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Hauiti Claudette: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12095. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National):Mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. Ewaihoanaēnei kupu heitohumōtātou kitētahitatau pounamu etūtākina atuai e iaonamatawhakakitenga mai etūwhera maianōai hoki ia kingākāwena mai o āmurinei.[I acknowledge you all. Let these words guide our way to a greenstone door that looks back on the past and closes it which looks forward to the future and opens it .]“Let these words guide our way to a greenstone door which looks back to the past and closes it which looks forward to the future and opens it.” These were the words fromTūhoe at the signing of their deed of settlement earlier this year. It means addressing the wrongs of the past and moving forward to an enduring relationship with iwi and the Crown—a sustainable durable relationship; a bond for future iwi-Crown relationships to be built upon.The settlements to date are forward-looking arrangements. They have the potential to produce positive results for both iwi and the Crown. These settlements are not an end but a beginning. It has been difficult at times for both iwi and the Crown but with genuine—genuine—intent and desire they have worked hard to resolve those differences.The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations has to be congratulated on his vision and foresight but more so on his understanding ofMāori aspirations—of rangatiratanga—for economic transformation. The Minister is keen to seeMāori-ownedland that is currently idle being utilised to benefit the owners. A review of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 is in progress. Land bank properties that have been sitting idle for years are also being looked at and the trash building up on these lands will not be passed off as taonga.I visitedNgāiTahu last week. They are assisting in no small way with the rebuild of Christchurch. I visitedNgātiWhātua yesterday who released theirWhaiRawa housing project to their iwi.National has a track record in achieving Treaty settlements to be proud of. In the first term alone this Government and our Minister reached more Treaty milestones than Labour did in 9 years—103 milestones in our first term compared with Labour’s 94 in 9 years.Ewaihoanaēnei kupu heitohumōtātou kitētahitatau pounamu etūtākina atuai e iaonamatawhakakitenga mai etūwhera maianōai hoki ia kingākāwena mai o āmurinei. Let these words guide our way to a greenstone door which looks back on the past and closes it which looks forward to the future and opens it.The Office of Treaty Settlements has made good progress in the last year. Let us keep that going. There is more to do. I congratulate the Hon Chris Finlayson the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations on his outstanding work. Mihi atu ki a koutou katoa.
Robertson H V Ross: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12037. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson):Nō reiratēnā koutoutēnā koutoutēnā koutou katoa. Honourable members the House is in Committee on the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill. The Standing Orders provide for 8 hours of debate on these estimates. Each member may have no more than two speeches of 5 minutes on each vote. The estimates debate should be relevant to the Government’s current spending plans as contained in the Estimates of Appropriations. All votes are available for debate and will be called in order of seniority of Ministers commencing with the Speaker’s votes. A compendium of the reports of select committees on the votes is available on the Table.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone Records[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12036. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I do not think it is helpful to debate these matters on the floor of the House. The member is certainly welcome to come and talk to me after question time. The important point here is for the member to have a look at Speaker’s ruling 189/1. The issue of when the allegation was made is not a matter for which there is ministerial responsibility.
Norman Russel: Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNorman Russel: Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone Records[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12036. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Thank you for your consideration of my applications. As a point of clarification—you said with regard to the first application that I can be responsible in terms of timeliness only when we became aware of it. We became aware of this particular part of the defence manual only at the weekend. In your ruling you said that this defence order dates back some years. How can that possibly be relevant to turning down my application when it is very clear that the application depends on when I became aware of it? It was only possible to become aware of it on Sunday.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone Records[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12036. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received two letters from Dr Russel Norman seeking debates under Standing Order 386. The first letter relates to actions of the New Zealand Defence Force in acquiring information about the phone calls of a New Zealand journalist and in identifying an investigative journalist as a “subversion threat”. I agree with the member that the requirement of recent occurrence refers to when the member becomes aware of the matter rather than when it actually occurred. However the making of an allegation can never constitute a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. I refer the member to Speaker’s ruling 189/1.An urgent debate is a way of holding the Government accountable for an action for which it is responsible. There must be a distinct Government responsibility for this particular case that is sought for debate. Although I accept that the Minister of Defence is responsible for defence orders that refer to a threat from certain investigative journalists these were first issued in 2003. They alone cannot constitute a case of recent occurrence. The application is therefore declined.The second letter relates to the releasing of a press gallery journalist’s phone records by Parliamentary Service. There is no ministerial responsibility for the actions of Parliamentary Service. The Speaker is responsible not the Government. This application is also declined.
