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Graham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGraham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10859. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]11.Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green) to theMinister for Climate Change Issues: Is he concerned by the continued increasing trend in atmospheric CO2 levels that recently breached 400 parts per million at Mauna Loa?Hon TIM GROSER (Minister for Climate Change Issues): Yes and that is why I am concerned about the glacial pace of negotiations internationally towards a global solution to the problem.Dr Kennedy Graham: Why is New Zealand—with what the OECD has described as its advanced emissions trading scheme whose price signals need strengthening—theonly country that made a binding commitment in the first Kyoto Protocol period and has not made a second commitment?Hon TIM GROSER: There are actually nearly 100 countries that have no unilateral target no conditional target and no statement about whether they will even put in place policies. They account for about 22 percent of emissions which is 100 times the level of New Zealand emissions. I think that is where the problem lies.Dr Kennedy Graham: Does the Minister agree that the problem actually lies in his inability to recognise and acknowledge that the framework convention makes a distinction between the countries that he just identified as not having been required to have legal obligations and those that have and that he is trying to get out of the group of those that have?Hon TIM GROSER: That is precisely the crux of the problem. When Kyoto deals with only 14 percent of emissions leaving 86 percent of emissions outside we will never have progress. The entire focus internationally should be on a global agreement.Dr Kennedy Graham: In determining New Zealand’s commitment—presumably sometime this year—will the Minister reconcile his supplementary answer in question No. 6 today that “we are aligning ourselves with world prices” with today’s indicative carbon spot price of 57c for certified emission reductions and 5c for emission reduction units?Hon TIM GROSER: Absolutely. The world price is what it is. It reflects the fact that not sufficient countries are doing enough in this space and that the eurozone is responsible for most of the carbon price and is in the middle of a deep recession.
Carter David: Tabling of Documents — Electoral Commission—Decision on Status of United FutureText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Tabling of Documents — Electoral Commission—Decision on Status of United Future[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is no objection. It can be so tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Wagner Nicky: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWagner Nicky: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10857. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.NICKY WAGNER (National—Christchurch Central) to theMinister for the Environment: What recent announcement has the Government made to recognise outstanding environmental achievement?Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for the Environment): Yesterday at Parliament I hosted the Green Ribbon Awards which recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals organisations businesses and communities to protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s environment. This year’s awards had more than 200 entries from 46 towns and cities across the country and the finalists covered initiatives in a wide range of areas. Eleven category winners from around the country were announced with the Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust awarded the supreme winner for its work to protect and sustain our coastlines. Can I congratulate all of last night’s finalists and winners.
Carter David: Budget DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Budget Debate[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member will recall that I gave a ruling earlier today. The member is welcome to have another look at that but at this stage I am continuing to recognise United Future as a party here in this House.
Bennett David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBennett David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10855. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) to theMinister of Transport: What are some of the benefits of the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill passed by the House on Tuesday?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Minister of Transport): Now the Land Transport Management Amendment Act it puts in place the Public Transport Operating Model which is an ongoing partnership between regional councils and public transport operators for the planning and contracting of public transport. The Public Transport Operating Model was developed through a collaborative process involving the public transport sector. It has a high level of support from operators and regional councils. The Act also simplifies the process for putting in place public-private partnership arrangements and removes the provision to implement a regional fuel tax. Opposition to this Act is opposition to public transport.David Bennett: Why is the Government amending the public-private partnership arrangements in the original Land Transport Management Act?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: The bill simplifies the process for approving public-private partnerships. The Government wants to ensure that there is a more straightforward process which will reduce the barriers or potential barriers to the use of these partnerships. We believe that using public-private partnerships is a legitimate way to address some of the longstanding transport infrastructure needs of the country.Iain Lees-Galloway: Can the Minister confirm that this law strips Auckland councillors of their democratic right to decide how to spend their own transport budget of $459.5 million—or one-third of Auckland ratepayers’ money—and that it makes thistask the responsibility of the unelected board of Auckland Transport which is now bound to follow his Government policy statement? Why does he hate democracy?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: No. That is to say the least a very jaundiced view of the collaborative arrangements we have as a Government with Auckland Council.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10854. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Leave is so sought. Is there any objection? There is.
