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Vote: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
Vote: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill be reported back to the House by 31 May 2012; and that the committee have the authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions) during any evening on a sitting day and on a Friday in a sitting week and outside the Wellington area despite Standing Orders 188 190 and 191(1)(b) and (c). 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 59; Maori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 57 
New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1. 
Motion agreed to.
Roy Eric: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
Roy Eric: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
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Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: The Minister for Social Development in her first call indicated that there would be an instruction to the select committee and as we are breaking new ground somewhat I thought it might be pertinent and of assistance to the House just to acquaint the House with the appropriate Standing Order in relation to the debate. It is Standing Order 286(3) if members wish to look at that: “Any debate on the question for a motion under this Standing Order is restricted to the special powers or instruction set out in the motion. It may not extend to the principles objects or provisions or the bill to which the motion relates.” Furthermore the report from the Standing Orders Committee re-emphasised that very point by saying: “Relevancy should be strictly enforced by the Speaker during the debate on an instruction to a select committee.”
Woodhouse Michael: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
Woodhouse Michael: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
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MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (National) 
: 
 Not a single person listening to this debate on the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill this afternoon will be any the wiser about what the other side thinks. We already knew that it thought the Government was bashing beneficiaries. We have heard for so long “Where are the jobs?” and “Not a single solitary coherent alternative argument or plan has been put in place.” I have to say I find it very ironic that Mr Tirikatene said today “Where is the plan?” when in this House last week all Labour could say was “There are too many plans. We are being overwhelmed by plans; stop producing so many plans. We cannot keep up with them.” There is a very good reason why that is the case because when we came to office Treasury was predicting that unemployment would go above 9 percent and that we were facing 10 years of fiscal deficits. Well I am very proud of the fact that this Government has halved those fiscal deficits the unemployment rate never went over about 6.5 or 6.6. percent and is dropping and we have had growth in every single one of the last 10 quarters bar one. That is a plan. That is a plan that is working. 
The most disgraceful aspect of this debate was the member Holly Walker and her scaremongering for beneficiaries about what this bill will mean for them. Well I have a reassurance for them. There is not a single person on a welfare benefit in this country who needs fear anything by this bill. But I will tell you what is bashing beneficiaries: it is leaving 16 and 17-year-old young men and women to disappear out of the education system—90 percent of them popping back up on the unemployment benefit when they turn 18. It is leaving vulnerable young women to drop kick boyfriends who are not the parents of the children those women have borne and it is about leaving them to fend for themselves—that is bashing beneficiaries. 
I am very proud of the work that is being done by this Minister and this Government to rectify that. I am very proud of the fact that this bill is being brought in at a time when it is most needed and I strongly support it.
Hipkins Chris: Regulatory Reform Bill Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill — Second Readings 
Hipkins Chris: Regulatory Reform Bill Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill — Second Readings 
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CHRIS HIPKINS (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I think a party can amend its own vote; that is fully understandable. But to retrospectively call for a party vote where no party vote was called before is I think somewhat newer territory for the House. 
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson) 
: Well it is but having said that the House is the master of its own destiny and the member has sought leave. It does not have to be granted.
Vote: Regulatory Reform Bill Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill — Second Readings 
Vote: Regulatory Reform Bill Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill — Second Readings 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Regulatory Reform Bill be now read a second time. 
Ayes 107 
New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 8; Maori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; Mana 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 14 
Green Party 14. 
Bill read a second time.
Vote: Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill — Second Reading 
Vote: Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill — Second Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill be now read a second time. 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 59; Maori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 57 
New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1. 
Bill read a second time.
Joyce Steven: Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill — Second Reading 
Joyce Steven: Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill — Second Reading 
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Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Acting Minister of Finance) 
: 
 I move  
That the Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill be now read a second time 
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Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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12. 
CLARE CURRAN (Labour—Dunedin South) 
 to the  
Prime Minister 
: Why has the New Zealand Government taken a different decision to the Australian Government with regard to security matters relating to Huawei’s involvement in broadband projects? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Acting Prime Minister) 
: 
 As has been the longstanding practice of this House by successive Governments I do not intend to comment on matters of security. 
Clare Curran 
: Has he been briefed on the reasons for the Australian Government’s decision to ban Huawei Technologies from tendering for national broadband network contracts and if so has he taken any action since to instruct relevant Ministers to re-examine New Zealand’s taxpayer-funded broadband contracts with Huawei? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: There has been no such instruction. 
