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Wagner Nicky: Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill — Third Reading 
Wagner Nicky: Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill — Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:18360] 
NICKY WAGNER (National) 
: 
 It is my pleasure to support the third reading of the Hamilton City Council (Parana Park) Land Vesting Bill. As we have heard the bill is to vest Parana Park in the Hamilton City Council as a recreational reserve. It is a wonderful piece of land. It is in the heart of Hamilton and it has been enjoyed for decades by Hamiltonians. I think it is appropriate that we celebrate the goodness of George Parr and we celebrate the philanthropy that he showed and the vision that he showed in providing this land for the people of Hamilton. It was gifted to them by George Parr on his death in 1929. 
We have heard a lot about George Parr today. He was extremely well respected. He was a businessman and he was the president of the Hamilton chamber of commerce. He was a good solid citizen. He was interested in politics—Liberal politics. He was very community-minded. He never married but he was very fond of children. 
The debate about the name of Parana Park is very interesting. The Hon Nanaia Mahuta talked about whether it was a Maori name. In actual fact it is a combination name: the combination of George Parr’s name the “Par” in Parana and of Annie McPherson who was a small child who died just a year before George died. 
Simon Bridges 
: Elle Macpherson? 
NICKY WAGNER 
: No Annie McPherson. 
It was Parana as in “Parr-Anna” Park. So it was Annie McPherson and George Parr. That is how the name was put together. We have probably forgotten that fact because we say “Parana” and do not think of “Parr” in the first place. 
We have heard also that there was originally a house with big surrounds. George Parr wanted the house to be used as a convalescent home for children who came out of hospital. The house itself was never particularly suitable but the land has proved to be more than suitable. It has been used as a children’s playground ever since it was donated and it has been well used. Picnics barbecues community events and memorial services are held there regularly and we have heard the fact that the Dawn Service and the citizens service this year on Anzac Day were particularly well attended. 
I think George Parr would be delighted to see the good use that is being made of his land and the good use that is being made of his gift to the people of Hamilton. But now it is time to update and modernise the legislation by which Parana Park is administered by the Hamilton City Council. I think it is time to do that. I support this bill.
Cunliffe David: Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 8 to Minister 
Cunliffe David: Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 8 to Minister 
[Volume:672;Page:18372] 
Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I appreciate the Minister’s comments. It is totally in line with the Standing Orders that he has come to the House to update it on that matter as soon as the information has come to him. I just wish the member to clarify. My recollection of question time is that he said that was the fuel— 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: No no. That is not a point of order. 
Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE 
: I just wish to clarify in respect of— 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: I am standing. The Minister sought leave to make a personal explanation. He has made the personal explanation. That is the end of the matter. We do not go into further debate on it.
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Curran Clare: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
[Volume:672;Page:18333] 
10. 
CLARE CURRAN (Labour—Dunedin South) 
 to the  
Prime Minister 
: Does he have confidence in the Minister for Communications and Information Technology? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister) 
: 
 Yes. 
Clare Curran 
: Does he support his Minister’s proposal for a 10-year regulatory holiday for the ultra-fast broadband supplier? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: Yes. 
Clare Curran 
: Is he aware of any telecommunications organisation that supports his Minister’s proposal other than Telecom; if so what is the name of that organisation? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: The member will have to put the specifics down to the Minister. What I can say is that in attempting to put in place a regulatory framework of that nature we are trying to put some certainties so that people will actually invest in the long haul. I think that it is worth it for all consumers who will get ultra-fast broadband. If the member can think of a better way of doing it she should go ahead and table that. 
Clare Curran 
: Does he know that the Ministry of Economic Development’s chief adviser to the Minister on the ultra-fast broadband project was named by the High Court for his role in Telecom’s anti-competitive actions which led to a $12 million fine? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: No. 
Clare Curran 
: Has he been briefed on the likely price increases for those using old broadband services under the new regime; if so what are they? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: No.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
[Volume:672;Page:18332] 
9. 
KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National) 
 to the  
Minister of Customs 
: What recent reports has he received on the success of SmartGate? 
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON (Minister of Customs) 
: 
 I bring very good news to the House. SmartGate has just reached— 
Hon Member 
: Oh great! 
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON 
: —yes I know that everyone will be so excited; I am sure you will be—a historic milestone with the processing of its 1000000th passenger. That is proof that demand for this new technology is clearly on the rise. In November of last year we had reached only the 500000th passenger after about 18 months. By April we had reached the 1 million passengers mark. New Zealanders and Australian passport holders are loving it. SmartGate is going well. We could not wish for better. 
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi 
: What does this milestone mean for the future of SmartGate? 
Hon MAURICE WILLIAMSON 
: Automated passenger processing technology provided by systems such as SmartGate is the key to the Government’s response to try to improve passengers’ experience at the border. The Prime Minister set out by asking us to try to make passengers’ experience at the border as near to that for domestic travel as we can. Lots and lots of passengers are coming through Auckland Wellington and Christchurch where SmartGate is now operating. In Auckland where SmartGate is operating for departures as well people are saying that what they are now experiencing at the border is like their experience with domestic travel. That is fantastic news.
Goodhew Jo: Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill — In Committee 
Goodhew Jo: Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill — In Committee 
[Volume:672;Page:18402] 
JO GOODHEW (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
. 
Motion agreed to. 
Clause 1 agreed to.
Moroney Sue: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Moroney Sue: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
[Volume:672;Page:18329] 
6. 
SUE MORONEY (Labour) 
 to the  
Prime Minister 
: Does he have confidence in his Minister of Education? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister) 
: 
 Yes. 
Sue Moroney 
: Hmm surprising. Is he aware that 750 school principals passed a vote of no confidence in “the education policy and direction of the current Government” in relation to national standards as led by the Minister at the New Zealand Principals Federation’s annual conference; if so does he still retain confidence in that Minister? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: Yes and yes. 
Sue Moroney 
: Does he retain confidence in the advice the Minister gave to him that caused him to tell TV3 news on 31 January that a lot of the sector would be totally unaffected by fee increases to early childhood education given that the largest provider of early childhood education services ABC which provides services to 7000 New Zealand children increased its fees by $10 to $20 a week on 1 April 2011? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: Yes because it is correct. 
Sue Moroney 
: Does he still have confidence that—[ 
Interruption 
] 
Mr SPEAKER 
: I want to be able to hear the question. 
Sue Moroney 
: Does he still have confidence that his funding cuts to early childhood education will not be passed on to parents given that Statistics New Zealand reports that the cost of early childhood education to families has increased by almost 12 percent in the last 12 months? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: Yes and it does not matter how many times the member says it we did not cut early childhood education funding—we increased it. 
Sue Moroney 
: I seek leave to table the Statistics New Zealand consumer price index for the March 2011 quarter which shows— 
Mr SPEAKER 
: We do not table stuff that is available to all members. The Statistics New Zealand CPI data is available to all members. 
Sue Moroney 
: Does his confidence in this Minister stem from the fact that she started the trend to use helicopters for ministerial travel which he has continued or does he prefer her most recent suggestion that schoolchildren should ride horses to school? Which transport method does he prefer? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: I have complete confidence in the Minister of Education and if the member wants to talk about horses the person who is flogging a dead horse is she supporting Phil Goff.
Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 8 to Minister 
Amended Answers to Oral Questions — Question No. 8 to Minister 
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Amended Answers to Oral Questions 
Question No. 8 to Minister 
Hon Dr WAYNE MAPP (Minister of Defence) 
: 
 I seek leave of the House to correct a figure I gave in relation to question No. 8 today. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection. 
Hon Dr WAYNE MAPP 
: This afternoon I gave a figure of approximately $61000. That was the result of adding two figures up in my head as I was standing. In fact the correct figure based on information supplied by the RNZAF should have been $65098. [ 
Interruption 
] 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: There will be no comments. 
Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I appreciate the Minister’s comments. It is totally in line with the Standing Orders that he has come to the House to update it on that matter as soon as the information has come to him. I just wish the member to clarify. My recollection of question time is that he said that was the fuel— 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: No no. That is not a point of order. 
Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE 
: I just wish to clarify in respect of— 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: I am standing. The Minister sought leave to make a personal explanation. He has made the personal explanation. That is the end of the matter. We do not go into further debate on it.
Lee Melissa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Lee Melissa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
[Volume:672;Page:18330] 
7. 
MELISSA LEE (National) 
 to the  
Minister of Corrections 
: How are Corrections department staff showing support for their Christchurch colleagues following the earthquake? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Corrections) 
: 
 Corrections staff have been looking for practical ways to support their Christchurch colleagues in the wake of the earthquake. As a result the Department of Corrections has set up the Give Your Mates a Day Trust which involves staff voluntarily donating a day of their annual leave. The department then pays out the net dollar value of that leave and places the money in a trust. I am very pleased to say that so far the generosity and goodwill of department staff have resulted in a total of $160400 being raised. That money will be distributed among Christchurch corrections staff. In addition 15 corrections officers have been seconded to the Christchurch Central Police Station for 2 months. Those staff are helping police with prisoner escorts and watch-house duties allowing police to focus on front-line duties in Christchurch. 
Melissa Lee 
: What else is the Department of Corrections doing to help with the rebuilding effort in Christchurch? 
Hon JUDITH COLLINS 
: The 22 February earthquake has generated a big demand for trade skills as we move to rebuild Christchurch. To help meet that demand the department is increasing its prisoner employment in trade training in the areas of highest demand. Over the next 12 months the number of prisoners being trained in targeted trades including welding and construction will increase by between 130 and 160 at Christchurch Men’s Prison. Three new training workshops will also be established. They will deliver courses in painting plastering plumbing drainlaying roofing and gas welding. Existing carpentry and joining skills for housebuilding and refurbishment training will also be expanded. These initiatives will give prisoners the skills they need to contribute positively to the rebuild both from within prison and following their release.
Robertson Grant: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
Robertson Grant: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers 
[Volume:672;Page:18328] 
4. 
GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central) 
 to the  
Prime Minister 
: Does he have confidence in his Minister of Health? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister) 
: 
 Yes. 
Grant Robertson 
: Why does he have confidence in the Minister when Alma Costall a 94-year-old Auckland woman with a community services card was charged $80 to attend an after-hours clinic on Good Friday? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: The matter of what is charged in after-hours clinics is in part controlled by district health boards. But I say to the member that that is not a new issue. It is one that the Minister recognises and he has been funding district health boards considerably more to address that issue. 
Grant Robertson 
: What does he consider is an acceptable charge for a 94-year-old woman with a community services card to be charged at an after-hours clinic? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: One that is affordable and within her budget clearly. 
Grant Robertson 
: Is the Prime Minister saying that $80 is affordable for a 94-year-old woman to be charged at an after-hours clinic? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: The answer to that is probably no but it would depend on the circumstances of the person. 
Grant Robertson 
: Why does he have confidence in a Minister who is reviewing the programme that sees health services delivered in decile 1 and 2 schools when it was the subject of a positive review less than 2 years ago? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: I have confidence in that Minister because he is the Minister who is committed to protecting and growing the public health service. He is the Minister who has invested $1.2 billion more in health in time. He is the Minister who has ensured that 20000 more people each year are receiving elective surgery or 400 more per week. He is the Minister who has ensured that cancer patients in New Zealand are now receiving treatment within 4 weeks. He is the Minister who has made sure that there are 1000 extra nurses and 500 more doctors. He is the Minister who has made sure that children are now being immunised at greater rates. He is the Minister who has done tremendous work— 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Order. 
