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Sittings of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSittings of the House[Sitting date: 24 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14303. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Sittings of the HouseLOUISE UPSTON (Senior Whip—National): I rise to seek leave of the House since the urgency motion has concluded for the House to rise at this time.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection.
UrgencyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgency[Sitting date: 24 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14277. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]UrgencyHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): I moveThat urgency be accorded the introduction and passing of the Policing (Constable’s Oaths Validation) Amendment Bill.It does not give me any pleasure at all to move this motion today but I do wish to thank other parties in the House for agreeing that this was a matter that needed to be dealt with urgently by the House.The problem here is that oaths that were taken by police employees between 13 October 2009 and 13 October 2013 needed to have been administered according to the law. It would appear that police have not administered those oaths according to the altered Policing Act. I want to point out that this is the second time that they have come to Parliament asking Parliament to validate their actions and it certainly does not reflect well on the police that we are put in this position and that so much of Parliament’s valuable time gets soaked up trying to sort out something that should never have happened in the first place. Although this is a straightforward technical matter it is nonethe less one that is an extreme irritation and I would suggest potentially quite an embarrassment to the police.This bill will remove any doubts about the validity of the actions of the affected police employees effectively constables and prevent unmeritorious claims of invalid exercise of police powers. We will follow a process this afternoon agreed by the Business Committee. I am sure that members will wish to express their concern about the need for this particular bout of urgency.Motion agreed to.
Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness of the House[Sitting date: 24 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14263. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 24 October 2013Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business of the HouseHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): When the House resumes on Tuesday 5 November the Government intends to progress a number of bills on the Order Paper including the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill. As indicated at the Business Committee last week it is my intention during this coming adjournment to provide all parties with a draft outline for the remainder of the year.GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central): Acknowledging and thanking the Leader of the House for that draft outline has he got any indication about whether there will be any bouts of urgency in the upcoming session?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): Firstly a draft outline might simply be a blank calendar letting the member know the days we will be sitting here but I do intend to give him a little more information than that. As I have previously said to the Business Committee there is a possibility that there will be some urgency towards the end of the coming 3-week session before we go into the final couple of weeks of the year and then the very long 9-week break.
Shanks Katrina: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14174. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KATRINA SHANKS (National): It is my pleasure to take a very brief call on the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill today not because it is not important—because it is a very very important bill—but we do want to get this finished today and go on to our Committee stage and third reading so that this bill can be passed. This is a very unique bill as you all know and it is good to see that actually a bill like this can come before Parliament and be recognised.I would like to thank the Waiaua Marae for hosting us as the Māori Affairs Committee. You were fantastic hosts. What it allows us to do as a select committee is to go and listen to you listen to your stories get an understanding of what has happened see the grief that it has caused and know that we can make a difference. We listened to what you had to say we came back into Parliament and we made those changes that you recommended to the bill. So thank you for hosting us and being such fantastic hosts. Thank you for telling us your stories. You have certainly given us stories to tellour children about what has happened to Mokomoko. Thank you very much for this opportunity and I commend this bill to the House.Bill read a second time.
Henare Tau: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHenare Tau: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14169. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TAU HENARE (National): E tū ana au ki te tautoko i te kōrero o tō tātou Minita a Pita. Nō reira kei a koutou te whānau tēnā koutou katoa.[I rise to endorse the sentiments expressed by our Minister Pita. And to you the family I extend salutations to you all.]It is funny that back in 1992 the Government of the day thought that it had better go and apologise. So off it went and apologised and gave Mokomoko a pardon but forgot to talk to the people about that pardon. Those are lessons that we pick up along the way. Having the inability to pardon a person again for the same offence there has to be some other way of recognising what the Government had done. The Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill sets out to restore the character the mana and the reputation of that person who has been accused and actually been dispatched by Her Majesty’s Government.Personally I travel past where Mokomoko is from at least once a year. I have never ever turned to my right and acknowledged those people until the day that the Māori Affairs Committee went up and did the business and listened to the concerns of the whānau. I am glad to say that we were able to deliver to the House 90 percent of what the whānau wanted even breaking new ground in this Parliament by not so much having a translation of the legislation but a version of the bill in Māori before it is enacted. So when it comes time to enact the bill the Governor-General will be signing off the English and the Māori versions. When I talk about the restoration of mana especially of Mokomoko how can you restore somebody’s mana and reputation if not through his own language? I think that the huge lesson that we got from our whānau was just that. That is how you proceed to restore his contribution to their society.I see Mokomoko as a bit of a hero along with other people right throughout history and through the world like Breaker Morant and all of those people who have been dispatched by their Governments because of some skulduggery. It is not the first time that somebody has been pardoned in this House. Let it be known that there are others who have been dispatched by Her Majesty’s Government for not carrying out orders and have been pardoned along the way. I think it is a good thing. I think it does restore the character the mana and the reputation of that person of Mokomoko but hopefully it works on the restoration of the people’s mana and their reputation. They can stand tall in their communities and say that they are the descendants of Mokomoko without shame and without carrying the burden of 150-odd years of that.I think that this bill will go through the House very very smoothly and we will be on to our third reading in no time at all. Kia ora.
