to see that it was all down to the last two balls. Like everyone else all over the country children were being woken from their sleep wives were being disturbed from their rest and women were jumping up and disturbing their husbands who might have been trying to watch something else.But I want to note this. I went straight to Twitter and this is what AB de Villiers tweeted last night: “It was an amazing game of cricket. This was probably the most electric crowd I have ever played in front of.” He also tweeted: “I couldn’t ask any more from my boys. It’s hurting quite a bit but we gave it our all.” I thought that sense of fair play the distinguished way in which they took this very hard loss points to the calibre of that team.I do not want to put the “hoodie” on our team—Hon Member: The what?MARAMA FOX: The “hoodie goodie”—I do not know what you call it but that is what we call it. I do not want to tempt fate but I want to add my best wishes along with everybody else to the Black Caps for the upcoming final. I know we can do it. Go the boys.
Bindra Mahesh: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBindra Mahesh: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2564. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MAHESH BINDRA (NZ First):I rise to take this call proudly on behalf of New Zealand First. What a game! Cricket used to be in every New Zealand Indian’s bloodstream. It is in our bone marrow now. I do not have many nails left for Sunday. It was an emotional roller coaster that was mesmerising sickening and pulsating—all at the same time. For anyone who has played cricket at any level this game had it all. I had text updates and at the 30-over mark when South Africa was batting I genuinely thought we were looking at a run chase in the mid-300s. Then God put his black cap on and it rained.I wonder whether some babies born in 9 months’ time will feature Duckworth-Lewis in their name. In response Brendon McCullum blasted and then fell. We had a run-out as our heroes from previous matches fell. There were starts but we needed a partnership to win. Step up Grant Elliott and Corey Anderson. Step up Daniel Vettori who somehow squeezed that impossible four when we most needed it. But the best comment goes to Grant Elliott whose modus operandi was as he put it: “See ball hit ball.” It worked. He became the “Beaver” of this World Cup. The match was like two old ships of the line slugging it out where one mistake can be cruelly punished.Can I pay tribute to the South African team. The cruelty of sport was written over their aghast expressions as the ball sailed high and wide and into the stands for six. These two exceptional teams played hard but fair. This ought to have been the final because both teams deserved to be there. But only one can be there. So we are in the final for the first time ever proving that rankings and the history books count for nothing in the here and now. The Black Caps now face one of the two other dynamos of world cricket—India or Australia. It is somewhat like Northland where Winston Peters is fighting both history and the sledging of National but I digress. [Interruption] Does it hurt?Last night proved that underdogs do win and that fairy-tale endings can happen. To AB de Villiers who must be reliving every loss unfortunately from last night I say: “Don’t.” You sir and your team were gentlemen for your country and the sport of cricket. South Africa proved as gallant in defeat as I know it would have been in victory. I think one English commentator wrote words to the effect of: no sledging; it is possible. To the Black Caps but especially to coach Mike Hesson and captain Brendon McCullum I say: “You have done our nation proud.” Go the Black Caps!
Turei Metiria: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTurei Metiria: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2563. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]METIRIA TUREI (Co-Leader—Green):It was a hell of a match. I too was glued to my seat last night but because I was stuck in meetings—important ones—I also had my finger glued to Twitter which provided me with an in-depth and increasingly hyperbolic analysis of the game especially the descriptions of everybody’s mums who were either in the kitchen hiding and cringing or were shouting at the TV it seemed. But I was yesterday in the company of thousands of New Zealanders who revelled in the victory and who join us in congratulating Brendon McCullum and the New Zealand Black Caps on reaching finally the final of the International Cricket Council World Cup.New Zealand is a world-beater. We are a tiny nation of underdogs and we consistently punch above our weight. We are a people who bravely push the boundaries and in the case of the Black Caps—in their efforts last night—who score them mercilessly as well. I want to make special mention of the “Hairy Javelin” Grant Elliott who compiled a superb innings of 84 not out including hitting the winning six. I note that Grant and the Greens share a passion. I learnt from Twitter last night that his profile says he is into energy efficiency and a green future. This makes me doubly proud and I will quite happily buy him a coffee any day. [Interruption] Jealous!A match that has it all as yesterday’s did does not happen unless both teams perform superbly and I express my commiserations to AB de Villiers and his South African team. South Africa played a huge cricket game last night. They did not deserve to lose; their problem was that New Zealand deserved to win. So now it is off to Melbourne and the Black Caps’ first ever World Cup final. On behalf of the Green Party I want to wish them all the best and to bring it back—no pressure. Kia ora.