Clare Curran 
: Can he guarantee the security of the new broadband network in the light of decisions to award Huawei supply deals with the Government’s partners for the ultra-fast broadband scheme in an equipment deal last year with Chorus? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: We take network security very seriously. The Government works with all suppliers and operators to address any security concerns that may be identified and is committed to working with operators and suppliers to protect the integrity and confidentiality of New Zealand’s telecommunication networks. 
Clare Curran 
: How many visits to Huawei’s Chinese headquarters in Shenzhen have occurred since November 2008 by National Cabinet Ministers? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: I am unable to answer that question on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Dean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Dean Jacqui: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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10. 
JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki) 
 to the  
Minister of Internal Affairs 
: What progress has the Government made to combat the trade of objectionable images of children? 
Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister of Internal Affairs) 
: 
 Last week I announced that the Department of Internal Affairs censorship compliance unit has been working with Microsoft on the development of PhotoDNA world-class technology designed to make it easier to identify images that exploit or endanger children. This technology will allow investigators to process data more efficiently as well as re-examine the methods they use to review the images. The trading of objectionable images of children is abhorrent and as a Government we will be doing all we can to stop it. 
Jacqui Dean 
: How else is the Government contributing to international efforts to combat access to objectionable images? 
Hon AMY ADAMS 
: The Department of Internal Affairs is very active in pursuing and prosecuting individuals who participate in the possession and trade of child sexual abuse images. This includes close cooperation with enforcement agencies both in this country and overseas to close down sites and rescue children. By way of example Department of Internal Affairs officials recently identified offending and notified the United Kingdom police who rescued two children and apprehended the perpetrator all within 48 hours of the initial detection. We should be very proud of the work that this unit does to keep children safe.
Little Andrew: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Little Andrew: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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9. 
ANDREW LITTLE (Labour) 
 to the  
Minister for ACC 
: Which of the investigations now under way in ACC—the Malcolm Crompton—led investigation into privacy issues or the Police investigation into alleged blackmail—will deal with the disclosure of former ACC Minister Nick Smith’s letter regarding Bronwyn Pullar to the media? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister for ACC) 
: 
 I am not convinced that either investigation is likely to deal with the disclosure of this letter as Dr Smith released the letter himself to the media following confirmation from Ms Pullar that she was happy for him to do so. However if the Privacy Commissioner or the police wish to look into this then that is a matter for them. 
Andrew Little 
: How did a communication from former National Party president Michelle Boag about her involvement in Bronwyn Pullar’s case and intended only for the Minister get disclosed to the media including social media? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: That is a matter that I would like to know the answer to. However any people who send me information about ACC can expect that I will send it straight to ACC. That is what a Minister does. 
Andrew Little 
: Does she believe that it is appropriate for Ministers or their staff to disclose to the media including social media personal information held by departments agencies or Crown entities about people who criticise the Government? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: Certainly not. 
Andrew Little 
: What assurance can she give ACC claimants who are finding decisions on their claims frustrating and difficult that their concerns are being taken seriously by ACC and that they too will not find their details leaked to the media including social media? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: I am very concerned about the privacy issues. That is why I asked for a report from ACC—I made sure that that was available for the public to see on the website a few days after the leaked emails—in terms of the information that Ms Pullar had and she had put out to the  
Dominion Post 
. I was very concerned about that. That is why I am very much obliged to the Privacy Commissioner for the work that she is doing to in fact lead this inquiry into the privacy issues around ACC. I actually think it is extremely important that this issue be dealt with properly.
Kaye Nikki: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Kaye Nikki: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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8. 
NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) 
 to the  
Associate Minister of Education 
: What announcements have been made about the first school property public-private partnership in New Zealand? 
Hon CRAIG FOSS (Associate Minister of Education) 
: 
 Yesterday I announced that Learning Infrastructure Partners are the preferred bidder for the first school property public-private partnership in New Zealand. The Ministry of Education has entered into negotiations with Learning Infrastructure Partners. If successful the consortium will design construct finance and maintain the new Hobsonville Point primary and secondary schools for the next 25 years. This is an important milestone in the process towards completing negotiations for the first school property public-private partnership being developed in New Zealand. 