Tisch Lindsay: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14166. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Yes. Well we will just get it right. Leave is sought for that purpose. There is no objection.
Mallard Trevor: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMallard Trevor: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14166. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Notwithstanding the various Standing Orders I seek leave for the House to continue past 1 o’clock for up to about a quarter of an hour but only if that is necessary. Or we can do it by leave—anything.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Could I ask the member before I put the leave—it is to adjourn following the completion of the second reading. Would the member like to seek leave for that purpose?Hon TREVOR MALLARD: I seek leave for that which means exactly what I said before.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): No it is to adjourn all right? Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection?Hon TREVOR MALLARD: I was seeking leave to continue which is the same thing.
Tisch Lindsay: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14166. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Well the extended hours go until 1 o’clock. The extended hours go to 1 o’clock and at 1 o’clock the House rises or is adjourned until 2 p.m. So if you want this bill to be completed within that time frame it is up to the speakers to make sure that that happens because we cannot go beyond it unless leave is sought.
Sharples Pita: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSharples Pita: Mokomoko (Restoration of Character Mana and Reputation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14166. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon Dr PITA SHARPLES (Minister of Māori Affairs): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. Can I ask whether we have got restricted time? What we are doing in terms of the length of time? I mean do we shorten our speeches—what is the procedure?
Tisch Lindsay: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First Readings[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14166. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Members as a presiding officer I do not get an opportunity to speak in Parliament but on this occasion I am taking the liberty because I have been part of Ngāti Hauā for all my life. This is a great day for the two iwi here today. Congratulations. It has been an honour and a privilege for me to be presiding today and also to have been with Minister Finlayson for the signing. Congratulations to you both. Permission is given for a waiata.Waiata
Wagner Nicky: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWagner Nicky: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First Readings[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14165. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]NICKY WAGNER (National—Christchurch Central): Tēnā koe Mr Assistant Speaker. Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēna koutou katoa. As a member of the Māori Affairs Committee I am very pleased to be speaking to this legislation the Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill. It has been a long journey that both Ngāti Hauā and Ngāti Koroki Kahukorua have travelled before getting to this place. Both iwi we have heard in this House today have had rich and illustrious pasts much of which was destroyed during the New Zealand Wars and beyond. Today despite this disruption and pain despite complex and difficult negotiations and processes we have reached an important milestone: the first reading of your settlement bills.I would like to add my thanks to those of others in the House to those past and present who have contributed to this day. We all look forward to seeing these bills passed through the House and becoming Acts.The Hon Pita Sharples made an important point when he said that all New Zealanders should know their history. They should know their history so that they can understand the importance of these settlements. They should know their history so thatthey can embrace these settlements. And they should know their history so that they can support iwi as they make the most of every opportunity going forward.This bill as you have heard passes into the hands of the Māori Affairs Committee. I can assure you that we will work hard on these bills we will enjoy our road trips we will come to see you and we will make sure that these bills pass through the House as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā tātou katoa.Bills read a first time.Billsreferred to the Māori Affairs Committee.