Mallard Trevor: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2563. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South):On behalf of the Labour Opposition I want to join with Dr Coleman in his best wishes for the team. It is a slightly unusual approach. In these circumstances we normally wait until after the final but I can see that he wanted to get in while the Prime Minister was away. They are a magnificent team and I think we are all growing to believe that they can do it. I have noted as one does—one goes back on the Facebook feeds—that Grant Elliott was described by a member of this House as an “ageing bit-part player” when he was selected. I want to say as an ageing bit-part player that sometimes the less mature people do not quite appreciate what we can do.
Coleman Jonathan: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World CupText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeColeman Jonathan: Motions — Black Caps—2015 Cricket World Cup[Sitting date: 25 March 2015. Volume:704;Page:2563. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN (Minister for Sport and Recreation):I seek leave to move a motion without notice in relation to the Black Caps’ performance in the Cricket World Cup.Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There does appear to be none.Hon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN: I move That the House express its admiration for the New Zealand Black Caps’ performance during the 2015 Cricket World Cup to date and wish them good luck for the final on Sunday. Last night New Zealanders had the privilege to witness the greatest finish to the greatest day in New Zealand’s one-day cricket history. There will be a period when we can reflect on the wider benefits of this Cricket World Cup but right now it is all about the team. New Zealanders have been enthralled for the past 6 weeks by a range of stellar performances which have absolutely uplifted the country. We have seen Brendon McCullum leading from the front taking apart various bowling attacks ably supported by a great seam attack—people like Trent Boult Tim Southee and Kane Williamson stepping up when needed; Dan Vettori putting in a consistent string of excellent performances; and of course last night when it really counted when it was really stacked against the team Grant Elliott otherwise known as the “Hairy Javelin” stepping up to guide New Zealand to victory with an outstanding 84 not out off 73 balls. I do not think there will be a New Zealand cricket fan who witnessed that last night who will not take the image of that final six over long on to their graves.That was a wonderful performance but this is a wonderful group of young New Zealanders and I think the way they reacted with humility in victory their graciousness and the way they talked to the Proteas afterwards who were obviously very disappointed with what was a shattering experience for them point to the character of this team. Brendon McCullum is an outstanding leader. Mike Hesson has coached that team fantastically. We are in the World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday and 4.4 million New Zealanders are behind that team. As Brendon McCullum says on TV: “Dare to believe.” We do dare to believe and I think this team is going to do very very well on Sunday. So go hard go well and go the Black Caps in Melbourne.
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Vote: Environmental Reporting Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionVote: Environmental Reporting Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4547. Text is subject to correction.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat Part 1 be agreed to.Ayes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Part 1 agreed to.
Vote: Environmental Reporting Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionVote: Environmental Reporting Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4547. Text is subject to correction.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the amendments be agreed to.Ayes 60New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Noes 61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.
Vote: Environmental Reporting Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionVote: Environmental Reporting Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4547. Text is subject to correction.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the amendment be agreed to.Ayes 60New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Noes 61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not agreed to.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 87 in the name of Eugenie Sage to clause 4 and new clause 4A be agreed to.
Vote: Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — Second ReadingsText is subject to correctionVote: Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — Second Readings[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4529. Text is subject to correction.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill and Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill be now read a second time.Ayes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Bills read a second time.
Vote: Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — First ReadingText is subject to correctionVote: Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4502. Text is subject to correction.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Bill read a first time.
Mallard Trevor: Environmental Reporting Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionMallard Trevor: Environmental Reporting Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4547. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Trevor Mallard): We now move to the debate on Part 2. We have Eugenie Sage’s amendments to clauses 7 10 12 13 14 16 18 and 19 set out on Supplementary Order Paper 87 and a tabled amendment inserting new clause 11A. I am making it clear that we are debating those amendments and what was agreed at the second reading.
Borrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionBorrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4539. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): I will be taking the votes separately but I will be moving between the votes on clauses 2 3 and 4 without further debate.Clause 2 agreed to.Clause 3 agreed to.Clause 4 agreed to.Bill to be reported without amendment presently.
Macindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionMacindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4539. Text is subject to correction.]TIM MACINDOE (Senior Whip—National):I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. It is a fresh point of order and I wish to emphasise that I am certainly not challenging your ruling. I am simply making the point that at the start of this particular debate I sought leave—and it was agreed by the whole Committee—for the debate to be taken as one question but for the votes to be taken separately. Therefore I believe it is now appropriate for you to take the vote on each clause separately because that was the resolution of the Committee.
Borrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionBorrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4539. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): I am sorry but the advice I have had—and I repeat it to the Committee—is that we now need to go through the vote separately on clauses 2 3 and 4 without further debate because it has been put.