Grant Robertson 
: What—[ 
Interruption 
] 
Mr SPEAKER 
: I want to be able to hear the supplementary question. 
Grant Robertson 
: Referring to the Prime Minister’s earlier supplementary answers is the Prime Minister saying that it was affordable for Alma Costall a 94-year-old Auckland woman to pay $80 to attend an after-hours clinic on Good Friday? 
Rt Hon JOHN KEY 
: I cannot comment because I simply do not know her circumstances. 
Mr SPEAKER 
: Question No. 5 John Hayes. I have called John Hayes. [ 
Interruption 
] I cannot be too hard on the member because I let the Prime Minister get away with something a little while ago. But please when I am on my feet members do need to respect that.
Wagner Nicky: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Wagner Nicky: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:19055] 
NICKY WAGNER (National) 
: 
 I rise to support the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill at its third reading. Rebuilding Canterbury is one of the Government’s top priorities. We have seen that in the Budget this week and we are doing everything that is needed to support and build Canterbury over the coming weeks months and years. The Government and all New Zealanders stand behind Canterbury in this difficult time and together we will get Christchurch and Canterbury back on its feet. 
This bill is one of a number of actions the Government is taking to support Cantabrians and to help rebuild Christchurch. It provides real and practical help through the tax system to the people of Canterbury. Much has been said and written about the 22 February earthquake and this bill represents concrete action to provide help that is both useful and practical. We have heard from members across the House of the number of generous donors that we have had in our city both local people and international people. We have heard of them donating to neighbourhoods and employees; we have heard about fantastic opportunities from everywhere. So this is an opportunity to make sure that their generous donations do not carry any tax liabilities. 
The bill focuses on the tax treatment for a range of situations where people could have been negatively affected by tax law because the current tax law of course has never been designed to cope with disasters of this scale. As has been noted this is the first time that we have had a national civil defence disaster. I think right across the House everybody has been supporting this bill. We see that it is needed. We see that it is practical and common sense. I commend the bill to the House.
Tremain Chris: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Tremain Chris: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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CHRIS TREMAIN (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I am just in the middle of a—just give me one second. I just have to find a third reading speech. 
Hon Rick Barker 
: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. 
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Eric Roy) 
: Are you speaking to the point of order? 
Hon Rick Barker 
: I am just saying I will give the member an extension of time—ha ha! 
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Eric Roy) 
: No. That is not a point of order. 
Hon Tony Ryall 
: Mr Speaker— 
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Eric Roy) 
: Is this a point of order or a call? 
Hon Tony Ryall 
: It is a call. 
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Eric Roy) 
: Oh a call.
Burns Brendon: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Burns Brendon: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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BRENDON BURNS (Labour—Christchurch Central) 
: 
 I have just a couple of very brief queries on the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill for the Minister of Health and via him the officials. It relates to this issue. During the course of the aftermath of the quake I have observed goods being donated by businesses. I welcome that I think the response of business has been overwhelming and generous. But I have noted that sometimes the stock donated has been out of date. I was aware of one hub in my community in Shirley that received crates and crates of cheese that was out of date. I am wondering whether there might be situations in which claims are made for special taxation treatment of materials donated that were out of date. 
Similarly everybody will be well aware that supermarkets and wholesalers suffered enormous damage in the quake. There would be more dented tins in Christchurch on 22 February than in a lifetime elsewhere. Again it is the same question: if those tins are covered by insurance is there any potential for a double-dip to be going on? 
Finally I have bought wine from a local retailer in my electorate. The bottles have dented caps they are sticky and on occasion there are even slight slivers of glass on the edge of the bottle or on the label. Again I wonder whether insurance claims are being made and special tax treatment is being sought. I would like an official to answer that. Thank you.
