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New Zealand Business Number Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNew Zealand Business Number Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 03 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8595. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]New Zealand Business Number BillSecond ReadingHon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Energy and Resources) on behalf of theMinister for Economic Development: I move That the New Zealand Business Number Bill be now read a second time. I would like to thank the Commerce Committee for its timely consideration of this bill. The committee considered 14 written submissions and heard from five submitters.The New Zealand Business Number is one of several initiatives aimed at achieving the Better for Business - Result 9 programme commitment to reducing business costs by reducing the effort required to work with Government agencies. The purpose of the New Zealand Business Number is to enable easy and more efficient interactions for business in New Zealand. It will do this by allocating a unique number to corporate and public entities and to unincorporated entities that are in business such as sole traders partnerships and trustees of trusts. This number will link to a reliable set of data about each entity held on a register. Some of this data will be publicly searchable and some will be public only if the business allows it. Government agencies will be able to access this data to update their own systems. Third parties will also have access to a business’s information if a business consents or if the data is in bulk or aggregated so that no individual can be identified.This combination of a unique number a reliable data set and access to that data results in a New Zealand Business Number ecosystem that will provide savings to businesses savings to Government and e-commerce opportunities. I am pleased to note that Air New Zealand has already integrated the New Zealand Business Number into the validation process for its airpoints for business programme.The Commerce Committee reported the bill back without recommending any fundamental changes to the policy. The bill continues to be focused on making it possible for entities to interact more easily with the Government and with other entities. That said the Commerce Committee has made a number of changes that will make the bill more effective and ensure that Parliament’s intent is clear. I would like to comment on the most significant changes in the committee’s report.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): I think we will delay that. I regret that the time has come for me to leave the chair and I interrupt the member.Debate interrupted.
Offices of Parliament — Appointment of Auditors—Office of the Controller and Auditor-GeneralText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeOffices of Parliament — Appointment of Auditors—Office of the Controller and Auditor-General[Sitting date: 03 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8555. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Offices of ParliamentAppointment of Auditors—Office of the Controller and Auditor-GeneralHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): I move That pursuant to section 38(1) of the Public Audit Act 2001 the House appoint PKF Goldsmith Fox Audit as the independent auditor to audit the financial statements accounts and other information of the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General for the financial years ending on 30 June 2016 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018.Motion agreed to.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 03 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8543. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 3 December 2015Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business StatementHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): Next week is the final sitting week for 2015 before members head back to their electorates to conduct constituent business pre-Christmas or conclude that business. On Tuesday 8 December the Government will advance a number of first readings in the Order Paper. On Wednesday 9 December the Government intends to progress the Subordinate Legislation Confirmation Bill and the first reading of the Statutes Amendment Bill before moving the confirmation of the 2016 sitting programme and the 2015 adjournment.CHRIS HIPKINS (Senior Whip—Labour): Can I just clarify with the Leader of the House given that the House has already confirmed the 2016 sitting calendar that in fact he does not intend to make any further changes to it and propose an alternative calendar to that which the House has already approved.Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): The House has approved it by way of a Business Committee decision. The House has not entered into a debate that sees the House upon its rising sit on the following dates. I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. It may be an opportunity to move the motion relating to the auditor for the Office of the Auditor-General if that would be all right to go outside of the current riding order—I am seeking leave.Mr SPEAKER: The member can take the opportunity of moving it. So effectively we are calling on Governmentorder of the day No.1.Hon Gerry Brownlee: No I will wait—that is fine.Mr SPEAKER: It would certainly be tidier.
Vote: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8542. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 60New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Noes 61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Motion not agreed to.
Vote: Electricity Transparency Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Electricity Transparency Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8530. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the Electricity Transparency Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 60New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Noes 61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Motion not agreed to.
Vote: Births Deaths Marriages and Relationships Registration (Preventing Name Change by Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Births Deaths Marriages and Relationships Registration (Preventing Name Change by Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8516. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the Births Deaths Marriages and Relationships Registration (Preventing Name Change by Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 75New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 46New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14.Bill read a first time.Bill referred to the Social Services Committee.
Vote: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8504. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 60New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Noes 61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Motion not agreed to.
Vote: Affordable Healthcare Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Affordable Healthcare Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8488. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the Affordable Healthcare Bill be now read a first time.Ayes 46New Zealand Labour 32; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2.Noes 75New Zealand National 59; Green Party 14; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Motion not agreed to.
