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Carter David: Points of Order — —Leave to Move Motion Without NoticeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — —Leave to Move Motion Without Notice[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! I now just need to put the leave. Leave is sought for the member to move that motion. Is there is any objection? There is objection.
Cunliffe David: Points of Order — —Leave to Move Motion Without NoticeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCunliffe David: Points of Order — —Leave to Move Motion Without Notice[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek leave to move a motion without notice that the House call on the New Zealand Government to publish the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement—
Visitors — Switzerland—Thomas Aeschi National CouncilText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Switzerland—Thomas Aeschi National Council[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]VisitorsSwitzerland—Thomas Aeschi National CouncilMr SPEAKER: I have much pleasure in informing the House that Mr Thomas Aeschi member of the National Council of Switzerland and chair of the Parliamentary Association—Switzerland Australia and New Zealand group—is present in the gallery. I am sure members would like him to be welcomed.
Carter David: Visitors — Switzerland—Thomas Aeschi National CouncilText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Switzerland—Thomas Aeschi National Council[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have much pleasure in informing the House that Mr Thomas Aeschi member of the National Council of Switzerland and chair of the Parliamentary Association—Switzerland Australia and New Zealand group—is present in the gallery. I am sure members would like him to be welcomed.
Carter David: Visitors — Viet Nam—Delegation National AssemblyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Visitors — Viet Nam—Delegation National Assembly[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I have much pleasure in informing the House that a parliamentary delegation from Viet Nam led by Her Excellency Madam Truong Thi Mai member of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and chairman of the Committee for Social Affairs of the National Assembly is present in the gallery. I am sure that members would wish the delegation be welcomed.
Victims of Crime Reform Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVictims of Crime Reform Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15827. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Victims of Crime Reform BillSecond ReadingHon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Justice): I moveThat the Victims of Crime Reform Bill be now read a second time. This Government is committed to improvinghow victims experience the justice system and making the system more responsive to the needs of victims of crime.Debate interrupted.
Points of Order — —Leave to Move Motion Without NoticeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — —Leave to Move Motion Without Notice[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Points of OrderTrans-Pacific Partnership—Leave to Move Motion Without NoticeHon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Leader of the Opposition): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I seek leave to move a motion without notice that the House call on the New Zealand Government to publish the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement—Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] Order! I now just need to put the leave. Leave is sought for the member to move that motion. Is there is any objection? There is objection.
Visitors — Viet Nam—Delegation National AssemblyText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVisitors — Viet Nam—Delegation National Assembly[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15743. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Tuesday 11 February 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.VisitorsViet Nam—Delegation National AssemblyMr SPEAKER: I have much pleasure in informing the House that a parliamentary delegation from Viet Nam led by Her Excellency Madam Truong Thi Mai member of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and chairman of the Committee for Social Affairs of the National Assembly is present in the gallery. I am sure that members would wish the delegation be welcomed.
Roy Eric: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15742. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There is no opposition. Leave is granted.Debate interrupted.
Macindoe Tim: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMacindoe Tim: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15742. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TIM MACINDOE (Junior Whip—National): The House has made excellent progress in this first week back. We have just a few minutes until the scheduled adjournment so with the agreement of the Opposition parties which I acknowledge with thanks I seek leave for the House to now rise.
Finlayson Christopher: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFinlayson Christopher: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15740. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON (Attorney-General): I moveThat this debate be now adjourned.Motion agreed to.
Roy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15736. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there anyone opposed to that course of action? There appears not. So we have a 5-minute Green call a 10-minute Labour call and a 5-minute Green call.
Macindoe Tim: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMacindoe Tim: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15736. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]TIM MACINDOE (Junior Whip—National): I am advised that the next Green call is a split call and that the first half will be taken by Dr Kennedy Graham but the other member is not yet in the House. So I seek leave from the House for the Green call to resume with the second speaker after the following Labour call. I know it is a little unusual but I have spoken to all the Opposition parties that are affected by this. I thank them for their cooperation.
Tisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15725. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I understand that the next call is a split call. Five minutes—Jan Logie.
Robertson H V Ross: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15716. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I call the honourable member Tim Groser.Hon Annette King: Is that a $2000 suit?
Robertson H V Ross: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15710. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Before I call the next member I wish to advise the House that this is a split call.
Upston Louise: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15707. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō) to theMinister of Corrections: What recent updates has she received on the implementation of working prisons?Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Corrections): This time last year I announced that Rolleston Prison Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility and Tongariro/Rangipō Prison would become full working prisons. This initiative will see every prisoner at these three prisons fully engaged in a structured 40-hour week that includes employment in areas like farming at Tongariro/Rangipō Prison construction at Rolleston Prison and manufacturing and stock management at the Auckland women’s prison and meaningful education and rehabilitation programmes. I am pleased to advise that 90 percent of eligible prisoners at these three prisons are now engaged for 40 hours each week and we expect all prisoners to be fully engaged by June this year.Louise Upston: How is the working prison at Rolleston contributing to the Christchurch rebuild?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: As part of the implementation of the working prison at Rolleston the Department of Corrections has signed a partnership agreement with Housing New Zealand to refurbish 150 earthquake-damaged houses over the next 5 years. Once repaired these houses will be relocated to Housing New Zealand properties in Canterbury. This partnership will see more than 400 prisoners gain training in construction skills such as carpentry plastering painting roofing and joinery. The construction industry is likely to face skill shortages in the coming year and training prisoners in these skills will help them find work in this area once released and reduce the chances of them reoffending.Louise Upston: How do working prisons help reduce reoffending?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Most prisoners were unemployed before they came to prison and many of them have no qualifications or work history. That is why the Government is focused on giving the prisoners skills that they need in order to find work as part of our strategy to reduce reoffending by 25 percent. The research shows that education employment and training reduces the risk of a prisoner reoffending on release andthose who have received trade and technical training are 8.3 percent less likely to be re-imprisoned within 12 months.
King Colin: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKing Colin: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15697. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]6.COLIN KING (National—Kaikōura) to theMinister of Science and Innovation: How is the Government supporting genetics research in the sheep and beef sector?Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister of Science and Innovation): Yesterday I announced funding from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s Biological Industries Research Fund of $15 million over 5 years for genetics research to improve the profitability of New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector. The funding will allow research expansion into beef genetics and will allow both the beef and sheep industries—Rt Hon Winston Peters: Same handful. They’ve had millions already.Hon STEVEN JOYCE: —pipe down Mr Peters—to further improve genetic gain in the development of new trade to satisfy the increasing trend of farming in hill country environments.Colin King: How is the Government working with industry to achieve productivity gains?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: A new partnership Beef and Lamb New Zealand Genetics will bring together New Zealand’s existing sheep and beef genetics research into one strategic programme consolidating Sheep Improvement Ltd the Beef and Lamb New Zealand Central Progeny Test andOvita. The total funding for the new project from Government and industry sources will be up to $8.8 million per year. The total investment—up to $44 million over 5 years—is predicted to generate nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars over 20 years of additional behind-the-farm-gate productivity equating to an extra $5.90 profit per lamb for farmers.Colin King: Why is the Government investing more in innovation in the primary sector?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: Innovation in all sectors is very important. The Opposition will never be quiet long enough to learn about it but investing in genetics will help improve meat quality contribute directly to improving on-farm profitability and ensure we are meeting the needs of consumers internationally. As a nation we are already leading the world in pastoral animal and plant genetics. This partnership will help us maintain and extend this critical position and to continue to build on it through future research and development in sheep and beef genetics.