Henare Tau: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHenare Tau: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First Readings[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14163. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TAU HENARE (National): Te mea tuatahi kei a koutou e aku rangatira tēnā koutou. Tēnā koutou Ngāti Hauā Ngāti Koroki Kahukura kua tae mai nei i tēnei rā. Nō reira āhua potopoto tēnei mihimihi ki a koutou katoa.[In the first instance acknowledgments to you my leaders Ngāti Hauā and Ngāti Koroki Kahukura who have arrived here today. I therefore extend this somewhat brief welcome to you all.]I have been allocated only 1 minute—well that is what it says.In the notes we are given on all sorts of bills but especially on Treaty settlement bills one thing is clear. With each group we deal with—Ngāti Hauā Raukawa Tūhoe Ngāti Koroki Kahukura—there is a line in most of our notes that says: “During the 1840s and the 1850s there was a thriving economy.” You can just imagine that if we were able to get up today and say things like: “In Ōtara there was a thriving economy.” that would be good for our people. I saw about 2 weeks ago a painting from 1835 in Australia of all places. It was of three Māori looking out over Sydney Harbour and they were there on an economic trip to garner more trade for their people. I do not know who those three were but it gave truth to what we think we know happened in the 1840s and 1850s. It made the statements that we make in here more truthful knowing that it actually happened. Just imagine if we were able to recreate for our people the conditions for hapū and iwi to thrive economically off their own backs rather than off somebody else’s.I do commend the two bills the Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill to the House and I cannot wait to get on the road. I am not saying that we have fun doing these road trips. Actually I am saying that we have fun doing these road trips. It is fantastic because when you see a bill all you see is the words put there by some people better than I am but when you go out to visit the people and when you go out to a face-to-face meeting you hear all of the stories and you hear all of the words of the people who have gone before you. That is when you get a really good grasp of what is on the table.Last week we were in Raukawa. It is poignant that we have on the table now Koroki Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā and that we are moving down the country to wrap up these Treaty settlements. I think that one thing that binds Parliament together is that we can work cross-party for the benefit of Māori outside and it is one of the things that I am very proud of and lucky and privileged to play a little part of in the history of iwi Māori. Nō reira I commend this legislation to the House and I am sorry I did not take my full 1 minute.
Tisch Lindsay: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First ReadingsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Bill Ngāti Koroki Kahukura Claims Settlement Bill — First Readings[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14159. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I understand that the next call is a split call—Denise Roche.
Robertson H V Ross: Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Te Urewera-Tūhoe Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14152. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I understand honourable members that permission has been granted for a waiata so I would invite those in the gallery who are going to do the waiata to please lead. We are in your hands—we are in your hands.WaiataHaka
Roy Eric: Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Business of the House[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14129. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I understand that you are seeking leave for that to happen so I will put the leave. Leave is sought for a karakia to be held to commence proceedings today. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There is not. Would one of the whānau from the gallery like to lead the karakia.Karakia
Flavell Te Ururoa: Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFlavell Te Ururoa: Business of the House[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14129. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TE URUROA FLAVELL (Co-Leader—Māori Party): Tēnā koe Mr Deputy Speaker. Mōrena kia ora tātou. He rangi nui whakaharahara tēnei mō ngā mea e noho mai rā i runga ake nei. Kua eke mai ētahi o Tūhoe kua eke mai te whānau o Mokomoko. Ko tāku ko te Whare he inoi noa atu kia riro mā tētahi o rātou tētahi karakia i te tīmatanga mai o tēnei rā hei whakatūwhera i te āhuatanga ō wā tātou nohotahi. Kei te mōhio tonu au ki te nuinga o te wā ko koe tērā Mr Deputy Speaker; ko koe tērā e kawe nei i tō tātou karakia i te tīmatanga mai o te rā. He rā hou tēnei. Kua mutu ngā mahi o nanahi. Kua ara mai te rā kua moe te pō. Ko tāku ki a koe otirā ki te Whare kia tukuna te kupu kōrero karakia nei ki tētahi hei kawe i tō tātou karakia hei wāwāhi i ngā kōrero.[Thank you Mr Deputy Speaker. Good morning and greetings to us all. This is a very important day for those people seated above. Some people from Tūhoe have arrived here and also the Mokomoko family. I just wanted to ask the House whether we could allow for one of them to conduct the prayers this morning to open the proceedings of our joint gathering. I know very well that on most occasions this is your job Mr Deputy Speaker; you generally conduct the prayers to begin our day. This is a new day. Yesterday’s business is over. A new day has arisen as the night takes respite. My point to you indeed to the House is that we allow for one of them to conduct our prayers as a way to open our discussions.]
Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness of the House[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14129. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 22 October 2013(continued on Wednesday 23 October 2013)Business of the HouseTE URUROA FLAVELL (Co-Leader—Māori Party): Tēnā koe Mr Deputy Speaker. Mōrena kia ora tātou. He rangi nui whakaharahara tēnei mō ngā mea e noho mai rā i runga ake nei. Kua eke mai ētahi o Tūhoe kua eke mai te whānau o Mokomoko. Ko tāku ko te Whare he inoi noa atu kia riro mā tētahi o rātou tētahi karakia i te tīmatanga mai o tēnei rā hei whakatūwhera i te āhuatanga ō wā tātou nohotahi. Kei te mōhio tonu au ki te nuinga o te wā ko koe tērā Mr Deputy Speaker; ko koe tērā e kawe nei i tō tātou karakia i te tīmatanga mai o te rā. He rā hou tēnei. Kua mutu ngā mahi o nanahi. Kua ara mai te rā kua moe te pō. Ko tāku ki a koe otirā ki te Whare kia tukuna te kupu kōrero karakia nei ki tētahi hei kawe i tō tātou karakia hei wāwāhi i ngā kōrero.[Thank you Mr Deputy Speaker. Good morning and greetings to us all. This is a very important day for those people seated above. Some people from Tūhoe have arrived here and also the Mokomoko family. I just wanted to ask the House whether we could allow for one of them to conduct the prayers this morning to open the proceedings of our joint gathering. I know very well that on most occasions this is your job Mr Deputy Speaker; you generally conduct the prayers to begin our day. This is a new day. Yesterday’s business is over. A new day has arisen as the night takes respite. My point to you indeed to the House is that we allow for one of them to conduct our prayers as a way to open our discussions.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I understand that you are seeking leave for that to happen so I will put the leave. Leave is sought for a karakia to be held to commence proceedings today. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There is not. Would one of the whānau from the gallery like to lead the karakia.Karakia
Robertson H V Ross: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14126. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I advise the House that this is a split call.Hon Maryan Street: No.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): It is not a split call? Then I call the honourable Dr Rajen—Hon Maryan Street: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. It is not a split call as I understand.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Yes. That is what I have just said yes. In that case then I call the honourable Dr Rajen Prasad.
Foster-Bell Paul: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFoster-Bell Paul: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14125. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]PAUL FOSTER-BELL (National): It is a privilege to rise to take a brief call in this important first reading of the Human Rights Amendment Bill. I am going to carry on in the generosity of spirit of the first half of the Hon Maryan Street’s previous speech and acknowledge the very good work done by a previous Minister for Disability Issues the Hon Ruth Dyson in shepherding through New Zealand’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008. Having been at that time on a diplomatic posting in the Islamic Republic of Iran with human rights being a significant part of my portfolio in that job it was interesting to see the reaction in a country that was very unlike New Zealand to that effort. We were seen as a world leader. I am very glad that we are continuing to look at ways that we can improve the status of disabled people in New Zealand.An interesting anecdote was that we were surprised in having to explain to the Iranian Government why at Auckland Airport there was a priority lane for disabled people where they were getting advance treatment but Government officials were not. That is in New Zealand; it is the opposite situation in some countries. We on this side of the House believe very strongly that people are born free and equal in dignity and are entitled to having those human rights observed and I am very glad that we will be creating a full-time human rights commissioner role with leadership in disability issues. Thank you.
Shanks Katrina: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeShanks Katrina: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14123. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KATRINA SHANKS (National): It is my pleasure to take a call on the Human Rights Amendment Bill tonight. This bill does change the role and structure of the Human Rights Commission to strengthen its performance. It also allows it to be more versatile and to change as times change as well and to keep up to date.I do want to just quickly touch on one part of the bill in a bit more detail which is about the Disability Rights Commissioner. I think it is a long time coming actually that the disability sector is getting a commissioner. I remember back in about 2008 the Social Services Committee had an inquiry into disability services. We heard from hundreds of submitters that they felt they did not have a voice they felt they were not represented they felt they were the poor cousin to health in many instances and they were overlooked and overseen. So I think that this has been a long time coming actually and it is good to see that those people are going to have a voice they are going to be heard and they are going to be represented and the Human Rights Commission isexactly the right place for them to be. When we were looking at how we could enhance their voice and how we could get them better representation this was one of the suggestions along with a number of other suggestions about what we could do for them. I commend this bill to the House. I look forward to the select committee process and to hearing from submitters. Thank you.
