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Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3306] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “21 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3306] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “22 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3305] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “23 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3305] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “24 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3305] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “25 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3305] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “ 1 November 2010” and substitute “26 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3303] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “31 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3303] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 February 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3303] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 March 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3303] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 April 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3302] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 May 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3302] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 June 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3302] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (7) the following new paragraph: 
(i)to establish a Transition Review Board to safeguard the interests of the Auckland public for the duration of the transition.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3302] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (7) the following new paragraph: 
(h)to provide for effective consultation around the appointment of members to the Transition Agency.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3301] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (7) the following new paragraph: 
(g)to provide an avenue for redress for affected parties seeking a review of the Transition Agency decision.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3301] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (7) the following new paragraph: 
(f)to protect public assets from sale during the transition process.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3301] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Shane Jones to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “to establish a single unitary authority to govern the entire Auckland region on and from 1 November 2010” and substitute “to establish a single unitary authority consistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to govern the entire Auckland region on and from 1 November 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3300] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Shane Jones to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (5) the following new paragraph: 
(c)the establishment of elected Maori representatives.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3299] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “considered holding onto the Royal Commission report until they released their plan”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3299] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “quickly planned a press conference to release their ill-thought out proposal”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3299] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “substituted the Royal Commission’s report for a 36-page outline of a plan for Auckland Governance that was poorly thought through”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3298] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “scanned the Royal Commission’s report and pulled together a 36-page proposal and a press conference”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3298] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “did not seriously consider the Royal Commission’s report”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3298] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “scanned the report and found the recommendations that supported its plan and used them to justify its position”.
Hipkins Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Hipkins Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3297] 
CHRIS HIPKINS (Labour—Rimutaka) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Can I get you to read out the amendment so we can keep track of which amendment it is we are voting on. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: It is unusual to read out the whole amendment. 
CHRIS HIPKINS 
: We had a request from the chief Government whip earlier for an amendment to be read out and the member who was previously in the Chair helpfully obliged given the significant number of amendments and the need to keep track of which ones we are voting on. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: That is true. It is not the rule for the Chairperson to read out every amendment but I am happy to check read out this one. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “ignored many of the recommendations contained in the report and continued on”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3297] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3297] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “considered the Royal Commission’s report and agreed with many of its recommendations including the creation through legislation of—(a) a single governing body for the Auckland region; and (b) an entity to effect the necessary changes” and substitute “binned the Royal Commission’s report and rolled out their own plan”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3297] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (5) “many” and substitute “a selection”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3296] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to insert the following new subclause: 
(4B)The Royal Commission recommended guaranteed representation for Maori on the new Auckland Council. This recommendation of the Commission was dismissed by the Government.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3296] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to insert the following new subclause: 
(4A)The Royal Commission recommended the establishment of 6 councils beneath the Auckland Council. This recommendation of the Commission was dismissed by the Government.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3296] 
A party vote  was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and was subsequently binned while the Government rolled out its own proposal”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3296] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and presented a number of recommendations that have been subsequently ignored by the Government”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3295] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and presented a number of recommendations that Aucklanders have not had the opportunity to submit on”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3295] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended that a second tier of governance be established”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3295] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended that the second tier of governance required sufficient scale to be able to effect meaningful change”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3294] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended local roads be the responsibility of local councils”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3294] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended the Council moved to an outcome-based transport funding system”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3294] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended a number of boundary changes”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3293] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended that elected members serve a term of 4 years”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3293] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended the establishment of joint management structures between RTA/NZ Transport and NZ Railways Corporation”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3293] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended the establishment of a Social Issues Board”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3292] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended the establishment of an Urban Development Agency”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3292] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended that the Government form a Cabinet Committee dedicated to dealing with Auckland issues”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3292] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended that the Government appoint a Minister for Auckland”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3291] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report 
:  
Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended a transition period of 4 years”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3291] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and recommended the establishment of 3 Maori seats”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3291] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “delivering a report that is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of Hon Peter Salmon Dame Margaret Bazley and David Shand”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3290] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and advised that adopting a second tier model comprising of 20 entities would be more costly than their preferred option of 6 councils”
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3290] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “and made over 33 primary recommendations”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3290] 
A party vote  was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “its main report comprising 787 pages”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3290] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (4) “its principal recommendation being that the local authorities governing the Auckland region be dissolved and a single entity be formed to replace them (Royal Commission on Auckland Governance  
Report: Royal Commission on Auckland Governance 
)” and substitute “with a 4 volume report”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3289] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to provide an impartial and authoritative voice on the debate concerning the Auckland governance arrangements”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3289] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on the way forward for the Auckland region”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3289] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on the best solution for Auckland”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3288] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what alternative transition processes for the implementation of any new or changed local government arrangements and of any associated matters that are identified are necessary or desirable”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3288] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what governance and representation arrangements will best provide leadership for the Auckland region and its communities while facilitating appropriate participation by citizens and other groups and stakeholders in decision-making processes”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3288] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to investigate and receive representations on what governance and representation arrangements will best enable effective responses to the different communities of interest and reflect and nurture cultural diversity within the Auckland region”.