Lee Melissa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLee Melissa: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15695. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]4.MELISSA LEE (National) to theMinister for Social Development: What recent reports has she received on the progress of the Government’s welfare reforms?Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Development): This Government’s welfare reforms are continuing to deliver strong results and I have received a reportrecently showing that more than 1500 people are moving off welfare and into work every week. As a result there are more than 17000 fewer people on a benefit in December 2013 than in December 2012. This is the lowest number of people receiving a benefit in the December quarter since December 2009.Melissa Lee: What specific initiatives have led to more people moving off the benefit and into work?Hon PAULA BENNETT: There are many. I could certainly cite the intensive case management that is going on with more than 260000 meetings between case managers and those on benefits just in the last few months. I would like to cite the work bonus which allows people to keep some of their benefit in their first few weeks in a new job. So far more than 2500 people have received this work bonus the vast majority of them being sole parents. In addition the new requirement for people on job seeker support to reapply for their benefits once a year has meant that more than 4500 people are no longer on jobseeker support and that is just since July last year.Melissa Lee: How are the welfare reforms supporting young people to ensure they do not become long-term welfare dependants?Hon PAULA BENNETT: Ensuring that young people get the support they need is the vital part of these welfare reforms. What we are seeing is that those who want to go on a benefit are now working their way through a youth service that wraps that support around them. But we are also working with those who are not on benefits but who have been a major concern not just to this House but the public in general. These are those who are not in education employment or training. We now have more than 9000 of them and 63 percent are no longer “neets” because they are now engaged in education. That means their outlook is looking very favourable in terms of their not becoming long-term beneficiaries.
Logie Jan: Motions — Winter Olympic Games 2014—Support for Athletes and Human RightsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeLogie Jan: Motions — Winter Olympic Games 2014—Support for Athletes and Human Rights[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15691. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAN LOGIE (Green): I seek leave to move a motion without notice and without debate on our athletes going to theSochi Winter Olympics and on human rights issues.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that motion to be moved. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.JAN LOGIE: I moveThat the House wish our athletes competing at the Winter Olympics well note Russia’s recent passing of anti-homosexual legislation and ask the New Zealand Government to urge other Governments and the Winter Olympics organising committee to protect the rights of all people in Russia regardless of their sexual orientation.Motion agreed to.
Brownlee Gerry: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Business Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15691. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): There is a schedule for that.
Robertson Grant: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Business Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15691. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central): Can I ask the Leader of the House whether he intends for there to be a members’ day in the first week when we return from the recess.
Brownlee Gerry: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Business Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15691. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): Next week in order to facilitate most members of Parliament participating in Waitangi Day celebrations of various types the House will be in a 1-week recess. When the House resumes on Tuesday 11 February the Government will look to complete the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement and progress the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill the Electoral Amendment Bill and other bills.
Motions — Winter Olympic Games 2014—Support for Athletes and Human RightsText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMotions — Winter Olympic Games 2014—Support for Athletes and Human Rights[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15691. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]MotionsWinter Olympic Games 2014—Support for Athletes and Human RightsJAN LOGIE (Green): I seek leave to move a motion without notice and without debate on our athletes going to theSochi Winter Olympics and on human rights issues.Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that motion to be moved. Is there any objection? There appears to be none.JAN LOGIE: I moveThat the House wish our athletes competing at the Winter Olympics well note Russia’s recent passing of anti-homosexual legislation and ask the New Zealand Government to urge other Governments and the Winter Olympics organising committee to protect the rights of all people in Russia regardless of their sexual orientation.Motion agreed to.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 30 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15691. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 30 January 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business StatementHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): Next week in order to facilitate most members of Parliament participating in Waitangi Day celebrations of various types the House will be in a 1-week recess. When the House resumes on Tuesday 11 February the Government will look to complete the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement and progress the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill the Electoral Amendment Bill and other bills.GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central): Can I ask the Leader of the House whether he intends for there to be a members’ day in the first week when we return from the recess.Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): There is a schedule for that.
Vote: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15689. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill be now read a third time.Ayes64New Zealand National 59;Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1; Independent: Horan.Noes56New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1.Bill read a third time.