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: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12036. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa)to theMinister of Customs: What is the Government doing to improve border processing?Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON (Minister of Customs):I announced yesterday that SmartGate which is the Customs Service’s automated passenger-processing system is now open to United States and UK travellers with an e-passport. However I have also seen a report that in the unlikely event of a Labour Government getting elected the number of UK and US people wanting to even come to New Zealand might be small enough that we can process them by hand.John Hayes: What information has he seen regarding the success of SmartGate?Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON: There is overwhelming evidence of its success. Since 2009 more than 6 million New Zealanders and Australians have used SmartGate when arriving—that is way ahead of initial estimates—and now with the one-terminal SmartGate Plus which is the one-stop shop we have already had 13000 people using that on departure.
Sabin Mike: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12032. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.MIKE SABIN (National—Northland)to theAssociate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made regarding school property?Hon NIKKI KAYE (Associate Minister of Education):I was pleased to recently announce a $10 million investment in new school buildings for 26 schools around New Zealand. This investment is part of a programme designed to ensure schools have facilities to match their growth. These schools will receive additional funding to help them extend libraries and build multi-purpose spaces. I have seen reports from some school principals that have described this additional funding as very exciting. I have seen another report from a principal who said it is like winning the lottery. Another principal has said that this is brilliant news. The additional funding for schools is another step towards the Government’s goal of providing more modern learning environments to increase learning opportunities and achievement for all students.Mike Sabin: What additional funding has been provided for schools in Northland?Hon NIKKI KAYE: That is an excellent question.Ōturu School inKaitāia will be receiving an additional $569000. This additional funding will enableŌturu School to put funding towards a project that best suits its need. It could include a library extension or a new multi-purpose space. This funding announcement is another example of this Government supporting schools both small and large across New Zealand and I am delighted with the feedback that I have received from principals across New Zealand.
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: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12028. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō)to theMinister for Social Development: What announcements has she made about the first Children’s Teams part of the Government’s Children’s Action Plan?Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Development):Yesterday the Rotorua Children’s Team began working with children and families for the first time. It is taking children who are just below the threshold for Child Youth and Family and as we have seen just far too often we have a number of agencies that hold small pieces ofthe puzzle but have not actually brought them together for the real outcomes that these children need. They are an essential part of our Children’s Action Plan working with vulnerable children and their families to ensure that children are safe from abuse.Louise Upston: How will the Rotorua Children’s Team ensure that agencies are engaged and involved in protecting children?Hon PAULA BENNETT: Well because it has designed it. It has been designed locally by Rotorua people for their own children. It is grassroots and it is made up of Rotorua-based senior professionals representing health education welfare and NGO social services. It is starting very small with just a small number of children and will build up over time as it builds its capacity but it is already making a difference.Louise Upston: What plans are there for further roll-out of the Children’s Teams?Hon PAULA BENNETT: Rotorua and Whangarei are the first demonstration sites. As I have just said Rotorua has started; Whangarei starts in October. Further Children’s Teams are going to be rolled out pretty quickly after that particularly because we will then have a template to go by.
Calder Cam: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCalder Cam: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12025. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]5.Dr CAM CALDER (National)to theMinister for Tertiary Education Skills and Employment: What steps is the Government taking to raise achievement and participation in tertiary education by students in South Auckland?Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister for Tertiary Education Skills and Employment):During the adjournment I announced that the Tertiary Education Commission will support the Auckland University of Technology’s planned expansion of its Manukau campus with a total investment of around $90 million. The expansion will see the number of equivalent full-time students at Auckland University of Technology’s Manukau campus increase from the current 940 equivalent full-time students to 4100 equivalent full-time students by 2020. South Auckland is home to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and most youthful populations with 40 percent of its residents under the age of 25. The quadrupling of full-time places at Manukau is a very significant milestone in the work that the Government is undertaking to make tertiary education more accessible to this fast-growing aspirational group.Dr Cam Calder: What is the demand for tertiary education in the region?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: In 2011 there were 13000 students from Manukau enrolled at universities across New Zealand. That number is expected to reach 18000 by 2021. That is why it is important that we make the investment in expansion in the region now. The current Auckland University of Technology campus in Manukau has been successful in raising aspirations and improving participation for our priority students. Nearly two-thirds of current students are from decile 1 to 3 schools; 62 percent of students areMāori or Pasifika. This expansion will increase the opportunities available for those priority students.Dr Cam Calder: What will the expansion allow Auckland University of Technology to provide in the region?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: The expansion of the Manukau campus will allow Auckland University of Technology to develop a more comprehensive university presence in South Auckland delivering more degree-level programmes and of a wider range than is currently available. Students will eventually no longer have to travel out of Manukau into Auckland City to complete their degrees. Auckland University of Technology will also be able to develop postgraduate programmes and research infrastructure in South Auckland. Finally the expansion will also see 300 new teaching jobs created along with 200 support positions including administration technician and management roles.