Nikki Kaye 
: What will be some of the benefits of having a school property public-private partnership? 
Hon CRAIG FOSS 
: This public-private partnership model will give boards and principals more time to focus on student achievement by transferring property management and responsibilities to a private partner. Evidence shows that educational outcomes improve when school leaders are able to focus their time and energy on education rather than administrative matters such as property management. 
Hon Nanaia Mahuta 
: What safeguards will he require in the contract with Australian company Programmed Facility Management to ensure that it does not cut corners or provide a poor quality service in order to maximise its profits as has occurred in some public-private partnership examples overseas? 
Hon CRAIG FOSS 
: I understand there are many successful models overseas but the member can be assured that the ongoing and final negotiations of the contract will contain clauses that the consortium must deliver to a good standard required as will be in the contract when it is announced.
Bennett Paula: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
Bennett Paula: Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill — First Reading 
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Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Development) 
: 
 I move  
That the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill be reported back to the House by 31 May 2012; and that the committee have the authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions) during any evening on a sitting day and on a Friday in a sitting week and outside the Wellington area despite Standing Orders 188 190 and 191(1)(b) and (c). 
 I make mention of the shortened time period for the select committee particularly on the basis of there being a 3-week adjournment period where members will have an opportunity to hear submissions and actually hear the rest of it. This bill has been well and truly traversed. In August last year the Prime Minister made announcements and gave details around it. We had a Welfare Working Group that worked over a period of quite some months and traversed up and down the country. We believe that the public have had a great opportunity to see this. They should be able to get their submissions in on time and that is why we advocate for the shorter select committee process.
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Huo Raymond: Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill — Second Reading 
Huo Raymond: Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill — Second Reading 
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RAYMOND HUO (Labour) 
: 
 To better understand what the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill has to offer we can ask a landlord or any landlords—corporate or private ones—and they will tell us that the rents they would normally expect to receive should be fair and reflect the value of the land. That is not difficult to understand because it is the best principle of property rights. What is difficult to understand is that the National Government under this bill challenged the basic principles of property rights between the landowner and the lessees. 
This bill seeks to change the norm and this bill will severely compromise the property rights of the landowner—the Crown in this case—to negotiate a fair return on the full value of the land. The bill would replace the land valuation basis for setting rents for pastoral leases with a property-earning capacity basis. So the difference is basically between land value and the property-earning capacity of the lessee. 
Labour is opposing this bill for four main reasons. Firstly I should reiterate that Labour supports the continuation of tenure by leaseholds on Crown pastoral lands to ensure sustainable management and protective utilisation of high-country leases. I agree with the submitters who expressed the need for certainty in rental setting. We agree that this is a priority. However certainty can be achieved by using a system that recognises the total value of the land not selectively choosing aspects of that value. Selectively choosing aspects of that value has actually put the interests of the 231 lessees that this bill seeks to address before the interests of the farming sector at large and the interests of the 4.4 million New Zealanders. 
Secondly rent for these properties is already set relatively low—that is 2 percent excluding improvements. By cutting this further which is exactly what this bill seeks to achieve the National Government will be forgoing potential revenue which could go towards much-needed protection for other fragile high-country environments. 
Under the existing regime a discount was already possible if the lessees could not afford the full rent. Labour supports the principle of income-related rents where cases of hardship can be established and the fair rights of lessees are difficult to uphold. We support implementation of a mechanism to provide relief to those lessees who can demonstrate that a fair market rental is beyond the earning capacity of the land they occupy. 
Debate interrupted.
Vote: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Vote: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Local Government and Environment Committee consider the Game Animal Council Bill. 
Ayes 97 
New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Maori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 23 
Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1. 
Question agreed to.
Auchinvole Chris: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Auchinvole Chris: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National) 
: 
 This is a bill that certainly warrants support. We have heard the previous speaker from New Zealand First Richard Prosser saying the Game Animal Council Bill is a United Future agreement bill. Well I think that sells it a little cheap. The origin the genesis goes back quite a long way; certainly it goes back to 2005. I was aware of its discussion. I believe there were 4000 submissions on it from people and it certainly is nothing new to the recreational hunting practitioners. 