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10846. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I am not aware of any Standing Order that would prevent me from doing so.
Yang Jian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYang Jian: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10852. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]4.Dr JIAN YANG (National) to theMinister of Tourism: What reports has he received on the effect of theHobbit movies on tourism and visitor numbers?Hon CHRIS TREMAIN (Associate Minister of Tourism) on behalf of theMinister of Tourism: The Minister has received reports from Tourism New Zealand that January to April holiday arrivals for 2013 were up 10 percent on last year’s arrivals with visits from the US up 23 percent. It is no coincidence that this follows the release of the firstHobbitfilm and the launch of the “100% Middle-earth 100% Pure New Zealand” campaign which has been particularly strong in America. In the first 3 months of the year 8.5 percent of visitors to New Zealand said thatThe Hobbitwas a factor in choosing to come here. Those 8.5 percent of visitors spent around $153 million which can be partially attributed to the Hobbitmovie. This means more money in the pockets of our local businesses which is great news for the accommodation and hospitality sectors tourism operators and businesses such as Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours Weta Workshop and the Lord of the Ringstour companies.Dr Jian Yang: Is he aware of any opposition toThe Hobbitthat could have undermined these tourism benefits?Hon CHRIS TREMAIN: Mr Speaker—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order!Hon CHRIS TREMAIN: Yes I—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! Would the member Andrew Little please refrain from such loud interjections.Hon CHRIS TREMAIN: Yes I am aware of some groups who would have preferredThe Hobbitbeing filmed offshore as opposed to here in beautiful New Zealand. I am also aware of groups that claim that the economic benefits ofThe Hobbitwere unsubstantiated. This was particularly confusing when some of the leaders of these groups took an unexpected journey of their own to the premiere of the Hobbitmovie. There is no doubt thatThe Hobbit has helped to increase visitor numbers. New Zealand tourism is benefiting from the decisive action taken by the Government to ensureThe Hobbitwas filmed here.Dr Jian Yang: What does the future hold forHobbit-related promotion of New Zealand?Hon CHRIS TREMAIN: Next month Weta Workshop will be collaborating with Tourism New Zealand at San Diego’s comic conference to attract futureHobbit-inspired visitors. Weta is expecting an additional 40000 tourists—that is actually a big deal—this year already and other businesses are reporting increased numbers. Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours manager Russell Alexander said that the film set was at the coalface of the tourist boom with January to March visitor numbers almost double those of the previous year. “It’s been a fantastic summer.” he said.
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! I indicated to the member that I had received advice.
Hipkins Chris: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHipkins Chris: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CHRIS HIPKINS (Senior Whip—Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I can assure the Speaker that it is not relitigating the decision. In his answer to my earlier point of order the Speaker indicated that he had received advice that there were no issues with regard to the appropriations. The appropriation I have in front of me states under its scope—and it is on page 110 of the information supporting the estimates—that the scope of the appropriation is limited to funding for the United Future parliamentary party to support its leader’s office. You indicated to me that you had received some legal advice—Mr SPEAKER: No I did not.CHRIS HIPKINS: —that the decision you had made was not in breach of that.Mr SPEAKER: Order!CHRIS HIPKINS: This is a legal matter. People go to jail for spending money that is not covered by an appropriation.
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! Would the member please resume his seat. My ruling gives the reasons and the justification for my decision. That is the end of the matter.Chris Hipkins: Point of order—Mr SPEAKER: Is it a fresh point of order or is it concerning a decision I gave earlier?Chris Hipkins: It is a fresh point of order.Mr SPEAKER: Is it concerning a decision I gave earlier?Chris Hipkins: It is clarifying a clarification that you gave on the ruling.Mr SPEAKER: Then it is only in that—[Interruption] Order!Chris Hipkins: No no this is a very important point.Mr SPEAKER: Order! Then it is a matter of relitigating a decision I have made and I do not want to have to ask—Chris Hipkins: It’s not relitigating—Mr SPEAKER: I will hear the member.
