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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: 08 May 2013. Volume:689;Page:9629. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. [Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is a point of order and it will be heard in silence.Dr RUSSEL NORMAN: It concerns the problem of how we are to ask questions of the Prime Minister because if we ask a generic question like Mr Shearer’s question No. 2 today then you have ruled that because it is a generic primary we cannot expect specific answers. But when we ask specific questions of the Prime Minister he transfers them to other Ministers. How are we to hold the Prime Minister accountable on specific issues if he will not answer specific questions?
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: 08 May 2013. Volume:689;Page:9629. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Well he can seek leave of the House to do anything. It is very easily resolved. Leave is sought to transfer the question. Is there any objection? There is.
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: 08 May 2013. Volume:689;Page:9629. 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 to the Prime Minister. I seek leave of the House to have it transferred back to the Prime Minister.Hon Gerry Brownlee: No you can’t do that.
Carter David: Member VacancyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Member Vacancy[Sitting date: 08 May 2013. Volume:689;Page:9629. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members I wish to advise the House that following the death of the Hon Parekura Horomia I have given notice that the seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti is vacant.
Tisch Lindsay: Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9589. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection.Can I just welcome our guests from overseas. I look forward over the next 4 days to your participation. From tomorrow it will be your turn to be down here debating those issues of interest to you and we look forward to your participation during the next 4 days.
Upston Louise: Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9589. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]LOUISE UPSTON (Senior Whip—National): Given the progress in the Pasifika debate I seek leave for the House to rise early and I wish our Pacific colleagues a successful weekend.
Parata Hekia: Debate On Pacific IssuesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeParata Hekia: Debate On Pacific Issues[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9588. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon HEKIA PARATA (Minister for Pacific Island Affairs): Tēnā koe e te Mana Whakahaere otirā tēnā tātou huri noa i tō tātou Whare. Kei ngā rangatira o ngā motu o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou katoa. Tēnā koutou ngā waka katoa e tau mai nei ki Aotearoa ahakoa nō tēhea o ngā motu o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.[Salutations to you Mr Speaker and indeed to us throughout our House. Good afternoon to you the leaders of the islands of the great sea of Kiwa acknowledgments and greetings to you all. I salute you all the canoes that have arrived here in New Zealand regardless which of the islands in the Pacific you have come from.]Good afternoon once more and thank you very much. Can I acknowledge as previous speakers have done your stamina and resilience for the 4 hours that you have sat there this afternoon watching the debate that has gone on in the House itching to be participants in the debate yourselves which we look forward to occurring from tomorrow on. Many speakers before me have already commented on how important it is that this occasion is occurring how long it has actually taken for it occur and how we must look forward to continuing this process in the years ahead of us.Every speaker in this House no matter which party they have come from has participated in the celebration of democracy; of the diversity of our country Aotearoa New Zealand; and of the direct links between members of Parliament on all sides of the House who are of Pacific descent all of us who are of Polynesian descent and all of us who are descendants of navigators and adventurers who set out from other parts of the world with a clear conviction that there was something better for them and their families and their descendants as you too reflect in your own parts of the Pacific. We are gathered here in our unity of being sons and daughters of the Pacific committed to creating a better legacy for those who will follow us. We join despite our differences whatever those may be in our commitment to creating a better world. I thank you for your participation this afternoon and look forward to it over the next 2 days. Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou kia ora tātou katoa.Motion agreed to.
Roy Eric: Debate On Pacific IssuesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Debate On Pacific Issues[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9575. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: This is a split call of 5 minutes Kris Faafoi.
Mallard Trevor: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9554. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. While you are examining that matter could you also look at and rule on whether items that are beyond pay walls should be able to be tabled when they have been printed off. I think that there are an increasing number of media organisations that are putting material beyond pay walls. There are obviously a few questions of copyright but I think members having access to that material through tabling would be good.
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: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9554. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I will certainly do that for the benefit of the member. The member might also like to look at quite a substantive ruling I gave in regard to the tabling of documents.