Ngaro Alfred: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNgaro Alfred: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14119. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]ALFRED NGARO (National): I rise to take a short call on the first reading of the Human Rights Amendment Bill. The Human Rights Commission was set up as a bodyto investigate promote and protect human rights. Having a dedicated Disability Rights Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission reinforces this Government’s commitment to promoting and monitoring mechanisms that will really make a difference to the lives of disabled people. New Zealand ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 25 September 2008. This bill not only supports this convention but also the direction of the Government.I look forward to this bill’s referral to the Justice and Electoral Committee to hearing submissions and to furthering the course of this bill. I commend this bill to the House.
Robertson H V Ross: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Human Rights Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14117. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I have got here that Tim Macindoe was speaking. He has 6 minutes remaining to speak if he so wishes to but given that the honourable Andrew Little has called I will call him.
Woodhouse Michael: Veterans’ Support Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWoodhouse Michael: Veterans’ Support Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14117. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Veterans’ Affairs): I moveThat the Veterans’ Support Bill be reported back to the House by 27 March 2014.Motion agreed to.
Sabin Mike: Veterans’ Support Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Veterans’ Support Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14117. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MIKE SABIN (National—Northland): I want to finish the debate on the Veterans’ Support Bill by acknowledging the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs and by acknowledging members across the House for the support they have shown. I acknowledge some of the comments that have been made. This is a very important bill because the men and women who have served this country many of whom lost their lives in the service of this country are very important people and will always be in our hearts minds and otherwise. It is important for this Parliament to recognise the contributions veterans have made and those men and women of the New Zealand armed services who paid the price with their lives.I am a former naval officer. My father spent a significant amount of time in the Royal New Zealand Navy as well as my uncle and so matters of this nature do resonate very strongly with me. I also just want to take a short opportunity to acknowledge someone who has made a significant contribution to the interests of veterans in New Zealand and that is a former senior army officer Ross Miller who was a constituent of my electorate. He worked very closely with successive Ministers including the current Minister of Veterans’ Affairs to advance the very important interests of veterans and to contribute to a huge body of work that has gone on in reviewing what is a very significant piece of legislation and the need to recognise and address the issues that have been brought forward by veterans. So I just acknowledge Ross Miller and his contribution to this process. I commend the work that he has done.I acknowledge all the veterans who have also contributed to the process that has brought us to this point where the bill is now in the House. I think the House can enjoy moving it forward in the spirit which we must all acknowledge that reflects the importance of these citizens to our nation lest we forget. I commend the bill to the House.Bill read a first time.Billreferred to the Social Services Committee.
Robertson H V Ross: Veterans’ Support Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Veterans’ Support Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14116. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I just inform the House that this is a split call.
Ngaro Alfred: Veterans’ Support Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeNgaro Alfred: Veterans’ Support Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14115. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]ALFRED NGARO (National): Kia orana Mr Assistant Speaker. In 1915 the HonMāuiPōmare was commissioned as the member for WesternMāori but also as the Minister responsible for the Cook Islands and other Pacific Islands. He went out through to the Pacific and to the Cook Islands and Niue where he managed to get 150 Niuean soldiers and also 45 from the Cook Islands who came over to New Zealand. They were there also to be deployed to Gallipoli to strengthen thePioneer Battalion in 1917. They actually came down here to Parliament and paraded in front of Parliament before they went up to Narrow Neck up in Auckland where they trained and then were sent over to the Western Front at that time. I mention that because in the last 2 years I have been to the commemorative services for the Niuean community and I suppose there are a number of people to whom this bill the Veterans’ Support Bill becomes important. A number of New Zealanders right across the country have family members who have been part of the veterans community. I commend this bill to the House. This is a good bill. This new Veterans’ Support Bill aligns with the importance of all-encompassing medical treatment and rehabilitation. I commend this bill to the House.