Parker David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. My point of order was a new point of order. It was a request that you release reasons as to how it is that you have found that the United Future—
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! The member will resume his seat.Hon David Parker: I have not finished my point of order.Mr SPEAKER: The member will resume his seat. The Parliament is being brought to disorder by members continuing to relitigate a ruling I have made earlier. If members continue to do that I will have no choice but to ask those members to leave the Chamber.Hon David Parker: Point of order Mr Speaker.Chris Hipkins: Point of order Mr Speaker.Mr SPEAKER: I will hear from David Parker first but if it is a continuation I—
Parker David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I would ask that in the circumstances you provide us with written reasoning as to how it is that you have found that the United Future party is—
Norman Russel: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNorman Russel: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I am being as polite and direct as I can. My question was: will you release the advice?
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member is now relitigating the issue. The matter is closed. I will answer the question. I have sought substantial advice before making the decision I made earlier. [Interruption] Order!
Cosgrove Clayton: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCosgrove Clayton: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10846. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE (Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. In a general—Hon Gerry Brownlee: “Pick me pick me pick me.”Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE: Bad lunch was it Gerry?Mr SPEAKER: Order! This point of order will be heard in silence.Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE: Thank you Mr Speaker. In a general sense could you indicate for the benefit of the House whether there is any Standing Order or Speaker’s ruling that if you were of a mind to would prevent you from releasing any advice on a particular matter to the House that you have ruled on?
Norman Russel: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNorman Russel: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green): Well then my question is not about legal advice. My question is: what advice has the Speaker received on this issue and will you release—
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: It is not a matter of legal advice; it is a Standing Orders matter.Dr Russel Norman: Speaking to the point of order—Mr SPEAKER: Order! Speaking to the point of order?
Norman Russel: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNorman Russel: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. We have had a very unusual circumstance in the Parliament which is that the New Zealand First Party has walked out. The reason for walking out that was stated was that you would not release your legal advice for your reasoning with regard to the United Future issue. I would ask you whether you can tell us why you will not release your advice on this issue because it is a pretty important matter.
Peters Winston: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. New Zealand First wishes you to know that if your ruling is that we cannot see the legal opinion on which you make your judgment then we are going to boycott this Parliament for the time being.
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! I have ruled on the matter. That matter is now closed.
English Bill: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEnglish Bill: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Prime Minister): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I rise to make a point of order only because of some of the feeling that has been expressed. The relevant precedent here—not actually to do with parties—was actually for the benefit of the Opposition when Harry Duynhoven found that he was technically disqualified from being a member of Parliament. I recall extensive—
Mallard Trevor: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Business Statement[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I will leave the House before I do that. I will not apologise for that.Hon Trevor Mallard withdrew from the Chamber.
Carter David: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Business Statement[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: No petitions have been delivered. A paper has been—[Interruption] Order!Hon Trevor Mallard: Looking after your mates.Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! The Hon Trevor Mallard will stand withdraw and apologise for that remark.
Mallard Trevor: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Business Statement[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): We have no questions to ask. This Parliament is a farce.
Brownlee Gerry: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Business Statement[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): When the House resumes on Tuesday 11 June—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is now the business statement.Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: When the House resumes on Tuesday 11 June the Government will look to conclude the financial review debate on the performance and current operations of Crown entities State enterprises and other public organisations and make progress on the Immigration Amendment Bill the Legal Assistance Amendment Bill and the State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill. Tuesday 11 June will also be extended into the morning of Wednesday 12 June to allow the Government to progress some non-controversial legislation. On Wednesday Paul Foster-Bell and Claudette Hauiti will deliver their maiden statements at 5.30 p.m. and 5.45 p.m. respectively. Wednesday is also a members’ day.
Carter David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I can give that member his assurance.