Clendon David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeClendon David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9554. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DAVID CLENDON (Green): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I wonder whether I could ask you not at this time but over the next little while to reflect on your ruling regarding my colleague’s application to table a specific document. More generally it seems that over the last few weeks—we entirely understand of course that you do not want the House’s time taken up tabling extracts from theNew Zealand Herald theDominion Post and so on—it almost seems to be that if a document is available on the internet it is deemed not able to be tabled. Just for your information this United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees document I have actually done quite an extensive search in the time I have had and I cannot locate that document. More generally it is a very specific research paper. It is complex; it will add value to the comments that my colleague was making. I would just ask you to consider where the appropriate line is on that ruling you have made.
Blue Jackie: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBlue Jackie: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9553. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.Dr JACKIE BLUE (National) to theMinister of Health: What reports has he received on the Government’s better public service target for immunisation?Hon JO GOODHEW (Associate Minister of Health) on behalf of theMinister of Health: Only 5 years ago New Zealand had one of the lowest immunisation rates in the developed world. Today I have seen reports that 17 district health boards have achieved the 85 percent immunisation target for 8-month-olds. This reflects the hard work of front-line immunisation teams. This means we have again exceeded the national health target for immunisation and are well on our way to achieving the 95 percent target by December 2014. This is a great achievement for the children of New Zealand.Dr Jackie Blue: What will World Immunization Week initiatives contribute to achieving this national health target?Hon JO GOODHEW: Last night in preparation for World Health Organization World Immunization Week which begins next Monday the Minister of Health Tony Ryall launched the Immunisation Health Report here in Parliament in association with the Meningitis Foundation and Pfizer New Zealand. The report is designed to be a handy guide for parents and anyone interested in the immunisation of our children. Improving immunisation rates to reduce the exposure for the most vulnerable members of our population is a priority for this Government and requires a coordinated effort from the Government parents health professionals and community organisations and I would recommend this booklet to every member of this House.
Mitchell Mark: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMitchell Mark: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9552. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.MARK MITCHELL (National—Rodney) to theMinister for Communications and Information Technology: How is the Government ensuring telecommunications security legislation remains effective in a rapidly changing telecommunications environment?Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for Communications and Information Technology): Yesterday I announced plans to modernise the Telecommunications (Interception Capability) Act 2004. The proposed changes relate to obligations for telecommunications companies and have two parts one focused on modernising the existing interception capability regime and the second introducing a formal and transparent framework for network security. The interception changes will continue to require police or agencies to first obtain lawful authorisation to conduct surveillance as they currently must and do not in any way change the scope of what they are lawfully able to intercept. New Zealanders who understand the importance of cyber security know that it is essential that our regime keeps pace in a rapidly changing environment.Mark Mitchell: Why are changes needed to interception capability and network security?Hon AMY ADAMS: New Zealand’s telecommunications market has changed significantly since the Act was passed in 2004. The changes proposed will make it easier for telecommunications companies to understand and comply with their existing interception capability obligations as these will be clearer and better targeted. Secondly although our network security regime has worked to date on the basis where companies have worked cooperatively with the Government the increasing importance of cyber-protection and the growing numbers of companies involved mean that it is now appropriate to move to a transparent and formalised regime.
Lole-Taylor Asenati: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLole-Taylor Asenati: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9541. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]2.Le’aufa’amulia ASENATI LOLE-TAYLOR (NZ First) to theMinister of Immigration: How many temporary work visas were issued for checkout operators in 2012?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Immigration): I am advised that there were 49 occupational-specific temporary work visas issued in the occupational category of checkout operator in 2012. Of the number that can be identified by region more than 86 percent of them went to Otago—most likely to the Queenstown Lakes district—and one was issued for the Auckland region.Le’aufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor: Were those visas subject to approvals in principle; if not why not?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: I understand that the answer to that question is no and the reason is that the occupation of checkout operator is not on any of the skills in demand lists that Immigration New Zealand would use to get agreements in principle prior to somebody seeking employment.Le’aufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor: Given that 2500 Kiwis queued for 7 hours to apply for a mere 150 jobs at the Manukau Countdown in January how can the Minister justify the issuing of temporary work visas for checkout operators and can he explain why Kiwis could not do these jobs?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: Well 2500 is certainly a much larger number than one which is the number of checkout operator visas issued last year in Auckland. What that says to me is that Kiwis are lining up they are looking for work and they are being successful in getting it.Le’aufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor: How can he justify 138000 temporary migrants’ work visas for jobs like checkout operators when there were 162000 Kiwis on the unemployment benefit last year?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: Very good. Well the significant minority of those visas were issued to international students who have work rights. As the member may be aware that industry is our second-largest service export earner behind tourism. More than $2 billion a year is generated in this country from export education. And it is the case that a good number are also working holiday scheme visa holders. That is a reciprocal arrangement that we have with a number of countries around the world. That enables our Kiwis to see the world and to contribute to the richness of this nation and I think that is perfectly justified.