Mallard Trevor: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8542. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): In accordance with the leave granted earlier today the House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Mathers Mojo: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMathers Mojo: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8542. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MOJO MATHERS (Green): Well it is very clear to me from listening to the speeches that this side of the House is on the side of small businesses and consumers and that side of the House is absolutely complacent—everything is all sweet and hunky-dory in New Zealand; the large supermarket chains never abuse small businesses never take advantage of them never exploit them and are always reasonable; it is all sweet and there is no power imbalance; and the Commerce Commission is able to deal with any issue that arises. Well that is a load of bunkum. It is just not the case.You have heard from this side of the House that we have been getting stories from businesses and suppliers that have been approaching us and have been telling us about practices that are clearly unfair clearly not working and are clearly disadvantaging local food suppliers and producers in favour of large multinational corporations which are flooding the supermarkets with their mass-produced products from overseas. So we want to support local suppliers that are here in New Zealand and we want to have a fairer deal for them.A lot of people have made a big song and dance about the Commerce Commission saying that it found that no laws had been broken. That is the whole point of this bill. The whole point of this bill is to create a fairer system because despite what it found it did not therefore follow that there was no unfairness in the system but that the current legal system is not equipped to deal with it. This bill is to bring in a low level of regulation in order to create fairness and that is what we stand for. I think it is time for a vote and to find out what parties actually stand for: for fairness or for large companies and anti-competitive practices?
Mallard Trevor: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8535. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): The member will resume his seat. I thank him for his advice. I will not be coming back with another ruling.
Cosgrove Clayton: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCosgrove Clayton: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8535. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE (Labour): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I invite you to make—maybe not now because we have other business—a considered ruling. I am not speaking about your ruling on me. I put it to you that there has been some humour across the House no member has taken offence either way and I would suggest to you that although you are extremely diligent and knowledgable in your rulings I think we are in danger of going a bridge too far. I do not—
Mallard Trevor: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Commerce (Supermarket Adjudicator and Code of Conduct) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8534. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Order! Right the member’s speech is terminated. Next speaker.
Barclay Todd: Electricity Transparency Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBarclay Todd: Electricity Transparency Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8528. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TODD BARCLAY (National—Clutha-Southland): It is a privilege to speak—unfortunately in opposition—to the Electricity Transparency Bill in the name of Mr David Shearer. I think it is a—Fletcher Tabuteau: We understand why you’re sad about opposing it.TODD BARCLAY: Well I think that the reason why I am opposing it is that although it is incredibly well intentioned I think that the Government and the industry over the last couple of years have come a long way in terms of meeting the concerns that were raised around transparency around pricing by the industry leading back to probably about 2014. I think that since then there has been a number of steps that have taken place in terms of the Minister of Energy and Resources and the Electricity Authority to address the concerns around transparency of consumers’ electricity charges.There are a number of things that happened most recently. I will just list a couple of main points: the requirement for retailers and distributors to consult each other about any media releases about changes to consumers’ charges in a distributor’s area and also the requirement for retailers to provide information to consumers about any price changes. I think the most fundamental tool that consumers have if they are unhappy with the level of transparency or the pricing that they are receiving is the What’s My Number campaign which has proved to be incredibly successful since it was initiated in about 2013. There have been about 400000 consumers who have completed switches since then which proves that the mechanism is currently in place for consumers who are maybe feeling that they are receiving higher pricing than they should or that they are not receiving adequate information from the retailers. They have got the opportunity to switch if they like. So that is probably the main reason why I oppose this bill although it is very well intentioned. Thank you very much.
Tisch Lindsay: Electricity Transparency Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Electricity Transparency Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8523. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Sorry the member’s time has expired. Before the next speaker speaks I would actually like to hear what the debate is about. There is a lot of background noise here and I would like to hear Gareth Hughes.
Tisch Lindsay: Births Deaths Marriages and Relationships Registration (Preventing Name Change by Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Births Deaths Marriages and Relationships Registration (Preventing Name Change by Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8516. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Dr Jian Yang—5 minutes in reply.
Borrows Chester: Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8510. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.
Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSittings of the House[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8510. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Sittings of the HouseMARAMA FOX (Co-Leader—Māori Party):I seek leave for the House to adjourn at 10 p.m. tonight or at the conclusion of members’ order of the day No. 5 whichever is earlier. The reason is that there literally will be about 10 to 15 minutes possibly in which I will be introducing my bill but then we may not get another opportunity to debate that bill until next year following the Christmas break so I would prefer that it was done all together.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.