Katene Rahui: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Katene Rahui: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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RAHUI KATENE (Maori Party—Te Tai Tonga) 
: 
 The Maori Party is committed as part of the Government along with mana whenua Ngai Tuahuriri and Ngai Tahu to rebuild Otautahi in all its dimensions. As such we welcome these amendments to the tax law in order to support recovery and rebuilding of Otautahi. We commend this bill to the House.
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:19049] 
JO GOODHEW (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I seek leave for all provisions to be taken as one question. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is no objection.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:19022] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill be now read a third time. 
Ayes 67 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 3; United Future 1. 
Noes 51 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 6; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C Harawira. 
Bill read a third time.
Bennett David: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Bennett David: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:19034] 
DAVID BENNETT (National—Hamilton East) 
: 
 I thank all members of the House for the way in which they have approached the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill. First of all I thank my National colleagues who have dealt with the issues on the ground in Christchurch. We have a number of members in the House who have led the way for their region and through the leadership of the Hon Gerry Brownlee the National Party and the Government have delivered for the people of Christchurch. On the other side of the House we have a number of members also from Christchurch who have been very diligent in advocating for their issues in their areas as well. The way that they are contributing to this bill tonight shows their interest and their desire to make sure that we get the best result for Christchurch that we can. In the end I think that everybody around the country has seen the need and desire to support Christchurch at this time and we wish everyone the best on Sunday in the fund-raising effort to help to do that. 
This bill is something that should not take long to go through this House but that does not take away the magnitude of what we are doing here. This bill represents a time when New Zealanders came together to support fellow New Zealanders in their time of need and it is something that we need to do in this House from time to time. It represents the role of the Government. The bill has some technical taxation elements to it relating to areas such as effective contributions for the family scheme income the redundancy payment tax credit the donated trading stock and welfare contributions by employers to employees. In the end this is a bill that is in the best interests of Cantabrians. It shows the support that this Parliament can provide for all New Zealanders at this time through the Budget and we support this bill going through the House.
Adams Amy: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Adams Amy: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:19031] 
AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) 
: 
 I am very happy to take a call on the first reading of the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill. It really is quite heart-warming and humbling to stand in the House and hear support from all parties and to hear the kind words of members from all around the country expressing their support for the people of Canterbury. As my Cantabrian colleague the Hon Ruth Dyson mentioned in her contribution all of the Canterbury MPs are certainly very grateful for what this House and the Government have done to support them. This bill is another example of that support. 
The context in which we have to look at this bill and measures like it—although obviously it sounds trite to say—is that these were an extraordinary set of events. They were like nothing else we have ever experienced. Proportional to the size of our country the earthquakes were one of the biggest events of this type that any of us can remember. Normal rules just cannot apply. We cannot look to address and deal with this issue by using our normal parameters. The flavour of all of the legislative response we have made to the Canterbury earthquakes was that they are too big and too serious and we have to look at them through a new one-off purpose-built lens. Really this bill is the taxation continuation of that line of thought. 
It simply would not be right to penalise people or to apply a financial cost to people who simply have reacted to need as they saw it. That is what happened in Canterbury after both of these earthquakes. There was tremendous need and people just reacted. They just did what they saw they could do to help. That is an amazing thing to watch and to be part of. It really gives me incredible hope for the future of our country. It gives me incredible pride in our people. When something like this happens there is no distinction division race age or barrier. It is simply a case of people helping people. This bill is about saying that where people have helped each other in this time of need there is no way that we as a Government will now say we will assess them for gift duty on that help or look at the tax implications of the stock that they put aside for welfare. 
This is the sort of thing that everybody can see the wisdom in. Across the House we have certainly heard that widespread support. It is just another way we are working to help Canterbury in every way we can. I thank the people from all over New Zealand who continue to understand that we need special circumstances at this time and I thank them for their willingness to do what they can to continue to support Canterbury as it goes through this terribly difficult period of rebuilding. I commend the bill to the House.