Upston Louise: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15689. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō): I am very pleased for my colleagues who have really shone the light on this particular bill the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill. So I do not find myself needing to say anything and I proudly support this bill.
McKelvie Ian: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMcKelvie Ian: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15687. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]IANMcKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei): On account of the fact that I cannot read my notes I will commend this bill the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill to the House.Rino Tirikatene: Mr Speaker—The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Is this a split call?Rino Tirikatene: Does it have to be?The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): In that case I call the honourable member Rino Tirikatene.
Robertson H V Ross: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15687. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Honourable members just to advise you as I have been advised there was a power surge and as a result the lights went out. But I am advised that the lights are all starting to come back on. So who is next?
Yang Jian: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYang Jian: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15684. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr JIAN YANG (National): Nihaoxiexie. Efficiency is what this bill the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill will achieve. It is in line with the National Government’s priority of delivering better public services. Efficiency will be achieved by establishing a streamlined unitary board that will require fewer resources and will free up staff so that they can focus on what is important including the arts artists arts organisations and of course arts development. So for that reason community arts will benefit from this bill. I commend the bill to the House. Thanks.
Robertson H V Ross: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15682. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I call the honourable member Tracey Watkins.Tēnā koe.Tracey Martin: I’m not—I’m not Tracey Watkins.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): How could I get it wrong? Tracey Martin.
Bakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBakshi Kanwaljit Singh: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15682. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National): Satsriakaal Mr Assistant Speaker and a happy New Year.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Thank you.KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI: I stand to support the third reading of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill. This bill streamlines Creative New Zealand’s four governing bodies into a single entity. This bill replaces the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 1994 which established a council known as Creative New Zealand. The single Arts Council board will be responsible for the policies strategies and funding allocation replacing the present divided council. There will be 13 members down from 28 under the present structure.The new council will have a minimum of four members with a knowledge ofMāori art. These members will be appointed by the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage in consultation with the Minister ofMāori Affairs. At least two members with a knowledge of Pacific arts will be appointed. These members will be appointed in consultation with the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs.The bill does not continue the requirement for the Arts Council to prepare and publish after public consultation a strategic plan every 3 years. Under the Crown Entities Act 2004 the Arts Council is required to prepare a statement of intent. This bill will result in savings of about $200000 per year and will therefore secure the benefit of staff being able to wholly concentrate on the arts sector.Rather than spending important time and resources on preparing a strategic plan every 3 years the Arts Council will be required to prepare a statement of intent. The key significance of this bill is to eliminate bureaucracy and red tape. This bill will permit the Arts Council to concentrate entirely on the strategy and funding of the arts sector.I do not agree with previous speaker Catherine Delahunty that the select committee process is very formal. I think this is one of the best processes where every New Zealander is invited to participate. With these words I support this bill.
Robertson H V Ross: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15674. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Honourable members when the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill was last being debated I think my cousin the honourable member Grant Robertson had 8 minutes remaining to speak.
Event: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeEvent: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15673. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) BillIn Committee24Debate resumed from 10 December 2013.Part 1 Preliminary provisions(continued)The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 18 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to Part 1 be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Part 1 as amended agreed to.Part 2 Cost recoveryThe question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Papers 18 and 225 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to Part 2 be agreed to.Part 2 as amended agreed to.ScheduleThe question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Papers 18 and 125 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to the schedule be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Schedule as amended agreed to.Clauses 1 and 2Clause 1 agreed to.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 225 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to clause 2 be agreed to.Amendment agreed to.Clause 2 as amended agreed to.Bill to be reported with amendment presently.House resumed.The Chairperson reported the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill with amendment and the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill with amendment.Report adopted.