Recreational hunters are very special people Mr Deputy Speaker and I know that you are reasonably keen on recreational hunting and have some expertise in fishing I am told. That is all well and good and all to the benefit of everybody. I am a very keen fisherman myself and the hunting I have done I have thoroughly enjoyed. But for those who are really gripped with it it is an all-absorbing very very important part of their lives. I remember asking one standard West Coast deer hunter—and he is not a man who I think has ever lied—“How many deer have you shot in your lifetime?”. Honestly he had smoke coming out of his ears with concentration and eventually he said: “Oh Chris I don’t know but it’s thousands.” Thousands thousands. Not a light-hearted involvement; a thorough commitment to good hunting practices. 
I can remember when I arrived in New Zealand how I was struck by the relative freedom we all have to go hunting—that is something that is well worth preserving—particularly in comparison with other countries. It is almost one could say a birthright. But management of the hunting stock is something that has been engaged in for centuries—centuries. Gamekeepers were not a casual luxury. They had a real job to do. Game wardens have a real job to do. The Department of Conservation has divided jobs to do in this. The management of the hunting stock by recreational hunters is something that is not just sensible; it is extremely positive from all points of view. It will be a statutory body; a voice for recreational hunters giving voice by recreational hunters. They will work hand in hand with the Department of Conservation. They will work hand in hand with other users of the recreational estate. I have been speaking today with recreational hunters on the West Coast which must be one of the bastions of good hunting still remaining in New Zealand and I have heard nothing except thorough thorough support for this bill and its sentiments. I have great pleasure in supporting it. Thank you very much.
Vote: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Vote: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Game Animal Council Bill be now read a first time. 
Ayes 97 
New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Maori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 23 
Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1. 
Bill read a first time.
Woodhouse Michael: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Woodhouse Michael: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 One vote in favour.
Hipkins Chris: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Hipkins Chris: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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CHRIS HIPKINS (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. As I am aware the Standing Orders allow that any member can correct a vote during that vote being undertaken. They need to have leave to do so only if the vote has been read out. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: OK. I will accept the member and I will instruct the Clerk at the Table to record the vote so ACT is now recorded.
Woodhouse Michael: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Woodhouse Michael: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek leave to cast a vote on behalf of the ACT Party. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: Was the ACT Party not called? 
MICHAEL WOODHOUSE 
: It was and I am afraid that I missed it. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? 
Chris Hipkins 
: He doesn’t need leave—the vote hasn’t been counted yet. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: Let us just clarify this. We have gone past the call for ACT and the member is asking for that vote to be noted. Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that?
Goldsmith Paul: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Goldsmith Paul: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) 
: 
 I think that listening to the speeches from the other side of the House has confirmed to me why both those parties have struggled to get much support in provincial and rural New Zealand because they are out of touch with the concerns and interests of those people. It is fair to say that there is not much in the way of game animals in Epsom but there are plenty of pigs to be found in the Waitakeres. [ 
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Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: If members want to have a debate they can go out into the lobby. This cross-chat is not helpful to the occasion. 
PAUL GOLDSMITH 
: I am delighted to support this Game Animal Council Bill to go to the select committee for consideration. I think it is a worthwhile bill. There is room for everybody in the conservation estate in New Zealand and a wide range of interests and this makes good sense that we can allow people interested in hunting game to get out there and have some say and involvement in the organisation of these things. I will not trespass on the time of the House but I do support this bill. Thank you very much. 
A party vote was called for on the question that the Game Animal Council Bill be now read a first time.
Vote: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
Vote: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Search and Surveillance Bill be now read a second time. 
Ayes 61 
New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 59 
New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Maori Party 2; Mana 1. 
Bill read a second time.
Bridges Simon: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
Bridges Simon: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
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SIMON BRIDGES (National—Tauranga) 
: 
 It was a good speech it was a learned speech from Denis O’Rourke and I empathised with him when he talked about the Star Chamber. Sometimes when I listen to Green members in this House I feel like I am back there. But I do want to put his mind at ease because very much the intention of the Justice and Electoral Committee—and I was on it—in relation to this bill the Search and Surveillance Bill was not to increase State powers but simply to rationalise them to modernise them and to consolidate them. I am not going to stand here with my hand on heart with this 259-page bill—which I agree with David Parker is an incredibly complex and a difficult piece of work—and say that it absolutely in every single case does not increase any State power whatsoever. But that was certainly our intention when we came to it and I think we tried to stay very much true to that. 