Norman Russel: Points of Order — GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNorman Russel: Points of Order — GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone Records[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12018. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Sorry to interrupt. It is a serious issue that relates to the issue of the journalist’s phone records being given to the Henry inquiry. I know we discussed this on the phone earlier but I think for the public record it would be very helpful if you would tell the House that it is your intention to correct some of the answers to written questions that are in contradiction to the media statement that you issued because this is a matter of considerable public interest.Mr SPEAKER: I can advise the member that those answers have been corrected.
Banks John: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of CambridgeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBanks John: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12017. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon JOHN BANKS (Leader—ACT):I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the ACT Party and the people of Epsom to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. I was a first-term member of Parliament when his father visited these shores for the first time as a toddler and at the time I never thought much about this day arriving but it now has.The birth of a first child is a special time for all new parents and I wish them all the very best in raising their son. The birth also represents the wonderful gift of a great-grandson for Queen Elizabeth the Queen of New Zealand. The Queen celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012 following 60 years of dedicated service to this country and to the Commonwealth. In her first address as Queen following her coronation Her Majesty pledged that throughout all of her life and with all of her heart she would strive to be worthy of the people’s trust. The grace and dignity with which she has carried outher role as Queen has meant that she has won not only the people’s trust but their great respect and great admiration.The Queen is not just our monarch but also a mother a grandmother and a great-grandmother. It is a tribute to her that her two grandsons William and Harry have turned into wonderful young men. Young Prince George who is now third in line to the throne will no doubt follow in their footsteps. God save the Queen.Motion agreed to.
Graham Kennedy: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of CambridgeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGraham Kennedy: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12016. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green):The Green Party extends its congratulations to Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their first child. This is in human terms an occasion of personal joy for the royal couple and it is not without constitutional significance for the realm of New Zealand either. Within the lifetimes of many of us our 28th Parliament was fulsome in its notice of motion on the occasion of the birth of the young man’s grandfather. We said then: “To the King’s Most Excellent Majesty: Most Gracious Sovereign we Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives of New Zealand in Parliament assembled in affirming our most earnest desire for the continued health and happiness of Your Majesty and of Your Royal Family beg to express to Your Majesty and to Her Majesty the Queen the deep pleasure with which your loyal subjects of New Zealand have received the announcement of the birth of a Prince …”.I recall this in the most sincere way to survey the distance in time and thought that we have traversed way down here in Aotearoa between the 28th Parliament and the 50th Parliament. The Prime Minister has seen fit to describe Prince George the third in line to the throne as a future King of New Zealand. Humans and constitutions are of course subject to the fates. The precautionary principle might suggest that we welcome him to the royal family and to the realm of New Zealand while prudently keeping our counsel as to the future destiny of the Sovereign State of New Zealand. We welcome George to the human family and we look forward to receiving him on our national soil on the occasion of a visit by his parents.
Shearer David: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of CambridgeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShearer David: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12015. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition):I would also like to join with New Zealanders in congratulating the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son George. It is a wonderful moment in the life of any young couple to celebrate the safe arrival of their first child. In this case Kate and William’s family and friends havebeen joined by millions of people around the world in marking this very special occasion.Becoming a parent is the most important and rewarding job anyone can have. What will make it tougher for William and Kate is that they will raise their child in the glare of constant media scrutiny but from what I have seen and heard about the royal couple they seem to be well prepared and dedicated to bringing up their son in as normal an environment as possible.Like any new parents William and Kate will no doubt be busy adjusting to a very different life right now with that sense of responsibility and more than a few sleepless nights but also with many moments of joy as they watch their son grow up. Along with other New Zealanders I would like to wish the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge all the very best and to warmly welcome their son Prince George.