Dunne Peter: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDunne Peter: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15673. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon PETER DUNNE (Associate Minister of Conservation): I am happy to accept the invitation of the member and take a micro-call in response to the concerns that she and the previous speaker Eugenie Sage raised about the status of marine reserves that might be established under this legislation. Can I just refer both of them to clause 9 of the bill which says that a marine reserve declared by the relevant sections of this bill “is to be treated as if it were declared by an Order in Council made under section 4(1) of the Marine Reserves Act 1971 in accordance with that Act.” In other words the status of these reserves will be the same as the status of other reserves established under the Marine Reserves Act.Can I just simply acknowledge the support of all members of the House for the bill. It is as various members who have spoken have said a very positive step forward. We did act collaboratively and positively and I am very keen now to see the bill progress to its next stage.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 410 in the name of the Hon Dr Nick Smith to clause 2 be agreed to.Amendment agreed to.Clauses 1 to 11 and schedules 1 to 3 as amended agreed to.Bill to be reported with amendment presently.
Tisch Lindsay: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15658. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch): Leave is sought for all provisions to be taken as one question. Is there any objection? There is no objection.
Ross Jami-Lee: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15658. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National): I seek leave for all clauses in the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill to be taken as one question.
Carter David: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15632. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member’s time has expired.
Wagner Nicky: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeWagner Nicky: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15617. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]8.NICKY WAGNER (National—Christchurch Central) to theMinister responsible for the Earthquake Commission: What progress has been made on the Canterbury Home Repair Programme?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission): The Earthquake Commission’s project-managed repair programme for damaged properties in Christchurch with damage under $100000 as of today has completed 50220 homes. That is a number equivalent to the number of occupied dwellings in Napier and Hastings combined. That means that more than two-thirds of the homes under the programme have now been repaired. Around 1800 full home repairs are being completed each month with more than 500 local contracting firms completing about 90 repairs a day.Nicky Wagner: How is the managed home repair programme contributing to the wider recovery in Christchurch?Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: Well after the earthquakes many people claimed that the value of real estate in Christchurch particularly domestic property would fall by tens of thousands of dollars—in fact tens of percentage points—and that would have tossed many many people into negative equity. Now we have real estate magazines proudly proclaiming that houses have had their repairs completed under the EarthquakeCommission programme and putting it on the bill of sale as a mark of quality. The home repair programme has also had a huge impact on constraining prices and making sure that Cantabrians were protected from cowboy builders and as such it has contributed to overall confidence in the recovery.
Calder Cam: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCalder Cam: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15615. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]6.Dr CAM CALDER (National) to theMinister of Education: What recent announcements has she made on lifting achievement of children in schools?Hon HEKIA PARATA (Minister of Education): Recently the Government announced that we will invest $359 million over the next 4 years to introduce an innovation fund and four new roles in our schools: executive principal expert teacher lead teacher and change principal. These changes are the next step in our plan to raise student achievement. Although our education system is doing a great job for many kids this is about how we can do even better and raise achievement for all. New Zealand hasa longstanding challenge of lifting those who are not succeeding in our education system as shown in last year’s Programme for International Student Assessment results. The analysis of those results showed that socio-economic status accounts for 18 percent of the differences seen in the student achievement data. That means that 82 percent are factors not about poverty. Decile is not destiny.Dr Cam Calder: How will the proposed changes strengthen the teaching profession?Hon HEKIA PARATA: This investment in education will give teachers the opportunity to further their professional careers keep good teachers in the classroom and allow for the sharing of expertise across schools and amongst teachers and principals. We have got outstanding teaching practice going on in classrooms around the country. This gives our profession the opportunity to open up those classrooms and share best practice to make it standard practice.Dr Cam Calder: How will the proposed changes help lift student achievement?Hon HEKIA PARATA: International evidence and New Zealand - based research clearly shows that the quality of teaching and leadership are the most important in-school factors in a child’s education. These changes will strengthen the quality of teaching and leadership in our schools by recognising some of our most capable teachers and principals and giving them the opportunity to systematically collaborate with support and mentor others. The education investment initiative will be instrumental in ensuring we have the best-quality teaching to raise achievement for five out of five kids.Chris Hipkins: Will teachers in all subject disciplines including social studies art music health physical education and materials technology be eligible to become expert teachers; if so why does the documentation she released suggest that only maths science digital technology and literacy teachers will be eligible?Hon HEKIA PARATA: The next step in this process is for the Secretary for Education to sit down with the design group representing the profession. In the paper that I set out I said that a priority of our achievement challenges was in maths science and digital technology but there was never any exclusion of the most capable teachers.