I do want to just return to the Hon David Parker’s speech. I do not want to sound a dud note but it is a bit rich to have a member from the Labour Party lecturing this side of the House about media freedoms and press freedoms when Labour’s stated policy from Clare Curran is to absolutely increase regulation and State sector control of the media. So if the media are listening to this—and maybe some of them are—just remember which side of this House has actually stood up for freedoms in the past and which side actually has as its stated policy to increase State control of the New Zealand media. 
Turning to this bill I am not going to take very long at all on it. I do not want to talk about the substance. Frankly as I said it is complex. It was some time ago that the select committee sat but just to talk about— 
Hon Maryan Street 
: Oh you mean you’ve forgotten. 
SIMON BRIDGES 
: —pretty much—the select committee process I do want to say that some can be cynical of the process but in regard to this bill and then the special committee that was set up to deal with the ramifications of the Supreme Court decision in  
Hamed 
 it was a first-class process. I think it proved that all parties—the Labour Party the Green Party ACT with Rodney Hide and the National Party—could come together. We could come together at short notice with some urgency and we could take advice. We applied our minds to the situation we were presented with and I think if I do say so myself the committee did a first-class job. 
I come back just in summary: this bill does not intend to increase State powers; what it does intend to do is to update the law consolidate the law and rationalise it.
Blue Jackie: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
Blue Jackie: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
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Dr JACKIE BLUE (National) 
: 
 I am pleased to speak to the second reading of the Search and Surveillance Bill. I am a new member on the Justice and Electoral Committee. I know it was a very complicated bill and the previous committee did an excellent job. I would like to wish the new Minister of Justice Judith Collins well in her role and also the previous chairman of the committee Chester Borrows in his new role as Minister for Courts. 
This legislation updates old powers and old law—over 50 years old—which well and truly needed to be done. It is quite timely that it will be enacted. Importantly there are new powers but they are balanced by safeguards that protect human rights such as requiring independent authorisation before exercising search powers. Enforcement officers must justify the reason for search powers to be used and those officers must be neutral. There are also detailed reporting requirements for all concerned—that is the issuing officer and the chief executive of the relevant agency in Parliament. Importantly the Act will be reviewed in 2016 and amendments can be made at that stage. And importantly this bill does not impact on New Zealanders under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. 
There are other safeguards which we can debate in the House when we have the Committee stage. I certainly commend this bill to the House. Thank you.
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Fenton Darien: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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8. 
DARIEN FENTON (Labour) 
 to the  
Minister of Labour 
: What action if any does the Government intend to take in respect of industrial action currently occurring in New Zealand? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) 
 on behalf of the Minister of Labour: The industrial actions taking place at the moment are matters that are between the employers and the employees. The Government has not been asked to intervene and does not intend doing so. 
Darien Fenton 
: Will her Government’s planned legislation to remove the requirement to conclude collective bargaining not mean workers have no options left but to strike in order to achieve fairer wages and working conditions? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: No the vast majority of collective agreements are signed without problem. 
Darien Fenton 
: Does she agree Oceania Group’s aged-care workers would not need to be striking at the moment if her Government had provided them with a fair $15-an-hour minimum wage? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: No. 
Darien Fenton 
: Does she agree that her Government’s policies undermining workers’ rights have encouraged employers to pay less and if not how does she explain her answers to written questions yesterday which show that almost half the number of jobs created in the last year have been minimum-wage jobs? 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: In answer to the first part of the question no. In relation to the second part of the question it is important that new jobs are created in the economy. They are opportunities for people to progress.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
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KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National) 
: 
 It is my privilege to stand and support the second reading of the Search and Surveillance Bill. Briefly I would like to touch upon a point that was raised during the select committee process. It was to be ensured that the cultural and religious beliefs of the person being searched be adequately respected and protected. Thus clause 120(1A) was inserted to require all officials to take care of sensitive issues during rub-down searches and strip-searches. This was the point that I wanted to touch on during this contribution. I commend this bill to the House.
Simpson Scott: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Simpson Scott: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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12. 
SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel) 
 to the  
Minister for the Environment 
: What action has the Government taken to assist local councils to deal with the possible contamination of residential and community properties in Moanataiari? 