Tolley Anne: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTolley Anne: Business Statement[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9537. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House): I can assure the member that any of those suggestions will be well canvassed at the Business Committee when the House resumes on 7 May.
Tolley Anne: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTolley Anne: Business Statement[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9537. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House): Next week the House is in a 2-week adjournment. When the House resumes on Tuesday 7 May the Government will look to progress the Legal Assistance Amendment Bill the Education Amendment Bill the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill and the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill.
Carter David: Visitors — Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum—DelegatesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum—Delegates[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9537. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members I have much pleasure in informing the House that participants of the Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum are present in the gallery. I am sure that members would wish that they be welcomed.
Mallard Trevor: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Business Statement[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9537. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I just check with the Deputy Leader of the House that there are no plans for urgency before the Budget.
Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSittings of the House[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9589. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Sittings of the HouseLOUISE UPSTON (Senior Whip—National): Given the progress in the Pasifika debate I seek leave for the House to rise early and I wish our Pacific colleagues a successful weekend.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection.Can I just welcome our guests from overseas. I look forward over the next 4 days to your participation. From tomorrow it will be your turn to be down here debating those issues of interest to you and we look forward to your participation during the next 4 days.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9537. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Business StatementHon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House): Next week the House is in a 2-week adjournment. When the House resumes on Tuesday 7 May the Government will look to progress the Legal Assistance Amendment Bill the Education Amendment Bill the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill and the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill.Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I just check with the Deputy Leader of the House that there are no plans for urgency before the Budget.Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Deputy Leader of the House): I can assure the member that any of those suggestions will be well canvassed at the Business Committee when the House resumes on 7 May.
Visitors — Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum—DelegatesText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum—Delegates[Sitting date: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9537. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 18 April 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsPacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum—DelegatesMr SPEAKER: Honourable members I have much pleasure in informing the House that participants of the Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum are present in the gallery. I am sure that members would wish that they be welcomed.
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: 18 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9554. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I will certainly do that. I thank Mr Mallard for his point.
Finlayson Christopher: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9536. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations): I should give just a brief overview of Supplementary Order Paper 216 in my name. The changes contained in the Supplementary Order Paper are all technical amendments. What they do is ensure that certain redress can be provided to the governance entity intended by the deed of settlement and they ensure clarity and consistency of language throughout the settlement and replace references to the Ministry of Economic Development with references to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 216 in the name of the Hon Christopher Finlayson be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Preamble Parts 1 to 3 schedules 1 to 4 and clauses 1 and 2 as amended agreed to.Bill reported with amendment.Report adopted.
Tisch Lindsay: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9536. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection.
Finlayson Christopher: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9536. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations): I seek leave for all provisions of the bill to be taken as one question.
Shanks Katrina: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9535. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KATRINA SHANKS (National): It is my pleasure to take a call on the Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill this morning. I just want to pick up on a point that the previous speaker from the Greens Metiria Turei talked about. She used the word “deals” over and over and over again in her speech. I do not believe this is a deal. I actually believe this is a settlement and to keep on calling this settlement a deal devalues what this is and the work that has been put into it.As we know settlement bills take a lot of hard work. They take a commitment from Waitaha. They take a commitment from the Minister. They take a commitment from the select committee. All of them are working together to ensure that we are here in this House today debating the second reading and the Committee stage of these bills. A lot of work has gone into this settlement bill. Because of that I think we have got a good enduring settlement moving forward.Much of the claims around this bill relate to the outbreak of the Tauranga war and the impact of the Tauranga confiscation the operation and impact of the native land laws and the further losses in the 20th century around the land. I do not think the Crown really ever understood the spiritual and holistic relationship that Waitaha had with their land. I know many speakers before me today have spoken about the loss of this land which led to the loss of the identity of the people which then nearly led to a lost iwi. I do not think we have really appreciated up to now up to this settlement process how significant that has been for the iwi.One thing that I like about these settlement bills is the history that gets put in ourHansard for ever—the history of these iwi and how we have got to this point now and the grievances that have been in place. So these settlement bills are not just about financial redress and not just about the deal. They are also actually about the cultural redress and that is just as important as if not more important than the financial redress. But I also think settlement bills are about the future and are for future generations. Part of the money that is going towards education in this redress is I think very veryimportant. I look forward to speaking to this bill further in the Committee stage and third reading. Thank you.Bill read a second time.