Goldsmith Paul: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGoldsmith Paul: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15610. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]2.PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to theMinister of Finance: What reports has he received indicating that progress in lifting economic growth will create new job opportunities and support higher wages in 2014?Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance): There are several such reports. Just this morning Moody’s the credit rating agency said the New Zealand economy and Government finances were on an improving trend and we remain one of only 10 countries with a top triple A rating and a stable outlook. The latest BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index confirms not just that the manufacturing crisis is over but that there never was one. Manufacturing activity increased in every month in 2013 which is the first time this has happened in a year since 2007. The manufacturing sector has enjoyed 15 consecutive months of expansion—starting I think at about the time the Opposition began its crisis hearings. That is consistent with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research’s most recent business opinion survey which showed confidence at a 20-year high.Paul Goldsmith: What reports has he seen on trends in wage growth?Hon BILL ENGLISH: Contrary to statements that no one in New Zealand in the middle incomes has been getting ahead in fact average hourly wages have gone up 5.5 percent over the last 2 years and weekly wages have gone up 6 percent which is not a bad average although we cannot know the circumstances of every single family. Further to that data released by SEEK the job website—which will not be shut down we hope when Facebook gets shut down—shows that across jobs advertised on the website the average pay packet increased by 3 percent over the past year to an average of $74000 per annum.Paul Goldsmith: How does this wage growth compare with inflation and what does this mean for families?Hon BILL ENGLISH: Again the data seems to contradict statements that have been made by the Leader of the Opposition. Over the past 2 years hourly wage rates have risen by 5.5 percent and weekly wage rates by 6 percent. Inflation however has been less than that over the last 2 years. In fact it has totalled 2.2 percent. This means that families and households have on average had real increases in their weekly wages—that is wages have grown faster than inflation by some considerable margin.Paul Goldsmith: How will Budget 2014 support New Zealand families and households to get ahead?Hon BILL ENGLISH: The Budget will be delivered on 15 May. As in previous Budgets it will focus on delivering a faster-growing economy more jobs and higher incomes. The Budget will bereorientated to managing growth rather than recession but that of course is a good problem to have.
Carter David: Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Business of the House[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15607. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.
Brownlee Gerry: Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Business of the House[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15607. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): Following discussions at the Business Committee I seek leave for the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement to adjourn at the conclusion of a speech near 5.30 p.m. today forPoto Williams and Joanne Hayes to deliver their maiden statements at that time and for the House to suspend for the dinner break following the maiden statements.
Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — In CommitteeText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeAirports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — In Committee[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15673. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) BillIn CommitteeDebate resumed from 10 December 2013.Part 1 Preliminary provisions(continued)The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 18 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to Part 1 be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Part 1 as amended agreed to.Part 2 Cost recoveryThe question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Papers 18 and 225 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to Part 2 be agreed to.Part 2 as amended agreed to.ScheduleThe question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Papers 18 and 125 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to the schedule be agreed to.Amendments agreed to.Schedule as amended agreed to.Clauses 1 and 2Clause 1 agreed to.The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 225 in the name of the Hon Nathan Guy to clause 2 be agreed to.Amendment agreed to.Clause 2 as amended agreed to.Bill to be reported with amendment presently.House resumed.The Chairperson reported the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill with amendment and the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill with amendment.Report adopted.