Key John: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of CambridgeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKey John: Motions — Congratulatory Message—Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12015. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister):I seek leave to move a motion without notice on the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.Rt Hon JOHN KEY: I moveThat the House put on record its congratulations to Prince William the Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge . The birth of a child is an exciting time for any parent. It is a time of great joy and immense celebration. Our families are one of the most important parts of our society and a newborn baby is a reason to come together as a family to share in the happiness of the new parents. Prince George Alexander Louis was born on 22 July. His birth was one of the most eagerly anticipated in recent history. Prince George will live his life in the spotlight as we all share in the joy of watching him grow. I have no doubt that he will grow into a fine young man just like his father grandfather and great-grandfather. I have joined with other leaders across the Commonwealth in congratulating Prince William and Catherine on this momentous occasion.Like many I have watched their love for each other develop and I was pleased to be able to share their wedding day with them along with many others in 2011. I know that they will make wonderful parents. New Zealand’s official gift to the royal couple is a hand-spun hand-knitted fine lace shawl. The intricate design was put together by Margaret Stove. Cynthia Read spun the wool and knitted the shawl. I would like to thank both Margaret and Cynthia for their hard work on this gift. They have done a wonderful job and they should be very proud of their efforts.On this special occasion I have been asked to include New Zealand First in my congratulations. On behalf of the people of New Zealand I am pleased to be able to put on the record of this House our congratulations to Prince William and Catherine and to welcome the newest member of the royal family to the world.
Event: Members SwornText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEvent: Members Sworn[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12015. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Members Sworn8Mr Speaker administered the Oath of Allegiance to Meka Whaitiri who then took her seat in the House.
Points of Order — GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone Records[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12018. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Points of OrderGCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsDr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Sorry to interrupt. It is a serious issue that relates to the issue of the journalist’s phone records being given to the Henry inquiry. I know we discussed this on the phone earlier but I think for the public record it would be very helpful if you would tell the House that it is your intention to correct some of the answers to written questions that are in contradiction to the media statement that you issued because this is a matter of considerable public interest.Mr SPEAKER: I can advise the member that those answers have been corrected.
Carter David: By-Election — Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Electoral DistrictText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: By-Election — Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Electoral District[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12015. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have received from the Electoral Commission a writ declaring MelissaHeniMekameka Whaitiri to be elected to represent the electorate of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti. I understand that MelissaHeniMekameka Whaitiri is present and wishes to take the take the oath. Would she please come forward to the chair on my right.
Urgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgent Debates Declined — New Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of Journalist GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone Records[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12036. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Urgent Debates DeclinedNew Zealand Defence Force—Treatment of JournalistGCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Release of Phone RecordsMr SPEAKER: I have received two letters from Dr Russel Norman seeking debates under Standing Order 386. The first letter relates to actions of the New Zealand Defence Force in acquiring information about the phone calls of a New Zealand journalist and in identifying an investigative journalist as a “subversion threat”. I agree with the member that the requirement of recent occurrence refers to when the member becomes aware of the matter rather than when it actually occurred. However the making of an allegation can never constitute a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. I refer the member to Speaker’s ruling 189/1.An urgent debate is a way of holding the Government accountable for an action for which it is responsible. There must be a distinct Government responsibility for this particular case that is sought for debate. Although I accept that the Minister of Defence is responsible for defence orders that refer to a threat from certain investigative journalists these were first issued in 2003. They alone cannot constitute a case of recent occurrence. The application is therefore declined.The second letter relates to the releasing of a press gallery journalist’s phone records by Parliamentary Service. There is no ministerial responsibility for the actions of Parliamentary Service. The Speaker is responsible not the Government. This application is also declined.Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Thank you for your consideration of my applications. As a point of clarification—you said with regard to the first application that I can be responsible in terms of timeliness only when we became aware of it. We became aware of this particular part of the defence manual only at the weekend. In your ruling you said that this defence order dates back some years. How can that possibly be relevant to turning down my application when it is very clear that the application depends on when I became aware of it? It was only possible to become aware of it on Sunday.Mr SPEAKER: I do not think it is helpful to debate these matters on the floor of the House. The member is certainly welcome to come and talk to me after question time. The important point here is for the member to have a look at Speaker’s ruling 189/1. The issue of when the allegation was made is not a matter for which there is ministerial responsibility.
