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[Volume:654;Page:127] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 49 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 4; Maori Party 3. 
Amendment agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: The amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 17(1) “30 June 2012” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 17(2)(b)(i) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 18(1)(b) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 18(3)(a) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 18(3)(b) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 18(4) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 27(1) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are not in the proper form. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 31(1) “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are not in the proper form. Further amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to omit from clause 36(1) “31 October 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Rodney Hide to clause 36 be agreed to: 
to omit this clause.
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 50 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 4; Maori Party 4. 
Amendment agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Another series of amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to amend clause 14 by substituting other dates have been ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with previous decisions of the Committee. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Rodney Hide to clause 17 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “30 June 2012” and substitute “29 June 2012”.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
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Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I just want to check whether it is “the” Minister’s amendment—the Minister in charge of the bill. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Yes it is the amendment of the Minister in charge of the bill. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Rodney Hide to clause 14 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “1 November 2009” and substitute “31 October 2009”.
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: A series of amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 13(1)(a) are out of order as they are inconsistent with previous decisions of the Committee. Another series of amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 13(2)(a) to omit “1 November 2010” are ruled out of order as they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. 
We have a Minister’s amendment to clause 14(1) to change—
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[Volume:654;Page:126] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 30 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (4)(a) before “comply” “subject to agreement with the employee”.
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[Volume:654;Page:126] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 30 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (2) after “duties” “ including rubbish collection wastewater treatment and road maintenance”.
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[Volume:654;Page:125] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 29 be agreed to: 
to insert in paragraph (3)(a) before “comply” “subject to agreement with the employee”.
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[Volume:654;Page:125] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 24 be agreed to: 
to add “Any refusal to provide information under any part of section 9 of the Official Information Act must be in consultation with both the Ombudsmen and the Leader of the Opposition.”
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[Volume:654;Page:125] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 23 be agreed to: 
to add “Upon dissolution of the Agency the Auditor-General will be instructed to audit the Agency’s accounts and submit a report to the Minister.”
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[Volume:654;Page:125] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 22 be agreed to: 
to add “Any expenditure outside this approved budgeting expenditure and exceeding $10000 in any given month must be notified to the Minister and special approval sought.”
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[Volume:654;Page:124] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 21 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (2)(c) after “chief executive” “or whatever other source it sees fit”.
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[Volume:654;Page:124] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 21 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (2)(b) after “reasons” “to the Minister of Local Government”.
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[Volume:654;Page:124] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 20 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(c)notify all board members of the existing local government organisation concerned as to why that particular item was removed from the organisation’s agenda.
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[Volume:654;Page:124] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 18 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(c)give authority to an independent agency or organisation to oversee any grievance claim made by any existing staff member not employed by the Auckland Council on or after the start date of 1 November 2010.
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[Volume:654;Page:123] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 17 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (2)(b) the following new subparagraph: 
(iv)provide suitable training for the staff and management to ensure the Council operates effectively and efficiently during its infancy.
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[Volume:654;Page:123] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 17 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (2)(b) before “skills” “qualifications”.
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[Volume:654;Page:123] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 13 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (3)(b) after “it operates in a financially responsible” “and publicly accountable”.
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[Volume:654;Page:123] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 13 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (3) the following new paragraph: 
(d)it works within the current laws of New Zealand.
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[Volume:654;Page:122] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 13 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1)(d) “by both newsletters and by having staff from the Transition Agency regularly meeting with staff in the councils being reorganised.”
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[Volume:654;Page:122] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (2) the following new paragraph: 
(g)informing the public by way of press release of decisions made by the Transition Agency that have any impact on the residents living within the boundaries of councils being reorganised.
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[Volume:654;Page:122] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (3) “The Minister must also notify the public of these appointments by issuing a press release to the media.”