Lotu-Iiga Peseta Sam: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Lotu-Iiga Peseta Sam: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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PESETA SAM LOTU-IIGA (National—Maungakiekie) 
: 
 Malo Mr Assistant Speaker Robertson. I thank you for the opportunity to take a short call on the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill. In other speeches this afternoon we have heard widespread support for the bill. I do not wish to dwell too much on it. I will say that it receives support not just from our Canterbury MPs but also from those across the country. As was witnessed in the aftermath of both earthquakes affecting the Canterbury region the country and indeed the world responded in a compassionate and caring way. It is really about supporting and rebuilding Canterbury. Christchurch is New Zealand’s second-largest city. It is an important part of the economy and our country. Certainly it will not just be the Government’s role to rebuild Christchurch and Canterbury. 
The private sector has played a major part in the rebuild. I acknowledge the speaker opposite Brendon Burns who conceded that point because we do not often hear positive things about the private sector from members opposite. So I thank Mr Burns for at least conceding that point. 
There is a telethon on this Sunday and again people will be asked to dig deep to support that. There are also a number of fund-raising measures across the country. I will be attending one in my local electorate of Maungakiekie. The Royal Oak Racquets Club will hold a breakfast with a number of auction items. I know that there is a nice bottle of wine from the Prime Minister for auction next Friday morning and we will be doing our part in Maungakiekie to support the people of Canterbury. 
This bill is part of a number of measures that this Government has taken to respond to the catastrophe that occurred in Canterbury and Christchurch. It supports the Budget measures that were announced yesterday. This Government is committing $5.5 billion over the next 4 years to the reconstruction and rebuilding of our second-largest city. I support this bill and I am happy that members all around this Chamber are supporting this very good cause. Thank you. 
Bill read a first time.
Foss Craig: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Foss Craig: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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CRAIG FOSS (National—Tukituki) 
: 
 I fully and totally acknowledge the sentiments and the tone of the previous speaker Clayton Cosgrove and of the Minister of Revenue who moved the first reading motion on this bill. It is interesting that there can be such a response to all things taxation which is generally somewhat boring. I know it has made us all excited over the last day or so. 
The previous speaker noted that New Zealanders are generous and when we listen to the radio or to those in this House it is interesting to note the change in tone as we all focus on what is a human tragedy an economic disaster and a very very high mountain that has been put in front of our country for us to climb. 
I note sadly that the bill is future-proofed but we note that that is quite prudent. Let us hope we do not have to use the key items in the bill—the taxation parts of it and the friendliness of them. Let us hope we do not have to use those in the foreseeable future. I think we may find that the entire House is getting behind this bill. I fully acknowledge all members of the House and the Minister of Revenue for putting this bill together in a rapid response to help our friends our whanau our family and our fellow New Zealanders in Canterbury.
Nash Stuart: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Nash Stuart: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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STUART NASH (Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. After the honourable member Jo Goodhew’s point of order I am wondering whether she wants the call nullified or taken again. 
The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson) 
: That is a frivolous point of order. The member will be seated. We will take the vote Clerk please.
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
[Volume:672;Page:18993] 
JO GOODHEW (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Barker Rick: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Barker Rick: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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Hon RICK BARKER (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 The honourable member Jo Goodhew makes a very good point that it is always the dissenting voice that calls for a party vote. But there is sometimes some conjecture about who has won and who has lost it. I am entitled to contest the vote in several ways. I just say that as the honourable member Jo Goodhew knows I have said to you on a couple of occasions that the “Noes” had it because I sincerely believed that if we took it on voices the voices of the “Noes” were much louder than the voices of the “Ayes”. What normally happens in the Chair is for the Chairperson to listen to where the weight of the sound and the voices is. Clearly on voices for that vote there were more “Noes” being recorded than there were “Ayes”. And not only was that so but the voices raised in opposition were both louder than the “Ayes”— 
The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson) 
: Thank you. 