Cunliffe David: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionCunliffe David: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4539. Text is subject to correction.]Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn):I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. There are two parts to this point of order. The first is to correct my earlier point of order where I indicated—and it was supported by the Government whip—that in the event that it was clauses 5 6 and 7 we could treat them separately from 2 3 and 4. On closer inspection however I see that they are subclauses of clause 4 and so cannot be put separately. The advice that we have received is that it may be possible by leave with your willingness to look leniently at the process and in view of your comment about the nest to extend the debate on clauses 2 3 and 4. I would ask you to consider that.
Mark Ron: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionMark Ron: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4539. Text is subject to correction.]RON MARK (NZ First):In order to be try to be helpful I recognise that this puts you in a very awkward position as the Chair. It is unusual for a whip to challenge the decision of the Chair particularly when the question has been put. I worry that that actually might set a precedent. Maybe a way forward might well be that if someone sought leave for an extra call to be given at this point in time setting aside what is normal rules and conventions and the Standing Orders that would do it without the embarrassment of a senior whip being seen to be challenging the authority of the Chair in such a manner.
Cunliffe David: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionCunliffe David: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn):I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I am just seeking a clarification as to procedure. Unanimous as we are with the Government whip on the matter that we are within the bounds of the time that had been informally agreed for this debate and therefore in principle that we welcome the opportunity for Government members to make a contribution to the debate nonetheless your previous ruling was that you had already put the question on clauses 2 3 and 4 and my good colleague Dr Megan Woods had noted that clauses 5 6 and 7 were still available for debate. I wonder whether your intention was in fact to carry out the vote that you had put and then to open up debate leniently on the remaining clauses.
Borrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionBorrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): I will take the member’s point. If a member from the Government seeks a call—[Interruption] I call Scott Simpson. [Interruption] I will remind the member seeking the call that we are looking for novel new and creative contributions to the debate.
Macindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionMacindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]TIM MACINDOE (Senior Whip—National):I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Could I ask you to explain to this Committee when there are members of all sides of the Committee seeking the call why you are shutting down the debate particularly when no Government member has had a chance to speak. And could I also make the point that there was agreement between the parties as to how this debate would be dealt with and we are within the time frame and all members expected that the time frame would be observed.
Borrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionBorrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): The member makes an excellent point. The question is that clause 2 stand part. [Interruption] I am sorry. The question is that clause 2 stand part. All those in favour will say Aye—
Woods Megan: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionWoods Megan: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]Dr MEGAN WOODS (Labour—Wigram):I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I just note that you put the question on clauses 2 3 and 4 of this bill but there are actually an additional three clauses of the bill—5 6 and 7. So I am wondering what the Chair’s intention is to do with those clauses of the bill. Maybe a National Party member might like to take a call on one of those clauses.
Borrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionBorrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): I take the member’s point. However the question has been put. The debate was becoming repetitious. I take the point that National members did not receive a call. I take it they are not upset that the matter has now moved on and we are now about to debate the Environmental Reporting Bill.
Macindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionMacindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]TIM MACINDOE (Senior Whip—National):I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Could I just make the point that you have just put the question when not a single National member has spoken despite the fact that several National members were seeking the call—not too slowly because they have sought the call before and been overturned.
Borrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionBorrows Chester: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4538. Text is subject to correction.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): Members the question is that clauses 2 3 and 4 stand part. Those of that opinion will say Aye those against will say No. The Ayes have it. I will report this bill without amendment presently.
Roy Eric: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionRoy Eric: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4535. Text is subject to correction.]THE CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): I call Gareth Hughes and remind the Committee that we are looking for new and novel and creative contributions. [Interruption]
Macindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In CommitteeText is subject to correctionMacindoe Tim: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4533. Text is subject to correction.]TIM MACINDOE (Senior Whip—National):I seek leave for all remaining clauses of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill to be considered in one debate with the questions on the clauses to be taken separately at its conclusion.The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): Leave for that purpose is sought. Is there any objection? There is not. We will be debating clauses 2 to 4 as one motion.
Foss Craig: Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — Third ReadingText is subject to correctionFoss Craig: Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4530. Text is subject to correction.]Hon CRAIG FOSS (Minister for Small Business)on behalf of theMinister of Finance: I move That the Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill be now read a third time.Bill read a third time.
Mallard Trevor: Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — Second ReadingsText is subject to correctionMallard Trevor: Appropriation (2014/15 Supplementary Estimates) Bill Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — Second Readings[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4503. Text is subject to correction.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Grant Robertson.