Wagner Nicky: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWagner Nicky: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9533. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]NICKY WAGNER (National—Christchurch Central): Kia ora. Tēnā tātou e te Whare. I rise to speak on the Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill. Every step towards a settlement is something to be celebrated. It is a good day in the House as we debate the second reading of the settlement signed by the Crown and Waitaha; it is especially good because it is supported by everyone across this Parliament—unanimous support.We get unanimous support because settlements close one door and open a new and better one. Settlements close the door that leaves behind long-endured pain wrongs and grievances and opens a door to new understanding collaboration apology from the Crown enhanced mana of iwi and financial settlement. That is very positive for both Waitaha and the Crown.Because I come from Ōtautahi/Christchurch I have spoken earlier in the House about the huge benefits of the Ngāi Tahu settlement which was completed back in 1996. We have seen positive outcomes socially culturally and economically for Ngāi Tahu but also for everybody else in the South Island. We have seen the development of important and strong personal relationships between all people.The value of those relationships that have been built has been particularly evident as Ngāi Tahu the Crown and local government have worked together in the rebuilding and the restoration of Canterbury after the earthquakes. We do not expect earthquakes to come along but after a settlement we have more tools and more ability to deal with them. I am sure that similar benefits will accrue to Waitaha and to the people of their rohe.It is enormously important that this settlement recognises the mana and reputation of the prophet and rangatira Hakaraia a man of peace who lived in violent times. He deserves to be recognised today. It is particularly appropriate that an education fund will be created in honour of Hakaraia and that that fund will bear his name.I would just like to thank everybody involved in getting the settlement to the House today: the people of Waitaha; the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations the HonChris Finlayson; the Māori Affairs Committee; and all members of Parliament who support this bill today. Nā reira tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou katoa.
Young Jonathan: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYoung Jonathan: Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9530. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth): E ngā mana e ngā reo e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou tēna koutou tēnā koutou katoa. It is my pleasure today to stand in support of the Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill. I would like to pass my congratulations to not only the fellow members of the Māori Affairs Committee but also our Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations the Hon Christopher Finlayson. He is a tireless worker on behalf of not only the Government but also the Māori people of Aotearoa and since November 2008 he has seen eight deeds of settlement per year signed which is a significant number. It expresses our commitment to progress because as a number of speakers have said settlements are very very important not just in the detail of the contract but in the spirit and the heart of what they represent to the peoples of New Zealand. So it is a very good occasion today that we can stand in support of this bill before this House.We know that Waitaha is an ancient iwi that descends from the wakaTe Arawa in the region of the Tauranga Harbour in the west across to Maketū an area where I lived for a number of years. It is one of the more beautiful parts of our nation. I guess every one of us who comes from a different part of this beautiful land appreciates where we come from but you would have to say that this is indeed one of the pristine and beautiful areas of New Zealand.So you can understand in terms of the iwi who became disenfranchised from their land the grief that it was to them and what that does to a people who have lost their connection and lost in a sense their root of where they live and belong. These matters are of utmost importance. They give people identity. They give them their sense of where they belong and their history that goes back many many generations. So when we work hard as a Government to restore these places to people and all the various elements of this it is not just as I have said to do with contracts to do with settlementsand to do with deeds but also to do with the mana the spirit and the intent of what we hope to achieve.We know that this is a great occasion seeing this bill progress here in its second reading. I am very pleased to be a member of the Māori Affairs Committee. I think it is one of the most rewarding committees in Parliament. It is a committee that has great cross-party support and collegiality as we work together to build this nation in a better way to see the restorations take place and the redresses take place so that people here in Aotearoa New Zealand can feel that together we are going forward. This is a great occasion. I am very happy to stand in support and speak in support of this bill. Thank you.