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[Volume:654;Page:121] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to Part 3 be agreed to: 
to add the following new clause: 
35AThere must be genuine consultation with all employees transferring to the Auckland Council from existing local bodies. This means— 
(a)All employees and their representatives must be informed on a weekly basis as to the status of the transition process; 
(b)All employees and their representatives must be consulted meaningfully according to the provisions of the Employment Relations Act 2000; and 
(c)Unions must be kept informed of and given the opportunity to provide input to all proceedings throughout the transition process.
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[Volume:654;Page:121] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 30 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(7)Existing local government organisations (other than local authorities) will continue to have the power to do anything that is necessary or convenient for the good rule of the Auckland region. The powers include all the powers that an individual may exercise including for example— 
(a)power to enter into contracts;  
(b)power to acquire hold deal with and dispose of property; and 
(c)power to charge for a service or facility other than a service or facility for which a cost-recovery fee may be fixed.
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[Volume:654;Page:121] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 30 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(6)To ensure the system of local government continues to be accountable effective efficient and sustainable existing local government organisations (other than local authorities) must abide by local government principles during the transition period. These include: 
(a)transparent and effective processes; 
(b)decision making in the public interest; 
(c)sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure; 
(d)delivery of effective services; 
(e)democratic representation; 
(f)social inclusion and meaningful community engagement; 
(g)good governance of and by local government; and 
(h)ethical and legal behaviour.
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[Volume:654;Page:120] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 29 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(5)Existing local authorities will continue to have the power to do anything that is necessary or convenient for the good rule of the Auckland region. The powers include all the powers that an individual may exercise including for example— 
(a)power to enter into contracts; 
(b)power to acquire hold deal with and dispose of property; and 
(c)power to charge for a service or facility other than a service or facility for which a cost-recovery fee may be fixed.
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[Volume:654;Page:120] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 29 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(4)To ensure the system of local government continues to be accountable effective efficient and sustainable existing local authorities must abide by local government principles during the transition period. These include: 
(a)transparent and effective processes; 
(b)decision making in the public interest; 
(c)sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure; 
(d)delivery of effective services; 
(e)democratic representation; 
(f)social inclusion and meaningful community engagement; 
(g)good governance of and by local government; and 
(h)ethical and legal behaviour.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:119] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 18 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(5)All employees of the Auckland Transition Agency have the following responsibilities: 
(a)implementing the policies and priorities of the local government in a way that promotes— 
(i)the effective efficient and economical management of public resources; 
(ii)excellence in service delivery; and 
(iii)continual improvement; 
(b)carrying out their duties in a way that ensures the Auckland Transition Agency— 
(i)discharges its responsibilities under this Act; 
(ii)complies with all laws that apply to local governments; and 
(iii)achieves its corporate and community plans; 
(c)providing sound and impartial advice to the local government bodies and to central government; 
(d)carrying out their duties impartially and with integrity; 
(e)ensuring the employee’s personal conduct does not reflect adversely on the reputation of the Auckland Transition Agency; 
(f)improving all aspects of the employee’s work performance; 
(g)observing all laws relating to their employment; and 
(h)complying with a code of conduct under the Local Government Act 2002.
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[Volume:654;Page:119] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed the median income of Aucklanders.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:119] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed the average income of Aucklanders.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:118] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:118] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Chief Judge of the Employment Court.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:118] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Principal Environment Judge.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:118] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Principal Youth Court Judge.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:117] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Principal Family Court Judge.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
[Volume:654;Page:117] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. It is a relatively brief one. I think on three occasions while you where on your feet ruling the Leader of the House—the setter of a good example—interjected on you. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: That may be the case but while I was standing the member was also standing to take his point of order—another offence. But never mind. 
Hon Trevor Mallard 
: You called me. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: I was still on my feet sir. The member is correct: technically Mr Brownlee made some comments but he did not pass what I would have thought was the de minimis rule. We cannot expect absolute silence in this Chamber. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Chief District Court Judge.