Bennett Paula: Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — First ReadingText is subject to correctionBennett Paula: Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4501. Text is subject to correction.]Hon PAULA BENNETT (Associate Minister of Finance)on behalf of theMinister of Finance: I move That the Imprest Supply (First for 2015/16) Bill be now read a first time.
Mallard Trevor: General DebateText is subject to correctionMallard Trevor: General Debate[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4498. Text is subject to correction.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Just before I call the member I am going to ask the Hon Paula Bennett to speak just a little bit more quietly when other members are speaking especially about serious topics. Thank you.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Southern District Health Board—Replacement of BoardText is subject to correctionCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Southern District Health Board—Replacement of Board[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4488. Text is subject to correction.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Dr David Clark seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the dismissal of all members of the Southern District Health Board and the appointment of a commissioner. This is a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. The dismissal of the board and the appointment of a commissioner were announced this morning. This is an important issue upon which debates have been held in the past. However the Minister of Health has made a ministerial statement on the matter in the House today and importantly Dr Clark has had the opportunity to comment on it. On this basis I am not convinced that I should set aside further business of the House today. The application is therefore declined.
Lees-Galloway Iain: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is subject to correctionLees-Galloway Iain: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4487. Text is subject to correction.]1.IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY (Labour—Palmerston North)to the Chairperson of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee: Does he intend to call for further submissions on the Health and Safety Reform Bill before it is reported back to the House?JONATHAN YOUNG (Chairperson of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee):As the member knows Standing Order 195(1) allows for a chairperson to request any person to attend and give evidence before the committee. He also knows that this action is most often taken in circumstances where there is a shortened report-back date on the bill and the committee is not due to meet for some time so the chair will call publicly for submissions under this Standing Order. Any such action taken by the chair is also on behalf of the committee so it is in effect subject to the committee’s approval. However in most other cases the decision to call for submissions is a decision that the committee would make.Iain Lees-Galloway: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker.Mr SPEAKER: Yes—listen I can understand the point of order. I am going to invite the member to ask the question again because I do not believe that it has been answered.Iain Lees-Galloway: My question which was on notice is to the chairman of the—Mr SPEAKER: The member will just ask the question.Iain Lees-Galloway: —Transport and Industrial Relations Committee: does he intend to call for further submissions on the Health and Safety Reform Bill before it is reported back to the House?JONATHAN YOUNG: To call for a submission is a decision that the committee would make.Iain Lees-Galloway: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker.Mr SPEAKER: We have had a second go at it; we are moving forward. Could the member could ask his supplementary question.Iain Lees-Galloway: All right then. What is the purpose of the 2-month extension for reporting back the Health and Safety Reform Bill which he sought leave of the committee to request from the Business Committee?JONATHAN YOUNG: As that member will understand from discussions in the committee it is an opportunity for the caucus committee to review and to commit—[Interruption] But as that member knows any decisions about the bill until the bill is reported to the House are for the committee to decide.
Simpson Scott: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is subject to correctionSimpson Scott: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4487. Text is subject to correction.]12.SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel)to the Minister for Senior Citizens: What steps is the Government taking to combat elder abuse?Hon MAGGIE BARRY (Minister for Senior Citizens):This is World Elder Abuse Awareness Week. One in 10 seniors has suffered some form of abuse or neglect and that is simply unacceptable. [Interruption] It may not be to the braying Opposition but most right-minded people would be concerned about that. Last year Age Concern received more than 2000 referrals for older people who suffered some form of physical financial or psychological abuse. Annually this Government distributes $1.7 million across 27 elder abuse and neglect prevention services around New Zealand to provide free and confidential support. On Friday I am releasing a video explaining why enduring power of attorney is so important for vulnerable seniors. A new umbrella initiative called Connects which we are rolling out across several communities will bring together agencies that will connect older New Zealanders to each other and will help prevent social isolation and elder abuse.Scott Simpson: What support is available for those who care for our elderly?Hon MAGGIE BARRY: There are more than 430000 carers in New Zealand which means that around one in 10 of us helps to care for a family member or a friend with everyday life. That is very hard for carers to balance in their lives so this afternoon when we celebrate 10 years of the Carers Alliance we are launching a new set of resources including five new online programmes to make it easier for those who care for our seniors to look after their own needs and access information to help seniors. One such programme is to provide webinars a web-based service that will enable seniors to engage with professionals about specific issues for seniors.