Fox Marama: Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFox Marama: Sittings of the House[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8510. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MARAMA FOX (Co-Leader—Māori Party):I seek leave for the House to adjourn at 10 p.m. tonight or at the conclusion of members’ order of the day No. 5 whichever is earlier. The reason is that there literally will be about 10 to 15 minutes possibly in which I will be introducing my bill but then we may not get another opportunity to debate that bill until next year following the Christmas break so I would prefer that it was done all together.
Borrows Chester: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8504. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Thank you. I was making a genuine attempt to get you to sit down at the end of the 5 minutes.
Borrows Chester: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8502. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I call the Hon David Cunliffe in reply.
Mallard Trevor: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8498. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Order! The member’s time has expired.
Mallard Trevor: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Education (Restoration of Democracy to University Councils) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8491. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): Order! The member’s time has expired.
Mallard Trevor: Affordable Healthcare Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Affordable Healthcare Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8488. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): I think it was Mr Bennett and Mr Peters who were exchanging comments across the House while the vote was taken. I think both members have been here for some time and realise that they are not meant to do that.
Mallard Trevor: Affordable Healthcare Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Affordable Healthcare Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8486. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): When we were last considering this bill Andrew Bayly had the call and he has 4 minutes remaining to speak if he so wishes.Tim Macindoe: Best member for Hunua ever.
Carter David: General DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: General Debate[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8484. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The member’s time has expired.
Carter David: General DebateText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: General Debate[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8483. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The member’s time has expired.
Barclay Todd: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBarclay Todd: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8473. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.TODD BARCLAY (National—Clutha-Southland) to the Minister of Transport: What progress has the Government made on its commitment to replace the Kawarau Falls Bridge in Queenstown?Hon SIMON BRIDGES (Minister of Transport): Oh great progress. Yesterday alongside the good member it was my pleasure to mark the start of construction on the new $22 million Kawarau Falls Bridge in Queenstown. The new two-way bridge will replace the existing and historic 90-year-old single-lane bridge and will be the biggest roading infrastructure project seen in Queenstown in many a year.Todd Barclay: How will the new $22 million Kawarau Falls Bridge support and benefit the Queenstown area?Hon SIMON BRIDGES: Motorists can look forward to the traffic flowing much more freely and more predictable travel times when the new bridge opens in 2017. The new bridge will support the strong growth in the area and provide a safer faster and more resilient link to Frankton Queenstown Airport the Queenstown central business district and developments south of the Kawarau River. I am excited that the Government has been able to accelerate this important roading project sooner than was originally planned because of our Accelerated Regional Roading Package.
McKelvie Ian: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMcKelvie Ian: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8468. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei) to the Minister of Police: How is the Police using new technology to help victims of family violence in New Zealand?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Police): Yesterday the Police launched a 4-month pilot in Palmerston North to record victim video statements at the scene of certain family violence incidents using recently rolled-out iPhone 6 Plus smartphones. The video statements will be actively used to help investigate and prosecute family violence incidents and are expected to result in earlier guilty pleas and to reduce court time. The pilot will help provide a better service to family violence victims and aligns with initiatives that this Government already has under way to improve the way that we address family violence.Ian McKelvie: How has this technology become available and what are the impacts on police?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: In 2014 the Government rolled out all-mobile technology to 6500 front-line police resulting in significantly reduced time spent on administration and freeing up the equivalent of more than 350 extra officers. A considerable 41 percent of all police front-line time is spent dealing with family violence so it is great to see the police coming up with innovative ways to use this technology in a way that is better for victims and more efficient for police—[Interruption] those members do not like good news do they—the justice system and the taxpayer.
Robertson Grant: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8468. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central) to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: Does he agree with the Treasury assessment of the anchor projects in Christchurch that “it is highly likely that additional funding will be needed to finish the programme” and that “this means increasing funding would require significant compromise of other investment initiatives”?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery): Not necessarily and not necessarily.Grant Robertson: Can he guarantee that no other investment initiatives will be significantly compromised as a result of additional funding being required for the anchor projects—in particular the convention centre?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: Given that we are in commercial negotiations at the present time and that the actual cost of the convention centre is not known at this point I cannot make that comparison.Mr SPEAKER: Supplementary question Grant Robertson.Grant Robertson: I was thinking that this might be a point of order but we will make it a supplementary question. Can he confirm the statement of Tim Hunter chief executive officer of Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism that the Prime Minister said in August that the Government was struggling to get value for money for the convention centre proposal?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: I have got no responsibility for anything Mr Hunter has ever said.Grant Robertson: In light of that answer what does he say to Tim Hunter the head of Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism who said that the Government was in total disarray on this project and that after 3 years of failing to deliver it was time for the Minister to stand aside?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: Good luck.Grant Robertson: If the Treasury report into the Christchurch City rebuild that described it as likely to be unachievable was “dopey” does that make him “Grumpy” and Bill English “Sleepy”?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: No but given the member’s performance in his portfolio it certainly makes him “Dozy”.