Members SwornText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMembers Sworn[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12015. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Members SwornMr Speaker administered the Oath of Allegiance to Meka Whaitiri who then took her seat in the House.
By-Election — Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Electoral DistrictText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBy-Election — Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Electoral District[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12015. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 30 July 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.By-ElectionIkaroa-Rāwhiti Electoral DistrictMr SPEAKER: I have received from the Electoral Commission a writ declaring MelissaHeniMekameka Whaitiri to be elected to represent the electorate of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti. I understand that MelissaHeniMekameka Whaitiri is present and wishes to take the take the oath. Would she please come forward to the chair on my right.
Vote: Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12798. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill be now read a second time.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Bill read a second time.
Vote: Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12798. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party votewas called for on the questionThat the amendments recommended by the Social Services Committee by majority be agreed to.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Question agreed to.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Inquiries Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Inquiries Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 22 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12771. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National):Sat sri akaal Mr Assistant Speaker. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to speak on the Inquiries Bill in its third reading. During my previous speech I highlighted that this legislation is part of the reform process that the National Government has taken towards improving law and legislation where necessary.Inquiries are an essential part of our democratic society. Therefore it is essential that we have improved legislation in place so that inquiries can be done based on the need of the hour using strong legislation. The current law governing inquiries is the Commissions of Inquiries Act 1908. As this 1908 Act is over 100 years old some of its provisions are outdated. The amendments made over time have generally been in response to the circumstances of particular inquiries. This means that they may have resolved a specific part of the existing Act without taking its wider context into account.Yesterday the Hon Trevor Mallard moved an amendment that was supported by the Government. As previously drafted the bill allowed an inquiry to make an order to forbid publication of information; restrict public access to any part or any aspect of the inquiry; or hold the inquiry or any part of it in private. We supported the amendment toprovide that before an inquiry makes an order to impose any of these restrictions on access to the inquiry it must take into account the benefit of observing the principle of open justice. The National Government supports the amendment as it will improve the bill and will allow inquiries to operate in a more fair and effective manner. With these words I support and commend this bill to the House.
Henare Tau: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHenare Tau: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 22 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12761. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TAU HENARE (National):I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Earlier in question time in a question by Hone Harawira he spoke in Māori and you said to him that he should pick which one; he should choose either Māori or English—you did. Can I just remind you that we have the right to speak in either English or Māori—
Shanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 22 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12761. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.KATRINA SHANKS (National)to theMinister for the Environment: What recent reports has she seen on the progress of the TV TakeBack programme?Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for the Environment):Last week the programme received its 100000th television for recycling. The programme which sees the Government partnering with a range of councils recyclers and retailers to provide a nationwide network with subsidised options has now diverted thousands of tonnes of harmful material from landfills. The programme has also focused on improving recycling infrastructure raising public awareness and helping build options for the long-term management of electronic waste.Katrina Shanks: Where is the programme currently in operation?Hon AMY ADAMS: Yesterday the programme was launched in the lower North Island and East Cape. Through Government subsidy people in these areas can now recycle their unwanted televisions for no more than $5. Residents in these areas will be advised of the various recycling options via local promotional campaigns. The initiative will get under way in the remaining parts of the North Island including Auckland in October and follows the successful completion of TV TakeBack initiatives in the South Island and Hawke’s Bay over the past year.
Bennett David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBennett David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 22 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12756. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East)to theMinister of Revenue: What benefits will New Zealanders see from Inland Revenue’s Business Transformation programme he launched yesterday?Hon TODD McCLAY (Minister of Revenue):The Inland Revenue Department’s business transformation programme will make interacting with the department easier and less onerous for New Zealanders be they individual taxpayers small businesses or large commercial entities. Specifically it will simplify for taxpayers the transactions that they have with the department and provide greater certainty around taxpayer requirements and obligations. Additionally it will reduce compliance costs for New Zealanders in meeting their tax and social policy obligations while improving the integrity of the revenue collection and administration system.David Bennett: What opportunities will there be for New Zealand companies to get involved in the business transformation programme?Hon TODD McCLAY: That is a very important question. The transformation programme will be staged over several years. It is expected that the capabilities required to develop and implement these new operational systems will be provided by companies from New Zealand and from overseas. In particular there will be significant opportunity for the New Zealand market to participate in various aspects of the programme specifically around the design and build of the new system. The department will begin the procurement process by holding a number of workshops around the country and I as Minister will also be travelling to parts of provincial New Zealand including the cities of Hamilton Tauranga Queenstown Dunedin and Whanganui—all of which will be held by National MPs at the next election—to start the important dialogue with New Zealanders.