Hipkins Chris: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHipkins Chris: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CHRIS HIPKINS (Senior Whip—Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. The appropriations under which Parliament expends money are very specific in that no entity or organisation can expend any money unless it is covered by an appropriation. I just want to seek an assurance from you that you have clarified that the relevant appropriations allow you to make the ruling that you have because if that money continues to be expended and it is not allowed under the appropriations then the entire House ends up in some very very great difficulty.
Carter David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! That is not a fresh point of order. We are now continuing to litigate a decision I have made. This—[Interruption] Order! I do not want to have to ask members to leave the Chamber but I will if this matter continues to be relitigated today.Chris Hipkins: Point of order—it is a fresh point of order.Mr SPEAKER: If it is a fresh point of order I will hear it.
Peters Winston: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I for one would like to see the legal advice you got upon which you constructed—
Carter David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is a matter that is serious but it is also a matter for which there is no precedent. I have decided after taking advice and giving serious thought to this matter to allow the member and his party some time to put the matter right. I accept that the points that have been made by Mr Mallard by the Rt Hon Winston Peters and by the Hon David Parker are made genuinely but they are in fact challenging a ruling that I have made and that in itself will lead to disorder. I have made my decision—[Interruption] Order! No. I have made my decision. My decision stands. But—Rt Hon Winston Peters: A new point of order.Mr SPEAKER: If the member wishes to raise a fresh point of order I will hear it.
Parker David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParker David: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour): Sometimes it is said that the law is an ass but the law is not that stupid an ass that the phrase in Standing Order 34(1) that says “Every political party registered under Part 4 of the Electoral Act …” is the test. That is the test. The United Future party is not a party registered under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 and you know that and that is the end of the matter. In terms of your jurisdiction you have jurisdiction to accord funding only to parties that are registered under Part 4 of the Electoral Act.My second point is that Mr Horan is now in the same position as Mr Dunne and Mr Horan does not get the resources that Mr Dunne gets. How is that fair? That is not correct and I would call upon you to do your duty.
Peters Winston: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10842. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First): My point of order—is this microphone going?Hon Members: No.Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: My point relates to Standing Order 34(4).Hon Gerry Brownlee: Can’t hear you.Hon Member: Speak up.Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: I would like to speak up. Perhaps the chap up there at the studio can organise what is going on. If you look at Standing Order 34(4) it refers to—Mr SPEAKER: Order! The difficulty I am having now is your microphone is not working. It is hard to hear but I think if the member continues to speak up I will be able to hear. [Interruption] But I will not be able to hear it if I continue to get interjections from the Labour front bench.Chris Hipkins: Point of order Mr Speaker. Nobody was—Mr SPEAKER: Order! I am on a point of order at the moment.Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: Is this microphone working?Hon Gerry Brownlee: Yes it is.Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: Right thank you very much. If you look at Standing Order 34(4) it refers to a—[Interruption] Well I think—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! It is a point of order. It will be heard in silence and if it is heard in silence I will have no difficulty hearing the member even if his microphone is faulty.Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS: Thank you Mr Speaker. If you look at Standing Order 34(4) it refers to a “recognised party”. To be a recognised party that party must be registered. The issue comes down to what is the import or the fact of registration because it is different from the fact and import of deregistration. To nullify that by saying we are going to wait 6 weeks to find out whether the claim by Mr Brownlee and others is meritorious is I believe a false reading of the Standing Orders before you. Wehave suffered in the past from losing a member: losing outside-of-office facilities outside-of-office staff parliamentary leadership funding and parliamentary secretarial staff as of that day in the same way that was outlined to you in respect of a former member Mr Carter.You are saying that somehow you can write to Mr Dunne and find out whether he qualifies sometime in the distant future. With respect the Electoral Commission has told you that United Future is not registered. I believe you should have acted instantaneously or even more important asked whether it made an inquiry over the last year as to whether that registration was in fact legitimate or otherwise. But to give the kind of leniency you envisage now on the basis that you have no real precedent to act upon is I think erroneous. Standing Order 34(4) talks about a recognised party. United Future has not been recognised from the time of its deregistration.