Lee Melissa: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLee Melissa: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8467. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]7.MELISSA LEE (National) to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements have been made regarding the Government’s investment in education infrastructure?Hon NIKKI KAYE (Associate Minister of Education): In the last 6 weeks our Government has announced close to a quarter of a billion dollars in school property investments. These investments cover six of our most complex school redevelopment sites across New Zealand. These include $79 million for Western Springs College—the largest ever redevelopment in New Zealand’s history—$39 million for Wellington East Girls’ College $26 million for Takapuna Grammar School $24 million for Aotea College $24 million for Balmoral Intermediate School and of course $63 million for the two schools in Marlborough for which I understand the Minister of Education received a rapturous applause at her announcement. This Government is investing more to ensure young New Zealanders access modern 21st century facilities.Melissa Lee: What investment has the Government made over the last 7 years in school property?Hon NIKKI KAYE: This Government has invested more than $4 billion in school property since we came to office. This is more than 30 percent more than the previous 7 years of the last Labour Government. Back then we inherited huge numbers of leaky schools schools that needed earthquake strengthening a system that did not adequately plan for growth and a system where we did not have a condition assessment of all New Zealand schools. Since then we have spent more than $375 million repairing leaky buildings we have completed condition assessments for all New Zealand schools and there are huge numbers of redevelopments that have happened. We have also put $350 million in to accelerate growth in Auckland and we have invested $700 million in ICT infrastructure to ensure New Zealand schools have access to uncapped fast connections. We have done more than ever for young New Zealanders. We are very proud of this.Melissa Lee: What recent announcements have been made about addressing demand as a result of population growth?Hon NIKKI KAYE: On top of the 51 projects that I confirmed several months ago for Auckland we have roll-growth classrooms being added right across New Zealand in areas like Queenstown Hamilton and in New Plymouth where I was with Jonathan Young. Today I also announced an extra $6.8 million will be invested in the Waterview Primary School redevelopment taking the total value of this project to $17 million and an extra $5 million will be invested in the Freemans Bay School redevelopment taking the total value of this project to $18 million. This additional investment is part of this Government’s comprehensive plan to get ahead of growth in parts of New Zealand.
Woodhouse Michael: Oral Questions — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWoodhouse Michael: Oral Questions — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8463. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Immigration): I seek leave to make a personal explanation to correct an answer I gave to question No. 1.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is none.Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: In answer to a supplementary question I indicated that fewer Indian nationals were gaining residence within 5 years of their first student visa. I intended to say that a lower percentage of Indian nationals were gaining residence.
Carter David: Visitors — Cambodia—Delegation ParliamentText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Cambodia—Delegation Parliament[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8459. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members I am sure that members would wish to welcome a parliamentary delegation from Cambodia led by His Excellency Mr Kong Korm Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights Complaint Reception and Investigation of the Senate which is present in the gallery.
Visitors — Cambodia—Delegation ParliamentText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Cambodia—Delegation Parliament[Sitting date: 02 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8459. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Wednesday 2 December 2015Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsCambodia—Delegation ParliamentMr SPEAKER: Honourable members I am sure that members would wish to welcome a parliamentary delegation from Cambodia led by His Excellency Mr Kong Korm Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights Complaint Reception and Investigation of the Senate which is present in the gallery.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8446. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the amendments be agreed to.Ayes 14Green Party 14.Noes 107New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 32; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.Part 3 as amended agreed to.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8445. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the amendments be agreed to.Ayes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Amendments agreed to.The question was put that the following amendments in the name of Jan Logie to Part 3 be agreed to:to insert the following new clauses:75ASection CX 6 amended (Private use of motor vehicle)In section CX 6 after subsection (2) insert:Exclusion: electric vehicles(2A)Subsection (1) does not apply if the motor power of the vehicle is wholly or partly derived from an external source of electricity.Expiry of exclusion: electric vehicles(2B)Subsection (2A) expires on the close of the day that is 7 years after the date on which that subsection comes into force.75AASection CX 9 replaced (Subsidised transport)Replace section CX 9 with:CX 9Subsidised transportWhen fringe benefit arises(1)A fringe benefit arises when an employer provides subsidised transport to an employee.Exclusion(2)This section does not apply if the transport is subsidised with a public transport pass.Defined in this Act: employee employer fringe benefit subsidised transportCompare: 2004 No 35 s CX 8
Vote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8434. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the question be now put.Ayes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Motion agreed to.Clause 1 agreed to.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 132 in the name of the Hon Anne Tolley to clause 2 be agreed to.Amendment agreed to.Clause 2 as amended agreed to.The Committee divided the bill into the Social Security Amendment Bill the Education Amendment Bill and the Taxation (Support for Children in Hardship) Bill pursuant to Supplementary Order Paper134.Bill to be reported with amendment presently.