Dean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 08 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12526. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki)to theMinister for Food Safety: What update can she provide the public on the safety of infant formula?Hon NIKKI KAYE (Minister for Food Safety):The response team has advised me that PlunketLine and Healthline staff have received approximately 11200 calls since Saturday 3 August. The public information campaign is focused on reaching mums and dads and caregivers who are responding to the information available. I am also advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries’ phone lines have handled approximately 400 calls in the last 2 days and the information page has received over 22000 hits. The Government has committed funds towards online and print advertising including in metropolitan daily newspapers to assist with the public information campaign. This has been a whole-of-Government response. I want to acknowledge my colleagues: the Hon Nathan Guy in particular whom I have been working very closely with; and many of the other Ministers in the ministerial response team. This has been a challenging and evolving situation with changing information. The Government will continue to deal with this issue as a priority.Jacqui Dean: How is the food and grocery sector supporting the Government’s response to the infant formula recall?Hon NIKKI KAYE: Ministers Ryall Goodhew and I have had several discussions with members of the food and grocery sector. I am also aware that the sector is holding daily conference calls with the Ministry for Primary Industries. I am advised that there has been an orderly return of recalled product across 400 retail outlets around the country and that the food and grocery sector members are working to replenish their stocks of alternative product from domestic and overseas sources. I would like to reiterate to New Zealanders that they can return their recalled product to supermarkets for a refund.
Finlayson Christopher: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Business Statement[Sitting date: 01 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12237. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Attorney-General)on behalf of theLeader of the House: When the House resumes on Tuesday 6 August the Government will look to progress the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill and the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill.
Imprest Supply (Second for 2013/14) Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeImprest Supply (Second for 2013/14) Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 01 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12281. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Imprest Supply (Second for 2013/14) BillFirst ReadingHon Dr JONATHAN COLEMAN (Associate Minister of Finance)on behalf of theMinister of Finance: I moveThat the Imprest Supply (Second for 2013/14) Bill be now read a first time .A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Imprest Supply (Second for 2013/14) Bill be now read a first time.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; Independent: Dunne.Noes56New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1.Bill read a first time.
Tabling of Documents — GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Authorisation for Release of DataText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTabling of Documents — GCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Authorisation for Release of Data[Sitting date: 01 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12281. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tabling of DocumentsGCSB Review of Compliance—Investigation into Leak and Authorisation for Release of DataLOUISE UPSTON (Senior Whip—National):I seek leave to table an email referred to by the Hon Steven Joyce answering on behalf of the Prime Minister in question time earlier today.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There appears to be none. Leave is granted.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 01 August 2013. Volume:692;Page:12237. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 1 August 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business StatementHon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Attorney-General)on behalf of theLeader of the House: When the House resumes on Tuesday 6 August the Government will look to progress the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill and the Appropriation (2013/14 Estimates) Bill.