Brownlee Gerry: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10842. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): It is a very serious matter and I think it is important that all emotions are laid to one side when discussing these matters. [Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is a point of order.Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: It is a point of order and I do expect to be given the same courtesy that Mr Mallard was. I think the interesting point that Mr Mallard misses is that in the section of the Standing Orders that deals entirely with the proceedings of this House and Parliament Standing Order 34(1) makes it clear that “Every political party registered under Part 4 of the Electoral Act”—most certainly—for the “general election or at any subsequent by-election [where a member may be elected] is entitled to be recognised as a party for parliamentary purposes.” You are quite right to say that it is completely silent on the other matters that Mr Mallard raises.With regard to the analogy with the Hon Chris Carter he in fact chose to leave the Labour Party and as such being recognised as an MP he was able to take with him the resource that is normally collectively applied to a party’s resource. This is not a circumstance like that. The circumstance here is exactly as Standing Order 34(1)—the pre-eminent part of the Standing Order—states. Mr Dunne was elected as a member for the United Future party a registered party under Part 4 of the Electoral Act at the time of the last general election and is entitled to be recognised as such.
Carter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of AdviceText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — Speaker’s Ruling—Release of Advice[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10845. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: No.
Mallard Trevor: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political PartiesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Speaker’s Rulings — Electoral Act—Registration and Recognition of Political Parties[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10841. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I am it is fair to say very concerned about the ruling that you have just given. In my view and in the view of others with whom I have consulted it is very clear that when a party is no longer a party under the Electoral Act then it is not a party for the purposes of this House. You are absolutely right—it has significant implications. If you go to Standing Order 34 “Recognition of parties”—Standing Order 34(1)—it is all based on Part 4 of the Electoral Act and parties being recognised under that. If parties are not recognised—and Standing Order 35(1) is something that must happen and I understand Mr Dunne did not comply with Standing Order 35(1). You had to write to him which is the wrong way round. He should have told you of his change of circumstances.There are several points that I do want to make. The precedents that I know of are two. One is that of Mr Chris Carter. When Mr Carter left the Labour Party the recognition happened on that day. There was no question of waiting. On that day the Labour Party was one stripped of a vote; two stripped of funding from whips and the deputy leadership; and three stripped of party funding. This decision leaves Mr Dunne with $100000 over and above his entitlement according to the determination for which you are responsible.This decision leaves him on the Business Committee when he should not be a member of that committee according to the Standing Orders of this House. This decision I presume will affect the vote this afternoon when according to Standing Order 140(1)(a) and (d) he will receive treatment to which he is not entitled. There is no United Future party in this House and he should be treated in the confidence votethis afternoon as an independent member because he cannot be the member of a party that does not exist and he accepts that it does not.I just want to put on the record that I think this is an important test for the Speaker and I think we have had a decision that is wrong.
Clark David: Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Withdrawal of Unparliamentary RemarkText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeClark David: Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Withdrawal of Unparliamentary Remark[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10863. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr DAVID CLARK (Labour—Dunedin North): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. During the heat of the debate earlier I made a comment that was unparliamentary and inappropriate. I withdraw and apologise.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10851. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I refer the member to Standing Order 381(2) which states that a member may ask a question on behalf of another if that member who is absent has given authority to the member to do so. I am advised that such authority has been given. [Interruption] Order! If we want to have a record number of expulsions today we are certainly heading the right way.Brendan Horan: Point of order—Mr SPEAKER: Is this a point of order from Brendan Horan?Brendan Horan: Yes it’s a point of order Mr Speaker.
Norman Russel: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNorman Russel: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10854. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. This question was originally set down for the Minister of Finance. I seek leave for it to be put back to the Minister of Finance.