Sio Su'a William:  
Sio Su'a William:  
[Volume:654;Page:117] 
SU’A WILLIAM SIO (Labour—Mangere) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I just seek your clarification in terms of the rules of the House on whether members are supposed to be awake or whether they are allowed to close their eyes. I am unfamiliar with that rule. Could you just clarify it? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: That is not a point of order. Members are entitled to have their eyes closed. They may be thinking deeply and contemplating the amendments that are going past; they may be in another place. Can we just carry on with the voting please.
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[Volume:654;Page:117] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
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Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:116] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the other judges of the High Court.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:116] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Chief High Court Judge.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:116] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for other judges of the Court of Appeal.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:116] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the President of the Court of Appeal.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:115] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for other judges of the Supreme Court.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:115] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Chief Justice.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:115] 
A party vote  was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for members of the House of Representatives.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
[Volume:654;Page:115] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. This is a really unusual thing to do but I invite you to rule that amendment out as having been previously dealt with by the Committee. The Speaker and Ministers of the Crown of course are paid the same salary. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: They might be but I am halfway through the vote and I am going to continue with it.
Vote:  
Vote:  
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
A party vote was called for on the question that the amendment be agreed to.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:114] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for Ministers of the Crown.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:114] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3)The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Governor-General.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:114] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(3) The salary of the chief executive must not exceed that set by the Remuneration Authority for the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:113] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 17 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) after “Auckland Council” “ in consultation with stakeholders and interested parties”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:113] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 14 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) after “ for Auckland” “ in consultation with stakeholders and interested parties”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:113] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 13 be agreed to: 
to add the following new subclause: 
(5)When carrying out its functions and duties the Transition Agency must consult where appropriate with stakeholders and interested parties.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:113] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(a)The Transition Agency must consult with stakeholders and interested parties on the appointment of the chief executive for the Transition Authority.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:112] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 12 be agreed to: 
to omit the words “chief executive” and substitute the words “Comptroller-General”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:112] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in the  
Gazette 
” and substitute “by tabling in the House of Representatives”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:112] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(e)No person who at the time of enactment of this bill is an employee of a council in the Auckland region may be appointed.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:112] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(d)No person who at the time of enactment of this bill is an elected member of a council in the Auckland region may be appointed.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:111] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(c)All members must at the time of enactment be enrolled to vote in an electorate in the Auckland region.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:111] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(a)At least one member must be a member of the Paskfika community of the Auckland region.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:111] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(b)At least one member must be a woman.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:110] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: The amendments in the name of Carol Beaumont to amend clause 11—starting with the amendment to insert after the words “by the Minister” “ and one Public Service Association representative chosen by the Public Service Association”—are ruled out of order as they are the same amendments that have been put forward earlier. The second amendment ruled out of order is to do with the Council of Trade Unions and the third one is to do with the Service and Food Workers Union. Those three amendments are out of order. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(a)At least one member must be tangata whenua of the Auckland region.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:110] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (1) the following new paragraph: 
(a)The Minister must consult with stakeholders and interested parties on the appointment of members to the Transition Agency.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:110] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) after “by the Minister” “ and one Northern Amalgamated Workers Union representative chosen by the Northern Amalgamated Workers Union”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:110] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) after “by the Minister” “ and one Service and Food Workers Union Representative chosen by the Service and Food Workers Union”.
Turei Metiria:  
Turei Metiria:  
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METIRIA TUREI (Deputy Musterer—Green) 
: 
 The Green Party is voting seven in favour not six. I seek leave to amend the vote accordingly. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: Is there any objection to that course of action? There is no objection. The result stands at 53 in favour 64 against. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) after “by the Minister” “ and one Council of Trade Unions representative chosen by the Council of Trade Unions”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:109] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The result corrected after originally being announced as Ayes 52 Noes 64.