Hon Dr NICK SMITH (Minister for the Environment) 
: 
 The Government has agreed to provide $238000 to assist the Thames-Coromandel District Council and the Waikato Regional Council with the issues arising from arsenic contamination of this subdivision in Thames following representations by the local member. The funding is being used for additional tests on the 212 residential properties and for the immediate remediation of hot spots at the Moanataiari School and the local childcare centre. 
Scott Simpson 
: What steps at a national level is the Government taking to improve management of health risks from contaminated sites? 
Hon Dr NICK SMITH 
: The Government last year adopted a national environment standard for managing contaminated soil setting out safe levels across 12 contaminants including arsenic. This is seen as a more efficient process than having each one of our 78 councils engage in the necessary expertise to determine safe levels. The new standard took effect on 1 January this year. The Government is also advancing a programme of work as part of the memorandum of understanding with the Green Party on further steps that would have New Zealand better manage the environmental risks from contaminated sites.
Dunne Peter: Motions — Misuse of Drugs (Classification of Tapentadol) Order 2011—Approval 
Dunne Peter: Motions — Misuse of Drugs (Classification of Tapentadol) Order 2011—Approval 
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Hon PETER DUNNE (Associate Minister of Health) 
: 
 I move  
That pursuant to section 4A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 this House approve the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of Tapentadol) Order 2011 made under section 4 of that Act. 
Motion agreed to.
Brownlee Gerry: Parliamentary Service Commission — Membership 
Brownlee Gerry: Parliamentary Service Commission — Membership 
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Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) 
: 
 I move  
That pursuant to section 15(1)(d) of the Parliamentary Service Act 2000 the following members be appointed as members of the Parliamentary Service Commission: Michael Woodhouse Chris Hipkins Metiria Turei Barbara Stewart Te Ururoa Flavell and Hone Harawira. 
Motion agreed to.
Brownlee Gerry: Standing Orders — Sessional 
Brownlee Gerry: Standing Orders — Sessional 
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Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) 
: 
 I move  
That the Abortion Supervisory Committee the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Air New Zealand Limited be public organisations for the purposes of the Standing Orders. 
Motion agreed to.
Vote: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
Vote: Search and Surveillance Bill — Second Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendments recommended by the Justice and Electoral Committee by majority be agreed to. 
Ayes 61 
New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1. 
Noes 59 
New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Maori Party 2; Mana 1. 
Question agreed to.
Woodhouse Michael: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Woodhouse Michael: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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9. 
MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (National) 
 to the  
Minister for Communications and Information Technology 
: What recent progress has the Government made to improve New Zealanders’ access to broadband? 
Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for Communications and Information Technology) 
: 
 I am happy to report that the Government’s Ultra-fast Broadband Initiative is now under way in Dunedin. By July of this year there will be new fibre past 1400 homes and businesses and providing connections to 14 schools in North Dunedin. Along with the ultra-fast broadband builds under way in Ashburton Christchurch Rangiora and Blenheim this will provide real opportunity to boost economic growth and increase productivity in the South Island. 
Michael Woodhouse 
: What recent progress has been made in the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative? 
Hon AMY ADAMS 
: A launch was held at Eureka in the Waikato last week to mark the first five of 154 new broadband wireless towers being delivered under the scheme. As well as the new tower at Eureka new towers are now also up and running in Motueka Waitakere Kumeu and Puketaha and 44 existing towers have also been upgraded to date. This means the first rural New Zealanders are now enjoying the benefits of the Rural Broadband Initiative with the added benefit of better cellphone coverage as well. I am proud to be part of a Government delivering real results for rural New Zealand.
McKelvie Ian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
McKelvie Ian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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6. 
IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitikei) 
 to the  
Minister for Primary Industries 
: Has he received the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels? 
Hon DAVID CARTER (Minister for Primary Industries) 
: 
 Yes Minister Wilkinson and I received the report from the panel last Friday and we have released the report today. I thank the panel chaired by the Hon Paul Swain for its excellent report. It is clear from the report that there have been issues of abuse on some foreign charter vessels. This is completely unacceptable and a risk to New Zealand’s reputation. The Government will not tolerate the abuse and exploitation of crews on foreign charter vessels. 
Ian McKelvie 
: What steps will the Government take in light of the report into foreign charter vessels? 