Hipkins Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHipkins Chris: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10850. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CHRIS HIPKINS (Labour—Rimutaka): On behalf of Barbara Stewart—[Interruption]Hon Gerry Brownlee: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. We had earlier a series of points of order from the Rt Hon Winston Peters protesting the rights of registered parties to be in the House and pointing out that in his opinion some unregistered parties should not be here. Given that he is the leader of a registered party and he stood up in this House and said that because they were dissatisfied with some proceedings New Zealand First was withdrawing from the House for an unspecified period of time how can they be out of the House but actually then require people in another party to ask their questions? That is the height of absurdity.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10851. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Again it better—[Interruption] Order! I will hear the member but if it is a frivolous point of order expect my threat to be fulfilled.Brendan Horan: Thank you Mr Speaker. That is noted. This is a very serious point of order. I seek leave for members’ order of the day No. 10 to be discharged as I think it would be helpful for those of us who wish to actively participate in the democratic process. I believe that there is a precedent for this in the 1996—Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought to discharge members’ notice No. 10. Is there any objection? There is.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10844. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Business StatementHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): When the House resumes on Tuesday 11 June—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is now the business statement.Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: When the House resumes on Tuesday 11 June the Government will look to conclude the financial review debate on the performance and current operations of Crown entities State enterprises and other public organisations and make progress on the Immigration Amendment Bill the Legal Assistance Amendment Bill and the State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill. Tuesday 11 June will also be extended into the morning of Wednesday 12 June to allow the Government to progress some non-controversial legislation. On Wednesday Paul Foster-Bell and Claudette Hauiti will deliver their maiden statements at 5.30 p.m. and 5.45 p.m. respectively. Wednesday is also a members’ day.Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): We have no questions to ask. This Parliament is a farce.Mr SPEAKER: No petitions have been delivered. A paper has been—[Interruption] Order!Hon Trevor Mallard: Looking after your mates.Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! The Hon Trevor Mallard will stand withdraw and apologise for that remark.Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I will leave the House before I do that. I will not apologise for that.Hon Trevor Mallard withdrew from the Chamber.
Tabling of Documents — Electoral Commission—Decision on Status of United FutureText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTabling of Documents — Electoral Commission—Decision on Status of United Future[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10894. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tabling of DocumentsElectoral Commission—Decision on Status of United FutureHon DAVID PARKER (Labour): I seek leave to table the decision of the Electoral Commission that United Future is no longer a political party at law.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is no objection. It can be so tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Points of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Withdrawal of Unparliamentary RemarkText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — Questions for Oral Answer—Withdrawal of Unparliamentary Remark[Sitting date: 06 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10863. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Points of OrderQuestions for Oral Answer—Withdrawal of Unparliamentary RemarkDr DAVID CLARK (Labour—Dunedin North): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. During the heat of the debate earlier I made a comment that was unparliamentary and inappropriate. I withdraw and apologise.
Shanks Katrina: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 05 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10833. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KATRINA SHANKS (National): It is my pleasure to take a call on the Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill today. I would like to welcome all the representatives to Parliament and to the House today. It is good to see so many of you in the gallery. I also would like to acknowledge the youth in our gallery today because actually these settlements are not just about recognising the past and what has happened in the past but they are about ensuring we have a strong foundation for the youth going forward. It is important that they are here today so they can tell these stories to their children and their children’s children—that they were here today and they witnessed this very historic moment for your iwi. And it is a historic moment and it has been a long journey. Many of you have worked very very hard to get here today and I would like to acknowledge that and also those of you who are not here with us today. I see some pictures in the gallery that have been brought along. I acknowledge those who have not got to this point of the journey and the work that they have done.Also I would like to acknowledge the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Finlayson and all the work that he has done to ensure that we have got many of these Treaty settlements into the House and into their third readings and getting out the other side of that and also the work that Tau Henare does. He is the chair of the Māori Affairs Committee. We sit on that select committee and it is a very hard-working committee. He is always very focused on getting these bills through the committee as fast as he possibly can. We always go out to the iwi we always go into the communities we always go on to the maraes. As members of Parliament we are privileged to do that. What it allows us to do is to hear your stories to hear the history to get an understanding of it so that when we look at this bill we have a much greater understanding of the journey to get to this bill to make sure that it is the best that it possibly can be for you during this process. So in this particular bill we talk about an agreed historical account—which is extremely important—an apology from the Crown cultural redress and financial redress which are all equally important aspects of this Treaty settlement.I am not going to take a long call today because it is important we get this bill passed today and we are time-limited for this session. So I want to wish you well. I want to thank you for everything you have done to get to this stage. I hope that we can work together—the Crown and iwi—in a constructive positive way to make a real difference to the people in your iwi the people in our community and the people in New Zealand. Thank you very much. I commend this bill to the House.