Sage Eugenie: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is subject to correctionSage Eugenie: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4483. Text is subject to correction.]9.EUGENIE SAGE (Green)to the Minister for Primary Industries: Does he stand by his statement in regard to the export of swamp kauri that “we manage it very very closely”?Hon NATHAN GUY (Minister for Primary Industries):Yes. The Ministry for Primary Industries takes its legal responsibilities very seriously and works closely with the Customs Service on the export of indigenous products. There is a 100 percent inspection rate of notified exported kauri products by the ministry or by AsureQuality to make sure that these products are permitted under the Forests Act. In the last 18 months 80 consignments have been physically inspected and six were not approved. Yesterday I requested further advice from the ministry on improvements that can be made in managing the milling and exporting of swamp kauri.Eugenie Sage: If he and his ministry take their legal responsibilities very seriously why was important information missing from 81 percent of the “intention to export” notices submitted to the Ministry for Primary Industries in 2013?Hon NATHAN GUY: I am unaware of those allegations. What I am aware of is that the Ministry for Primary Industries takes a real focus on this issue. It complies with the Forests Act.Eugenie Sage: I seek leave to table a 2014 spreadsheet from the Northland Environmental Protection Society of “intention to export” notices submitted to the Ministry for Primary Industries in 2013—Mr SPEAKER: Order! The document has been described. I will put the leave to the House and the House will decide. Leave is sought to table that particular document. Is there any objection? There is objection.Eugenie Sage: If his ministry is managing this issue very very closely why is this log for sale online on a global wholesale trade platform when the Forests Act prohibits the export of kauri logs?Hon NATHAN GUY: The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating that particular issue and the early information that I have had about that photo is in fact that that log is likely to be sitting here in New Zealand.Eugenie Sage: I seek leave to table a screenshot taken today from the Alibaba website—Mr SPEAKER: Order! That information is available if members want to go and look it up.Eugenie Sage: What action will the Minister take to tighten loopholes that have seen the illegal export of ancient swamp kauri logs and the plunder of Northland wetlands and that have made a mockery of the Forests Act’s protection of a scarce and valuable resource?Hon NATHAN GUY: I refute a lot of those allegations made by that member. There is already a 100 percent inspection rate of notified export swamp kauri products. Indeed if the member had listened to my primary answer she would have heard me say that I have requested further information from my officials to do with the milling and exporting of swamp kauri.
McKelvie Ian: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is subject to correctionMcKelvie Ian: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4482. Text is subject to correction.]8.IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei)to the Minister for Primary Industries: What announcements has he made in Budget 2015 that will future-proof New Zealand’s biosecurity system?Hon NATHAN GUY (Minister for Primary Industries):As part of Budget 2015 I announced that biosecurity funding will be boosted by $24.9 million over 4 years in addition to $2 million of capital funding. This funding will be used for a range of new biosecurity initiatives including more biosecurity detector dogs more X-ray machines improving New Zealand’s import health standards and greater auditing of other countries. In the Budget we also announced a new levy on overseas travellers to help protect our border which means that travellers will pay for customs and biosecurity services rather than the taxpayer. This is good news.Ian McKelvie: How can the New Zealand public contribute to the futureproofing of our biosecurity system?Hon NATHAN GUY: Biosecurity is important to all New Zealanders regardless of whether they are a food producer a tourism operator or even just someone who enjoys our unique biodiversity. The public can have their say on how they see the biosecurity system functioning now and also on how the system may operate to protect our interests into the future in the next 10 years. Participation in the Biosecurity 2025 strategy has already started and the public can register their interest by emailing biosecurity.
Naylor Jono: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is subject to correctionNaylor Jono: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 17 June 2015. Volume:706;Page:4478. Text is subject to correction.]5.JONO NAYLOR (National)to the Minister for Social Development: What reports has she received on the Government’s Youth Service?Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister for Social Development):The Youth Service is helping at-risk young people aged 16 and 17 build their skills and prepare them for employment. At the end of March 86.5 percent of young people enrolled in the Youth Service were engaged in education training or workplace learning. That is a 10.4 percent increase and is more than 1000 clients more than at the same time last year. Youth Service providers have told us that the percentage achieving National Certificate in Educational Achievement level 2 or equivalent has more than doubled compared with last year from less than 10 percent to nearly 25 percent which means that nearly 1500 more young people are achieving that qualification. This is just one of the ways that we are helping support young people into work.Jono Naylor: What else is the Government doing to support young people off welfare and into work?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: The Government is running a number of programmes to help support young people into work. We are putting $15.4 million over the next 4 years into our Limited Service Volunteer scheme as part of Budget 2015. This programme provides educational motivational and job options to unemployed young people. This will result in 800 placements a year. We are funding an extension of our 3K to Christchurch scheme which has already seen 1300 people granted a one-off payment to relocate and take up a job offer in other parts of the country. Of these 465 grants were made to clients aged 16 to 14. So this Government is focused on providing a range of options to improve the employment prospects of young people in New Zealand.