Hon DAVID CARTER 
: The report contains 15 recommendations. The Government has already accepted in principle and is acting on the inquiry panel’s first six recommendations. These include such measures as tightening the code of practice and moving to 100 percent observer status on the foreign chartered vessels. The remaining recommendations which the Government is still considering cover legislative amendments ratifying international conventions and significant policy changes. The Government wants to understand the wider economic impacts before making any decision on these. 
Darien Fenton 
: Will there be extra funding for his department or the Department of Labour so that they have the staff and equipment necessary to properly monitor and enforce foreign charter vessels’ compliance with the recommendations that this Government has accepted today or will they be expected to do that within current baselines? 
Hon DAVID CARTER 
: I am confident that all ministries and departments can initiate the recommendations accepted so far by the Government within current funding arrangements.
Parker David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Parker David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour) 
: 
 I seek leave to carry my question over to the return of the Minister of Finance. 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is objection.
O'Connor Simon: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
O'Connor Simon: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
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4. 
SIMON O’CONNOR (National—Tamaki) 
 to the  
Minister of Justice 
: What initiatives is the Government planning in the justice system to help reduce drug and alcohol related offending? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Justice) 
: 
 The Government will set up a drug and alcohol court pilot to deal with carefully selected offenders with severe alcohol and drug dependencies. The 5-year pilot is due to be up and running later this year in Auckland. The aim of the pilot is to deal with 100 offenders a year who have severe addiction problems and need more intensive treatment to help them break the cycle of substance abuse. The drug and alcohol court pilot will deliver on priorities under the Government’s Drivers of Crime work programme which include reducing alcohol-related harm and improving the availability and accessibility of alcohol and drug treatment services. 
Simon O’Connor 
: How would an alcohol and drug court work? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: Offenders who are facing up to 3 years’ imprisonment for crimes where alcohol and drug abuse is a contributing factor will be assessed by a specialist under the direction of a District Court judge. The specialist will determine the most appropriate treatment programme from a range of options. There will be ongoing judicial supervision of the treatment. We know that alcohol and other drug abuse contributes to a wide range of harm including public disorder accidents violence child abuse lower productivity and illness. 
Iain Lees-Galloway 
: Given that alcohol abuse is such a devastating driver of crime why has she allowed progress on the Alcohol Reform Bill to grind to a halt and will she make sure that that half-hearted piece of legislation is strengthened so that it can achieve its purpose and reduce the incidence of alcohol-fuelled crime? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: Contrary to grinding to a halt it has got a whole new lease of life since I became the Minister of Justice. I have to say I am enjoying—[ 
Interruption 
] That member is clearly not in the loop in terms of justice issues.
Ross Jami-Lee: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
Ross Jami-Lee: Game Animal Council Bill — First Reading 
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JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany) 
: 
 I would like to take just a very short call in favour of the Game Animal Council Bill and to advocate to the House that this does get support. I understand that this bill has been a long time in the making and so for the people watching tonight and the people in the gallery it will be a very good thing for them to see this bill being passed through its first reading. 
I also have to say we should be congratulating the Hon Peter Dunne on bringing this to the House. I know he has been a passionate advocate for the game animal community and with having this bill going through in his name he will be very pleased. And so what if it came through as the result of a confidence and supply agreement? We are a Government that gets things done. We are a Government that is about action. We are a Government that lives up to its promises. And we are a Government that is going to pass this bill through its first reading this afternoon. And good on Labour for supporting it; it is good that Labour members are going to support it. But if the only opposition they can come up with is the fact that Peter Dunne supports the mixed-ownership model then that is a very weak seat of opposition they have. 
The fact that 4000 people submitted on this issue through the process says to me that the Game Animal Council enthusiasts are passionate people and want to see this happen. Also the fact that the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation has been operating for some time very successfully says to me that this bill will have good implications for the community should it be implemented. The fact that this bill is here tonight going through the process and getting put into place is something that the Game Animal Council community is looking forward to and it will be very pleased to see this happen. [ 
Interruption 
] The Hon Maurice Williamson asks how this will affect my electorate. Well there is lots of shooting that takes place in some parts of South Auckland but I do not think that it is of animals unfortunately. I look forward to this bill being passed tonight through its first reading and getting a lot of support from the House. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: Gareth Hughes—is this a split call? 
Gareth Hughes 
: Yes. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: A warning bell at 4 minutes.
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