Mitchell Mark: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMitchell Mark: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 05 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10828. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney): Kia ora Ngāti Whātua. I am proud as the member of Parliament for Rodney to take this call today in honour of the settlement reached between the proud people of Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and the Crown. I was sitting talking to my friend and colleague the Hon Tau Henare last night reflecting on the importance of today and the significance of this settlement. I sought his guidance on how to make sure I spoke with respect ensuring that I observed any special protocols.His advice to me was: “Don’t waffle. You don’t have to make a grandiose philosophical speech. Don’t be a windbag.” I said: “But we’re politicians.” and Tau said: “Good point.” But he told me to speak from the heart.There are many people from the five marae who have been involved in this settlement who are no longer with us including members who were directly involved in the negotiations. They may not be here with us today in body but they are here in spirit and I pay tribute to them.I was lucky to have some time this morning alone with Richard and Pearl Nahi. Richard was one of the tribal negotiators. He told me that the tribe is focused on leadership and the development of its youth and that this settlement will allow this to continue to grow and happen. So I say to you: good luck Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara. Please use your wisdom your patience and your fearlessness in the right measure at the right time to invest and grow this settlement to become stronger economically and culturally. We have been given powerful examples of what can be achieved by iwi such as Tainui and Ngāi Tahu. While I remain one of your representatives in this House of Parliament I make the commitment to serve and support you the best way that I can when called on. Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā tātou katoa.Bill read a third time.Waiata
Horan Brendan: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHoran Brendan: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 05 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10828. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]BRENDAN HORAN (Independent): Kia ora e rau rangatira mā. Ka mihi atu i runga i te karanga o te rā tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā anō tātou katoa.[To the leaders of a hundredfold greetings. I acknowledge you in respect of the call of the day salutations greetings and congratulations once again to us all.]Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara—169 years to reach this point and there are so many people to acknowledge both past and present. Rather than single out many special people I would rather acknowledge all who have gone before us and also all who smile warmly when they cast their thoughts to this settlement of Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara. Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara’s area of interest encompasses the entirety of the southern Kaipara region and what a magnificent land it is: from South Head to Muriwai on the west coast and from near Wellsford to the upper Waitematā Harbour to the east. Five marae in the south Kaipara are also affiliated with Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara those being Te Haranui Puatahi Araparera Kakanui and Rēweti.As you can imagine there has been an incredible amount of kōrero hard mahi compromise and enduring intellect and courage to reach this settlement. There is more work to do but it is now a working relationship with mana and reputation with spiritual dignity restored. Any partnership from here forward is as equals and it is admirable and just that Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara have genuine input into the future of our country’s largest city.Much has been said today and I am not going to repeat it because all of those sentiments are true. I will keep this rather short because it has taken so long to get here and I do not want to go on. I would just like to acknowledge and say to Shane Jones who is a little crook today that that is an awful lot of crayfish that you have got to come up with and it does not count if you eat half of it. Toitū te whenua toitū te tangata toitū te mana. The land endures the people prevail the mana is secure. Congratulations salutations and good luck.
Robertson H V Ross: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 05 June 2013. Volume:690;Page:10829. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Kia ora and thank you. Can I ask Ngāti Whātua to leave the gallery efficiently as we have another iwi coming in and we have further legislation to debate. Thank you for your time. Kia ora.