Finlayson Christopher: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9520. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations): Could I just give a brief overview of the Supplementary Order Paper 217 to the bill because it makes changes to four clauses and one schedule. These changes are very technical amendments and what they do is ensure that certain cultural redress properties are able to be vested as intended by the deed of settlement. In most cases these amendments are to ensure that what is being recorded on computer freehold registers is in fact accurate.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 217 in the name of the Hon Christopher Finlayson be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Preamble Parts 1 to 4 schedules 1 to 4 and clauses 1 and 2 as amended agreed to.Bill reported with amendment.Report adopted.
Tisch Lindsay: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9520. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection.
Finlayson Christopher: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9520. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations): I seek leave for all provisions of the bill to be taken as one question.
Wagner Nicky: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWagner Nicky: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9518. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]NICKY WAGNER (National—Christchurch Central): Kia ora. Tēnā tātou e te Whare. It is a privilege to be part of the Māori Affairs Committee and to play a very small part in this historic settlement between the Crown and Ngāti Whātua. Today is a special day in Parliament because everyone in this House supports this settlement and it does not happen very often that we get unanimous support out of the House. Everyone supports this settlement for a good reason: settlements enhance the mana of iwi unlock their economic potential and help New Zealand become a more culturally rich and more economically productive country.I come from Ōtautahi/Christchurch and I happened to be in Wellington at the time of the Ngāi Tahu settlement so many years ago—1996. Although I had no knowledge of the Treaty process at that time—and actually not many people did because it was very early days—I shared in the celebration and I have seen the enormous benefits culturally socially and economically that that settlement with Ngāi Tahu has delivered. Those benefits have been not just for the people of Ngāi Tahu they have been for the people of Ōtautahi and the people of the South Island. There is a stronger better relationship between both peoples since that settlement occurred.Ngāti Whātua have a very strong vision for their future and we in the House all support that and believe that this settlement is a step towards it. Being the originalinhabitants of that Auckland area a most beautiful part of our country and now a magnet for so many new inhabitants life has not always been easy for this iwi. Their original friendship generosity and hospitality were not always returned in kind. This settlement focuses on cultural and historic redress and includes an agreed historical account and Crown acknowledgments which form the basis of a Crown apology to Ngāti Whātua and that is a very good thing.I am excited about the potential of this settlement and I would like to wish Ngāti Whātua all the very best for their future and for future generations to come. Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou katoa.Metiria Turei: Mr Speaker—Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Is this a split call?Metiria Turei: No Mr Speaker. It is not.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Thank you. I call Metiria Turei.
Gilmore Aaron: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGilmore Aaron: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9520. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]AARON GILMORE (National): I first of all want to pay greetings to the people from Ngāti Whātua who have come here from so far for the debate on the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill. I feel a bit embarrassed because I am a recent arrival back to Parliament. I got here on 19 February and I have not been part of the select committee process. But during my sabbatical out of Parliament I did actually visit the beautiful part of the Kaipara Harbour and I found it a very stunning place. I enjoyed camping actually in the campground that I think you are going to take ownership of in a very short period of months.For me I think Treaty settlements are always a beautiful thing and they give as my grandmother said karaka seeds to make great orchards from in the future. I believe that this Government that we are a part of and Minister Finlayson have a great focus to get more of these settlements done as soon as possible.I did not know about the history of Ngāti Whātua until recently and I was reading about it as part of a speech this morning. Ngāti Whātua had a major battle with Ngāpuhi in 1822 and it led to a major loss of life which actually led to the signing on a sale of land with Governor Hobson in 1840. That actually led to the situation we find ourselves in today.My ancestors were involved in the Ngāi Tahu settlement in 1996. I was too young to be involved in that process. I think many people thought at that time that it was not enough and people wanted more redress but Ngāi Tahu have gone on to show that even with small karaka seeds you can go on to create massive wealth. I look forward to Ngāti Whātua doing the same in time. I want to thank the members of the Māori Affairs Committee who did all the work on this bill. I give you the guidance of the gods to go forward and multiply and I look forward to talking further in later stages of the bill. Thank you.Bill read a second time.