Heatley Phil: Veterans’ Support Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHeatley Phil: Veterans’ Support Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14114. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon PHIL HEATLEY (National—Whangarei): As colleagues have said New Zealand has got a proud history of service in defence of our country and of freedom across the globe and other democracies. Other members here have outlined family members whom they have had who have fought for our country and the countries of others. I do not have immediate family members who have been through that but I doacknowledge the families of all those across the House who have given so much to our country. In 2007 it was a good idea that the War Pensions Act 1954 was referred to the Law Commission for review. This Veterans’ Support Bill gives effect to the recommendations of the Law Commission in its 2010 report recommending a new support scheme for veterans in military service.We owe a great deal a great debt to our veterans. The National-led Government is committing to honouring their service and this bill in part delivers on our election promises. The Government has committed $60 million for a package to support the new legislation. As part of this package we also increased the war disablement and surviving spouse pensions by 5 percent this year on top of inflation. That is why I support this bill. I look forward to hearing select committee submissions to the Social Services Committee and making sure that the mood of this House is reflected in the final legislation.
O'Connor Simon: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeO'Connor Simon: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14101. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]SIMON O’CONNOR (National—Tāmaki): I am pleased to speak briefly to the Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill here on its second reading. I want to acknowledge as I think others in the House have the work of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee. I think all of us were very aware of the context in which this bill has come about and the hard work that has resulted in this bill as it progresses to bring about the recommendations of the royal commission. One of my National Party colleagues said earlier that this bill is in some ways an indirect memorial so I do not intend to say any more than to acknowledge of course the passing of those 29 men and ask that this bill pass in their honour too.Amendments recommended by the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee by majority agreed to.Bill read a second time.
Tisch Lindsay: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14099. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I understand that the next call is a split call. I call Darien Fenton—5 minutes.
Calder Cam: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCalder Cam: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14099. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr CAM CALDER (National): I rise to speak on the Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill and I want to acknowledge the contributions made by all parties on the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee under the excellent chairmanship of David Bennett. This is a poignant moment as preliminary work is taking place in the area to enable safe entry into the drift.This is an omnibus bill that as we have heard enacts the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. It establishesWorkSafe New Zealand a new workplace health and safety agency; it amends the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; and it creates a new Mines Rescue Act. In a strange way—and this was eloquently alluded to by my colleague Mr Chris Auchinvole—this legislation will be an enduring reminder of the disaster and indirectly a memorial to those whose lives were so tragically lost.We are committed to improving workplace safety so we have set a firm target of a 25 percent reduction in the rate of workplace fatalities and serious injuries by 2020. This is a significant step in the Government’s workplace health and safety reform programme. and I commend this bill to the House.
Auchinvole Chris: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeAuchinvole Chris: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14097. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National): It is a great honour to speak on the second reading of this particular bill the Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill coinciding as it does with the commencement yesterday of drift re-entry at Pike River. This omnibus bill enacts recommendations from the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. It establishesWorkSafe New Zealand a new workplace health and safety agency; it amends the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; and it creates a new Mines Rescue Act 2013.There are many physical memorials to those who lost their lives at Pike River. These memorials each express dignity grief remorse and loss. I like to think that the effects of this bill which incorporates the recommendations of the royal commission will be as enduring as granite and as lasting as a carbon memorial. The implementation of this bill will bring us closer to ensuring that mining—risky adventurous profitable occupation that it is—will continue to be one of New Zealand’s economic building blocks and not the stumbling block that some have perceived it to be. I commend this bill to the House. Thank you.
Sabin Mike: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14095. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MIKE SABIN (National—Northland): I just want to acknowledge the contributions of Damien O’Connor and Mr Little on the Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill. Both are people with knowledge and experience in this area and I appreciate the contributions they made to the House. I would just point out though that Mr O’Connor mentioned the 3 years that have passed since the Pike River disaster. It is a valid comment but it would not have been sensible or in fact proper to put legislation in place before the royal commission of inquiry came out in October of last year. I think the Government certainly has moved to take heed of that inquiry. Indeed we will still find out in the months and years to come what has come about as a result of the terrible Pike River disaster.I also want to comment on what Mr O’Connor said and as has been alluded to by others that there was no one failing in this. The legacy of that disaster is threaded through this legislation but actually in any workplace tragedy looking back rearward as we must do it is important to identify a number of factors. Of course a lot of those factors are human. A lot of those factors are outside control. Some of the factors are inside control. What I think this bill actually looks to do is put in place some of those hard lessons learnt and not only honour those who lost their lives in that tragedy but also make sure that as many of thosecontrollables as possible can be lined up and responded to. But I must stress that with this or any other matter when it comes to the workplace it will always be a collection of a number of factors that contribute to things going badly wrong. This bill is one part of a solution—an enduring part of a solution I hope—but there are many others. I am happy to commend it to the House.