Hon RICK BARKER 
: At that point Mr Chairman if you were going to proceed then I would be perfectly entitled to ask for a party vote which I know very well. I just took your suggesting a party vote as an act of human kindness and generosity. 
The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson) 
: Thank you the member will be seated. We have all been here long enough and we know the procedure. The vote has been called and we will abide by that. I advise the Clerk to take the vote please.
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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JO GOODHEW (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I regret that I am raising this point of order in the middle of what is happening but I refer you to Speaker’s ruling 67/6 and I ask for your clarification. It is my understanding that in fact it is up to the dissenting voice to call for a party vote rather than the presiding officer to offer a party vote. Therefore I ask that you direct the senior Opposition whip if he is a dissenting voice to request the party vote rather than to wait for it to be offered to him.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That clause 1 be agreed to. 
Ayes 67 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 3; United Future 1. 
Noes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C Harawira. 
Clause 1 agreed to. 
A party vote was called for on the question that clause 2 be agreed to.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the question be now put. 
Ayes 67 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 3; United Future 1. 
Noes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C Harawira. 
Motion agreed to.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That clause 2 be agreed to. 
Ayes 67 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 3; United Future 1. 
Noes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C Harawira. 
Clause 2 agreed to.
Adams Amy: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Adams Amy: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Heatley Phil: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Heatley Phil: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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Hon PHIL HEATLEY (Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture)  
on behalf of the  
Minister of Revenue 
: I move  
That the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill be now read a second time 
. To recap briefly the bill introduces a range of tax measures to assist people affected and help with the recovery efforts in Canterbury following the earthquakes there. The changes proposed include income tax and gift duty relief on trading stock businesses that have donated to the earthquake relief fund making certain welfare contributions made by employers to their employees tax-free extending the redundancy tax credit from its current end date of 31 March to 30 September 2011 and ensuring certain payments do not count as income where families receive Working for Families tax credits. 
The objectives of these changes in the bill are of course to help people. I am confident that the proposals in this bill will be helpful and practical. In March this year the original proposals for this bill were publicised. These attracted comment and suggestions from taxpayers and tax professionals which resulted in the eligible period for donated trading stock being changed from the original 4-month period for either earthquake. The bill proposes that trading stock donated in the period from 4 September 2010 up to 31 March 2012 will be eligible for the exemption. This change to support the realities people are facing in Canterbury gives me confidence that the measures this bill proposes will provide the help and support that people there really really need. I commend this bill to the House.
King Colin: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
King Colin: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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COLIN KING (National—Kaikoura) 
: 
 In speaking to the third reading of the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill I say it is good to see that this measure has been well considered and well canvassed. It is a sensible pragmatic compassionate and fair attempt to use the Income Tax Act 2007 to consider the full circumstances that have happened in Canterbury and in Christchurch. When we look at the legislation in general we see it is an anti - tax avoidance measure. Therefore it is fair and reasonable that it provides the relief that Christchurch so admirably deserves. 
We look forward to Christchurch’s return to its former glory. The dislocation is on a phenomenal scale and we look forward to a speedy recovery although we do recognise that that will take some time and that there is a lot of pain and suffering down there. I commend the bill to the House. 
Bill read a third time.
Borrows Chester: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Borrows Chester: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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CHESTER BORROWS (National—Whanganui) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Woodhouse Michael: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Woodhouse Michael: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That Part 2 be agreed to. 
Ayes 68 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 4; United Future 1. 
Noes 54 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C Harawira. 
Part 2 agreed to.
Adams Amy: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Adams Amy: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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AMY ADAMS (National—Selwyn) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Tremain Chris: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Tremain Chris: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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CHRIS TREMAIN (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the question be now put. 
Ayes 68 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 4; United Future 1. 
Noes 54 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Progressive 1; Independents: Carter C Harawira. 
Motion agreed to.