Henare Tau: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHenare Tau: Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill — Second Reading In Committee[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9509. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TAU HENARE (National): Mea tuatahi i a koutou e aku rangatira tēnā koutou. Kei a koutou Ngāti Whātua mana whenua o taku kāinga nō reira mihi kau atu au ki a koutou.[Firstly to you my elders welcome. To you of Ngāti Whātua who have inherited status over the land of my residence I acknowledge you greatly.]As a—I was going to say “young person”—reasonably young person being brought up born and bred in Ōtara in those times and making friends with various people from Ngāti Whātua through the movement such as Sharon Hawke and the Hawke whānau having a sort of baptism of fire through the Auckland movement was always good and it continues today. When you think of a people who have—I would not use the word “lost” but who have had 90 percent of their land taken in an urban area that is Auckland which is now a million people strong and has every immigrant from every part of the globe it is more of a struggle for the indigenous home people to survive. And we have seen it all around the world.Not only do they have to battle the Crown—and here is something that we should think seriously upon too. That is that Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara were friends of the Crown. It was not as if they were enemies of the Crown. They were friends of the Crown. So you would expect that part of the deal of being a friend of the Crown would be that they would be looked after. So that even adds to the suffering that I think that Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and the whole of the Auckland isthmus had to live under.I will not take too long. I commend the Māori Affairs Committee for its job. I commend the select committee for the questions that it sought answers to. And also I commend the select committee for visiting the heart of Kaipara to hear the submissions. I think that some of the amendments that come forth from the select committee are part and parcel of the process that we go through to refine the settlement deal between the Crown and iwi.Lastly can I say thank you to Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara for their hospitality to our select committee which really did enjoy the day that we spent there—a very special day. I am sure that when we retire and we look back on the days that we have spent in here those will be some of the highlights of our careers. Nō reira kei a koutou kei a koutou e te Whare. Tēnā koutou katoa.
Vote: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9506. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A personal vote was called for on the questionThat the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.Ayes 77Adams (P)DelahuntyHuo (P)RossArdern JDunne (P)HutchisonSageAuchinvoleDysonJones (P)Sharples (P)Banks (P)FaafoiJoyceShearerBarryFentonKayeSimpsonBeaumontFlavellKey (P)StreetBennett DFoss (P)King ATremainBennett PGenterLees-Galloway (P)TureiBlueGilmoreLittleTuria (P)BrowningGoffLogieTwyfordCalderGoldsmith (P)MackeyWagner (P)Carter (P)Goodhew (P)Mahuta (P)WalkerClark (P)GrahamMathersWallClendonGroser (P)MoroneyWilkinson (P)Collins (P)HagueNorman (P)WilliamsonCosgrove (P)Harawira (P)ParataWoodsCunliffeHenareParkerCurran (P)HipkinsPrasadDalzielHoromia (P)Robertson GTeller:DeanHughesRoche (P)MallardNoes 44Ardern S (P)King CO’Connor STirikatene (P)BakshiLeeO’Rourke (P)Tisch (P)BorrowsLole-Taylor (P)Peters (P)Tolley (P)Bridges (P)Lotu-Iiga (P)ProsserWilliams (P)Brownlee (P)MacindoeRobertson RWoodhouse (P)ColemanMartinRoy (P)YangEnglish (P)McClay (P)Ryall (P)YoungFinlayson (P)McCully (P)SabinGuy (P)McKelvieShanksHayesMitchell (P)SioHeatleyNgaroSmithTeller:Horan (P)O’Connor D (P)StewartUpstonBill read a third time.Waiata
Carter David: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Before I call the next speaker I am aware that a number of speakers have arranged to have split calls. I ask just that that be revealed to the Speaker as the call is taken initially.
Tisch Lindsay: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9497. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I am sorry to interrupt the honourable member. His time has expired.