Draft transcript - Thursday 26 September 2013Published as advance copy.Draft transcript - Thursday 26 September 2013
Lole-Taylor Asenati: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLole-Taylor Asenati: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12101. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Le’aufa’amulia ASENATI LOLE-TAYLOR (NZ First):New Zealand First acknowledges that social development is a massive portfolio and it is imperative that this Government closes as many loopholes as possible. The reforms come with an admirable yet somewhat out-of-touch goal of getting more beneficiaries into the workforce through placing restrictive requirements on solo parents couples widows convalescents and the unemployed.Mike Sabin: Out-of-touch goal—getting beneficiaries into work!Le’aufa’amulia ASENATI LOLE-TAYLOR: I hear the member for Northland interjecting quite a lot of the time. That member sounds like somebody who can resist everything except temptation—everything except temptation. The domestic purposes unemployment and sickness benefits have been replaced by three new categories. These categories are known as job seeker support for those actively seeking andavailable for work; sole parent support for single parents with children under the age of 14 years; and supported living payments for people significantly restricted by sickness injury or disability.With over 40 percent of jobs advertised with Work and Income requiring a drug test beneficiaries must now oblige or risk losing their entitlement. We do not see a problem with drug testing; after all we did support that part of the legislation. Parents will face reductions to their benefits if they do not enrol their children in Well Child / Tāmariki Ora checks with a general practitioner and in early childhood education or day care. This has created major concerns for many who see this approach as bullying and dictatorial. Furthermore all people previously categorised as sickness beneficiaries sole parents—The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Sorry to interrupt the honourable member. The time has come for me to report progress.Progress reported.Report adopted.
Hauiti Claudette: Estimates Debate — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Estimates Debate — In Committee[Sitting date: 30 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:12095. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National):Mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E waiho ana ēnei kupu hei tohu mō tātou ki tētahi tatau pounamu e tū tākina atu ai e ia onamata whakakitenga mai e tūwhera mai anō ai hoki ia ki ngā kāwena mai o ā muri nei.[I acknowledge you all. Let these words guide our way to a greenstone door that looks back on the past and closes it which looks forward to the future and opens it .]“Let these words guide our way to a greenstone door which looks back to the past and closes it which looks forward to the future and opens it.” These were the words from Tūhoe at the signing of their deed of settlement earlier this year. It means addressing the wrongs of the past and moving forward to an enduring relationship with iwi and the Crown—a sustainable durable relationship; a bond for future iwi-Crown relationships to be built upon.The settlements to date are forward-looking arrangements. They have the potential to produce positive results for both iwi and the Crown. These settlements are not an end but a beginning. It has been difficult at times for both iwi and the Crown but with genuine—genuine—intent and desire they have worked hard to resolve those differences.The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations has to be congratulated on his vision and foresight but more so on his understanding of Māori aspirations—of rangatiratanga—for economic transformation. The Minister is keen to see Māori-ownedland that is currently idle being utilised to benefit the owners. A review of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 is in progress. Land bank properties that have been sitting idle for years are also being looked at and the trash building up on these lands will not be passed off as taonga.I visited Ngāi Tahu last week. They are assisting in no small way with the rebuild of Christchurch. I visited Ngāti Whātua yesterday who released their Whai Rawa housing project to their iwi.National has a track record in achieving Treaty settlements to be proud of. In the first term alone this Government and our Minister reached more Treaty milestones than Labour did in 9 years—103 milestones in our first term compared with Labour’s 94 in 9 years.E waiho ana ēnei kupu hei tohu mō tātou ki tētahi tatau pounamu e tū tākina atu ai e ia onamata whakakitenga mai e tūwhera mai anō ai hoki ia ki ngā kāwena mai o ā muri nei. Let these words guide our way to a greenstone door which looks back on the past and closes it which looks forward to the future and opens it.The Office of Treaty Settlements has made good progress in the last year. Let us keep that going. There is more to do. I congratulate the Hon Chris Finlayson the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations on his outstanding work. Mihi atu ki a koutou katoa.
Borrows Chester: State Sector Amendment Bill Public Finance Amendment Bill (No 2) Unit Titles Amendment Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: State Sector Amendment Bill Public Finance Amendment Bill (No 2) Unit Titles Amendment Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 10 July 2013. Volume:692;Page:11961. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]State Sector Amendment BillPublic Finance Amendment Bill (No 2)Hon CHESTER BORROWS (Associate Minister of Justice):I moveThat the Unit Titles Amendment Bill be now read a second time . I will apply my affable if bumbling approach to this reading.The Government Administration Committee considered that the amendments to the Unit Titles Act 2010 proposed in Part 27 of the Statutes Amendment Bill be introduced. They are minor and technical but as there are so many of them—21 in total—it was considered more appropriate for them to be considered as a separate bill by the committee so it recommended that course of action.The Unit Titles Act 2010 has been in force since June 2011. Its purpose is to allow bodies corporate that comprise all unit owners in a development to operate and manage unit title developments and the Act provides guidance to bodies corporate and unit owners to assist them in managing their property. I commend the bill to the House.