Parker David:  
Parker David:  
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Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Is your ruling that the first of the amendments being put is in order but the rest are not? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: No I used the first amendment as the example and I said that that amendment and all subsequent amendments were out of order. There are a similar number of amendments in the— 
Hon Trevor Mallard 
: Why did it take 2 days to work this out? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I am speaking. A similar number of amendments in the name of the Hon George Hawkins have been ruled out of order for the same reason. I will read out the first one. The first amendment is to amend clause 11(1) by omitting “4” and substituting “20”. All subsequent amendments have been ruled out of order because they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of Carol Beaumont to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) after “by the Minister” “and one Public Service Association representative chosen by the Public Service Association”.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
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Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I do not want to criticise the Clerk’s Office in any way because I know it has been very stretched as a result of activities from both sides of the House. We are sitting under urgency and it will take some time but I ask through you that some care be taken so that when there are changes like this members are made aware of them by the Chairperson and they come into the House. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I hear what the member says. Strictly speaking the requirement under Standing Order 297(2) has been met as I mentioned. That Standing Order requires only that six copies be delivered to the Clerk at the Table. That was done. It is the prerogative of members to avail themselves of tabled documents so that provision of the Standing Orders was adhered to. 
We have a number of amendments in the name of the Hon Shane Jones. I will refer to the first one. The amendment to clause 11(1) to omit every word after “and” and before “other” and to substitute “101” and the series of amendments that follow are ruled out of order because they are inconsistent with a previous decision of the Committee.
Carter John:  
Carter John:  
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Hon JOHN CARTER (Associate Minister of Local Government) 
: 
 The very fact that you have the document in your hand shows that it has been on the Table and that suffices. When a member tables an amendment he or she delivers it to the Clerk at the Table; it is not the member’s responsibility to table it in the House. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: The requirement comes under Standing Order 297(2). The amendment is to be signed and six copies are to be delivered to the Clerk at the Table. This requirement has been complied with. The amendment is in the name of the Hon Rodney Hide.
Carter John:  
Carter John:  
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Hon JOHN CARTER (Associate Minister of Local Government) 
: 
 Originally that was correct—that the amendment submitted to the Clerk at the Table was in my name and signed by Mr Hide. That amendment was subsequently withdrawn and an amendment was resubmitted in the name of Mr Hide signed by Mr Hide. I think the Clerk at the Table actually has the original of that amendment if you care to check. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: There was a clear intention that the Minister Rodney Hide had tabled this amendment. 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. It is not a question in the end as to whether there is an intention; it is a question of whether it has occurred. That is something that is vitally important. As I have indicated to you I have checked the Table. I can accept that there was a clear intention on the part of Mr Carter to replace the amendment signed by Rodney Hide that was in Mr Carter’s name. I accept the member’s word that he had an intention for that replacement to be laid on the Table but it actually has to be properly considered and properly tabled in this House. We have evidence on the Table and I am quite willing to walk down the length of the Table with the member to try to find it and to see whether in fact he has done what he said he had done. Of course I will take the member’s word as soon as I find the replacement but if that has not occurred then this amendment could not have taken priority.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
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Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I have now checked on the Table and unfortunately the amendment in the name of Mr Hide has not been tabled. It is not on the Table. The amendment that is on the Table is the one that was originally in the name of Mr Hide but was changed to being in the name of Mr Carter and was signed by Mr Hide. The one that is sitting on the Table is the one in Mr Carter’s name and therefore it could not have taken priority.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:108] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Amendment agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: We have a number of amendments to clause 11 in the name of the Hon Shane Jones and I will read out the first one which states: “Amend subclause 11(1) by omitting every word after ‘and’ and before ‘other’ and adding ‘101’ in its place”. That amendment and all subsequent amendments are out of order due to a previous decision of the Committee.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
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Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. You said “a” Minister’s amendment. Is it “the” Minister’s amendment. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: It is the Minister’s amendment. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Rodney Hide to clause 11 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “4” and substitute “5”.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
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Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Can you tell us which sheets those are from? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Further to the previous ruling I say that all other amendments to clause 10(1) that relate to the name of the Auckland Transition Agency are now out of order. The following amendment is a Minister’s amendment to clause 11(1) to omit “4” and substitute “5”.