Vote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8422. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the question be now put.Ayes 75New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 12; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes 46New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14.Motion agreed to.Part 3 agreed to.
Vote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8404. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the amendment be agreed to.Ayes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Noes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not agreed to.Part 1 agreed to.
Vote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8404. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the amendments be agreed to.Ayes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Noes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendments not agreed to.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 137 in the name of Carmel Sepuloni to insert new clause 9AA be agreed to.
Vote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8404. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the question That the amendment be agreed to.Ayes 58New Zealand Labour 32; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 12.Noes 63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not agreed to.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 136 in the name of Carmel Sepuloni to clauses 4 6 7 and 8 be agreed to.
Cunliffe David: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCunliffe David: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8457. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn): Mr Chairman that is Clayton Cosgrove; I am David Cunliffe. People often confuse us—The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I am sorry—my apologies.Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE: —much to my chagrin I have to say. But there we are.In terms of transfers between foreign superannuation schemes under the rules in amended section CF 3 as set out in clause 71 of the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill a transfer from one foreign superannuation scheme to another non - Australian foreign superannuation scheme is not taxable income. This is achieved through omission in the current section CF 3(2) which lists the types of foreign superannuation withdrawals that are considered to be income but previously had not listed transfers from one scheme to another. The issue there is that this is trying to close a loophole a loophole whereby a foreign resident can simply transfer from one scheme to another stay a step ahead of the good old Inland Revenue Department and its fantastic computer system—Grant Robertson: Oh yeah we’ll get to that tomorrow morning.Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE: We are coming to that tomorrow morning and thereby—The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Sorry to interrupt the honourable member. The time has come for me to report progress.Progress to be reported presently.House resumed.The Chairperson reported the Support for Children in Hardship Bill with amendment and that the Committee had divided it into three bills progress on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill no progress on the Radio New Zealand Amendment Bill no progress on the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Amendment Bill and no progress on the Radiation Safety Bill.Report adopted.
Tisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8457. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): The Hon Clayton Cosgrove.
Tisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8455. 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. It can be tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Cosgrove Clayton: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCosgrove Clayton: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8455. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE (Labour): The second one is the letter from me of 20 October 2015 to Mr McClay raising the same issue with my Supplementary Order Paper attached.
Cosgrove Clayton: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCosgrove Clayton: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8455. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE (Labour): I seek leave to table two documents. One is a letter from the Minister of Revenue Todd McClay to me of 17 November 2015 finally outlining his proposed Supplementary Order Paper.
Tisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8445. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): The question is that we are moving to the vote on Part 3.The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 129 in the name of the Hon Todd McClay to Part 3 be agreed to.
Scott Alastair: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeScott Alastair: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8445. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]ALASTAIR SCOTT (National—Wairarapa): I move the motion be now put.Hon Member: No that’s hopeless. Try again.
Tisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8444. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): I am going to hear from Jan Logie. She has an amendment.
Bennett David: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBennett David: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8444. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East): I move That the question be now put.
Smith Stuart: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSmith Stuart: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8442. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]STUART SMITH (National—Kaikōura): I move That the question be now put.
Borrows Chester: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBorrows Chester: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8441. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Chester Borrows): I will hear from Fletcher Tabuteau on his fourth call.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Taxation (Annual Rates for 2015-16 Research and Development and Remedial Matters) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8441. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National): I move That the question be now put.
Ross Jami-Lee: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8434. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National): I move That the question be now put.
Ross Jami-Lee: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8433. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National): I move That the question be now put.
Doocey Matt: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDoocey Matt: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8422. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MATT DOOCEY (National—Waimakariri): I move That the question be now put.
Tisch Lindsay: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8422. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Members I would just like to mention that the sound issue seems to be resolved now.
Tisch Lindsay: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Support for Children in Hardship Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 01 December 2015. Volume:710;Page:8420. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Sorry members there is a problem with the sound on Parliament TV and the web streaming. Technicians are working on that to resolve the issue so thank you for bringing it to my attention.