Ross Jami-Lee: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14086. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (National—Botany): I commend the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill to the House.Bill read a second time.
Tisch Lindsay: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14084. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): It is my fault that the member has had to hurry back to his seat—we were conversing. This is down for a 5-minute call so I am calling Grant Robertson. I do not know whether the Green Party is taking a split call on this bill. Is it?Gareth Hughes: We are.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): OK. So it is 5-minute call to Grant Robertson.
Yang Jian: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYang Jian: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14083. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr JIAN YANG (National): I rise to take a very brief call on the second reading of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill. It is important that the public has confidence in the regime for setting the entitlements of members of Parliament and Ministers. This bill puts more power in the hands of independent decision makers. The Government is committed to having MPs’ and Ministers’ entitlements determined in a transparent independent and non-partisan manner and the Government has already taken action to improve transparency including the regular disclosure of travel and documentation costs.This action is being taken a step further by making disclosure a requirement in this bill. So I commend the bill to the House. Thank you.
Henare Tau: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHenare Tau: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14081. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon TAU HENARE (National): The entitlements of MPs and Ministers in this Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill will be transparent independent and non-partisan. That gives a level of confidence and trust for the public to have in a regime that has been—not picked on over the past few years but I think it has needed that sort of trust put back into the community.There is more power than ever before in the hands of an independent decision maker. I think that goes a long way to instilling some trust and some confidence on the part of the community in their elected representatives. The bill not only improves what has taken place before but enhances those measures taken by the Prime Minister and by a number of other people.I will not take too long in the House but I do want to say and echo the comments that have been made that this bill has—so far—travelled through its stages in a non-partisan manner. Now we are faced with many amendments that were never ever raised in the Government Administration Committee. I have heard Metiria Turei comment on the reasons why. I think that in the spirit of bipartisan work she should have raised those issues in the select committee. I think that those issues should have been ironed out in the select committee. What it looks like now is a bit of grandstanding. Having said all that I do commend the bill to the House and hope that there will be more bipartisan work across the House.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14081. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National): Thank you for the opportunity to contribute during the second reading of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill. This legislation provides a new framework under which members of Parliament and members of the executive earn their entitlements. The current legislation is at times considered to be lacking in clarity transparency and independence. Based on recommendations the National Government has provided a bill that establishes the system for determining services to be provided to members of Parliament.Members of Parliament and the executive need to have proper support and people need to have confidence in Parliament. By introducing this legislation we hope to clarify any grey areas around travel and accommodation services which have to date caused most public concerns. By introducing this bill we will be improving the independence of the determination of those services.This bill represents a significant improvement in the law under which elected members earn their remuneration and entitlements to services. We in the National Party want to ensure that our entitlements are set independently and are transparent. With these words I commend this bill to the House.
Sharples Pita: Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 11 to MinisterText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSharples Pita: Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 11 to Minister[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14075. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon Dr PITA SHARPLES (Associate Minister of Education): I seek leave to make a personal explanation for the purposes of correcting an answer I made during question time.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Is there any objection to that course of action being taken? There is none. The Minister may do so.Hon Dr PITA SHARPLES: I was asked today when I or my office first became aware thatMāori Television was planning to publish a story on inappropriate spending and financial mismanagement at the TeKōhanga Reo National Trust and its subsidiary TePātakaŌhanga. In my statement this afternoon I said it was 14 October. I wish to correct this. My office received an email on 24 September 2013 seeking comment on alleged irregularities in expenditure. It was 14 October when I first received advice as I answered correctly to the primary question. Thank you.
Vote: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14071. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the report be adopted.Ayes61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes59New Zealand Labour 33; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7;Māori Party 3; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Report adopted.
Robertson H V Ross: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14071. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson): I moveThat the report be adopted.
Vote: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 22 October 2013. Volume:694;Page:14071. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat clause 2 be agreed to.Ayes61New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes59New Zealand Labour 33; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7;Māori Party 3; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Clause 2 agreed to.Bill reported with amendment.