Roy Eric: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9482. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: In accordance with leave granted earlier in the day the House’s afternoon business is completed so the House will stand suspended until 7.30 p.m. when it will deal with members’ order of the day No. 2. I will resume the Chair at that point. Bon appetit.Sitting suspended from 5.49 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Banks John: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBanks John: Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9496. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon JOHN BANKS (Leader—ACT): I will split this call with Te Ururoa Flavell of the Māori Party.The privilege we have to be in this House is counterbalanced by the need to stand up and be counted. I am one of a handful of members who was here in the very early days of these debates. After three decades and 10 Parliaments I have had time to reflect—to reflect on what I said and to reflect on what I did. If I knew then what I have since learnt I would have acted differently. I see this as a debate more about human rights predicated on the basis that we are all entitled to live our lives to the fullest extent of human happiness while respecting the rights and beliefs of others.I believe that all New Zealanders should be free to pursue their own happiness. ACT’s principles of freedom and choice go to the heart of this particular issue. Freedom gives each individual the right to determine for themselves their happiness for their own lives. I want my political career and public service to recognise the value and potential of every New Zealander.My gay friends know that my vote is not needed to pass this Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill but they tell me that my support is important to them. I received a text from a friend who had heard that this bill had my support. The text said: “Thanks Banksie. This bill won’t have any impact on your marriage but it will mean a great deal to me and my relationship.” I think that sums up the argument very well.I know many people are opponents with strong views on this issue. I respect that. I hope my comments tonight give an insight for my friends who do not support this bill and cannot understand why I have charted this course. I respect their right to hold their views and uphold their right to practise their faith. In turn I expect those people to let me hold my views and practise my own faith.When making this decision I had to ask myself whether New Zealanders have more freedoms as a result of this bill. Yes. Will freedom of religion be preserved? Yes. Will anyone’s freedoms be taken away by this bill? No. Would the God that I believe in think any less of me for voting for this bill? No. That is why I support this legislation.
Vote: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9481. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.Ayes61New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 3; Mana 1; United Future 1; Independent: Horan.Noes60New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1.Bill read a third time.
Roy Eric: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9476. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: A split call. Five minutes Carol Beaumont.
Carter David: General DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: General Debate[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9446. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The member’s time has expired.
Robertson H V Ross: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9463. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I call the honourable member Mike Sabin. Tēnā koe.
Sage Eugenie: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSage Eugenie: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 17 April 2013. Volume:689;Page:9438. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.EUGENIE SAGE (Green) to theMinister of Tourism: Will any of the extra $158 million for tourism in Budget 2013 be spent on tourism marketing and promotion for the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign; if so how much?Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Minister of Tourism): A significant portion of the new funding will likely go to Tourism New Zealand. “100% Pure New Zealand” has been the core of its marketing campaign since 1999 and will likely continue to be so. The member will have to wait for the Budget announcements though for more details.Eugenie Sage: When his Government cut Department of Conservation funding by $54 million in 2009 and by another $8.7 million this year and next year was his plan toaddress the growing gap between our clean green marketing image and the reality to spend more on advertising?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: No. I mean firstly I think it is important to note that “100% Pure New Zealand” is not an environmental claim and never has been; it is a marketing slogan. Secondly if I were to reflect on the information that we have from visitors in relation to their satisfaction overall visitor satisfaction with the environment is ranked nine out of 10.Eugenie Sage: Why is he supporting funding to promote “100% Pure New Zealand” and not also supporting more funding for the Department of Conservation to help give integrity to that brand and to help protect and maintain the assets on which the tourism industry depends and which draw visitors to New Zealand?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: Well I do not agree with the premise of the question. I mean the Department of Conservation does have integrity and does do a very good job of supporting New Zealand for tourists who want to come and visit it from overseas.Eugenie Sage: Has the Minister advocated for more funding for conservation to help make the New Zealand brand real or is he happy to promote New Zealand as a destination to see more polluted rivers oil slicks from risky oil drilling and more big mines on conservation land like this one in Victoria Conservation Park?Rt Hon JOHN KEY: Again I just do not agree with the statements that the member is making. If we just look at our 20-year plan in terms of rivers that may be unfit for swimming we are going to spend nearly half a billion dollars of taxpayer and ratepayer money cleaning up those rivers and lakes. What I might add is that is five times more than was spent by the previous Government.