Auchinvole Chris: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Auchinvole Chris: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National—West Coast - Tasman) 
: 
 It is a pleasure to rise in support of the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill. Yesterday the Minister of Finance the Hon Bill English delivered a responsible Budget. It is a growth Budget a Budget towards better times and a rational National Budget. This is a Budget that has been prepared in some of the most challenging economic circumstances New Zealand has ever faced. One of the key components in this Budget is the need to get Christchurch back on its feet and that is what this bill is all about. Rebuilding Christchurch is one of the Government’s top priorities and that is why we have found $5.5 billion in a Budget where little extra expenditure—other than for education and health—is possible. 
The Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill is one of the things this Government is doing to support the people of Canterbury to rebuild their city. This bill looks at a range of situations where the people of Christchurch could be negatively affected by our current tax laws. Our current tax laws though robust were never designed to cope with a disaster on this scale. This is a sensitive compassionate and considerate bill. 
My colleague Nicky Wagner the next MP for Christchurch Central has been working tirelessly with the people of Christchurch throughout their recovery from this devastating earthquake. Nicky often tells me of the extraordinary resilience of the people she has been supporting and the remarkable examples of people helping each other out. The same can be said of the Hon Kate Wilkinson and Amy Adams and indeed the Hon Ruth Dyson the Hon Clayton Cosgrove the Hon Lianne Dalziel and Brendon Burns. This is not a time to be cute or partisan. Just as on the West Coast we subsumed our political differences at the time of the Pike River disaster so it is time to do so now in Christchurch and for everyone to work together. 
That is what this bill is all about. Let us work together and bring about the best for Christchurch. I will be there tomorrow for the weekend. The West Coast helped build Christchurch originally and will do so again. I support this bill and all those who are working for the betterment of Christchurch. Thank you. 
Bill read a second time.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That Part 1 be agreed to. 
Ayes 68 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 4; United Future 1. 
Noes 51 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Progressive 1. 
Part 1 agreed to.
Hayes John: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Hayes John: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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JOHN HAYES (National—Wairarapa) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Vote: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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A party vote was called for on the question  
That the question be now put. 
Ayes 68 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Maori Party 4; United Future 1. 
Noes 51 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Progressive 1. 
Motion agreed to.
Ryall Tony: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
Ryall Tony: Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill — First Reading Second Reading In Committee Third Reading 
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Hon TONY RYALL (Minister of Health) 
 on behalf of the  
Minister of Revenue 
: I am pleased to be able to move the third reading of this bill. 
Hon Ruth Dyson 
: The Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill. 
Hon TONY RYALL 
: That is right; it is the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill. As we spoke about in the Committee stage a number of issues were raised in the bill and I think the very strong support this bill has enjoyed from across the House was quite clear. In the Committee stage of the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill I was able to provide quite detailed answers to the questions from the members opposite. There was some considerable debate particularly in relation to trading stock issues which always cause quite a lot of consideration and discussion. I commend the progress and the finalisation of the bill to the House. 
Hon Rick Barker 
: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: I will just rule on something first. The member must move a motion first. This is the third reading so if the member would like to do that— 
Hon TONY RYALL 
: Yes Mr Speaker. I did seek to do that at the beginning— 
Hon Rick Barker 
: I move that the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill be now read a third time. 
Hon TONY RYALL 
: I move  
That the Taxation (Canterbury Earthquake Measures) Bill be now read a third time 
. 
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER 
: Yes; that is what it should be.
Barker Rick: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Barker Rick: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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Hon RICK BARKER (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I want it to be clear on the record that there was an interchange across the Chamber between the Hon David Carter and myself. I do not want in any way to leave the implication that I was intimidated by his conversations with me. 
The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson) 
: I know that it is getting late on a Friday afternoon colleagues and we have all had our fun but members will be aware that it can be seen as intimidation. In fact it can actually lead to a breach of privilege. 
Bill reported without amendment. 
Report adopted.
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
Goodhew Jo: Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Bill — In Committee Third Reading 
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JO GOODHEW (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.