Business of the HouseText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness of the House[Sitting date: 29 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15607. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Wednesday 29 January 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business of the HouseHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): Following discussions at the Business Committee I seek leave for the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement to adjourn at the conclusion of a speech near 5.30 p.m. today forPoto Williams and Joanne Hayes to deliver their maiden statements at that time and for the House to suspend for the dinner break following the maiden statements.Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.
Robertson Grant: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 28 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15605. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central): I am grateful for that introduction from the Minister Chris Finlayson who has shown his customary dynamism with the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill which first saw the light of day in 2010. Chris Finlayson said: “I want this one to move quickly.” and here we are 3 years later—nearly 4 years later—and the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage can proudly say that he has made his contribution to the arts in New Zealand by fiddling around with the boards and playing about with bureaucracy. Well on this side of the House we say that we know what a good arts Minister looks like. Her name was Helen Clark. Since that time we have had to put up with an arts Minister on the other side of the House belittling the achievements of the Labour Government in the arts area. Well we can say that we are proud of the achievements we have made and we do not see that this bill actually particularly adds very much.I am quite sad that the Minister has described the contributions from Opposition parties in the way that he has. We had hoped that he would engage with us on whether or not this approach was actually justified and we simply have not heard from the Minister a justification for the kinds of changes he is making. He likes to tell us that Māori and Pacific perspectives will now be heard at the table but let us take just the example of the Pacific community for the moment. Two members of the Arts Council will now be expected to represent the views of all of the Pasifika communities in New Zealand—two members. It is simply not going to be possible.Debate interrupted.
Foss Craig: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFoss Craig: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 28 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15603. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon CRAIG FOSS (Minister of Commerce): I moveThat the Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill be reported to the House by 30 May 2014.Motion agreed to.
Vote: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 28 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15603. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill be now read a first time.Ayes106New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1; Independent: Horan.Noes15Green Party 14; Mana 1.Bill read a first time.Billreferred to the Commerce Committee.
Horan Brendan: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHoran Brendan: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 28 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15602. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]BRENDAN HORAN (Independent): May I say a happy New Year and it is great to be back. I extend a hearty welcome to all MPs who are here tonight. I hopeeverybody had a wonderful break and we are looking forward to an exciting year. I will take a short call on the Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill. At the outset I say I am supporting the first reading and I look forward to a speedy but not rushed process through the Commerce Committee as it receives and considers what will no doubt be many hundreds of submissions.Earlier we heard the honourable Julie Anne Genter speak of her party being the only long-term planners. Over on this side of the House we realise that National looks generally to only the next press statement but in its headlong rush today to be seen to congratulate Lorde we see a momentous shift in its psyche. With Lorde being only 17 and not eligible to vote for a couple of years perhaps that is an indication that National by its standards is finally thinking long term.We are told that the main purpose of this bill is to enable the accounting and auditing industry to be more efficient and more effective. It will enable more people who are competent to perform audits to do so. That sounds good—replacing outdated and prescriptive legislation with a more appropriate and enabling framework is generally good. Lord knows there is certainly a party here that could do with replacing its outdated leader. But it is interesting that the roll-out of our broadband infrastructure means that every accounting system is still in analog. I look forward to the move to digital and the many jobs that will be created by the industrial internet with new skills and competencies required to change systems over to digital infrastructure. However I digress.There is one point that I would like the select committee to seek advice from officials on and it is this. Although this bill builds on the changes made by what is now the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the Financial Reporting Act 2013 the three pieces of legislation together are quite complex. At present section 199 of the Companies Act sets out who may and who may not audit a company. There is also a flow-on effect as other pieces of legislation reference section 199 to define the qualifications of auditors of other entities. Yet it is not clear how or where in the two Acts already passed and in this new bill section 199 of the Companies Act will be updated to allow more competent people to perform audits of companies and other entities. This draws attention to the Electoral Act perhaps and who can audit parties’ returns of donations and expenses. So I would hope that the select committee can delve into this point and can shed some sunlight on this in its report and I look forward to that report. I support this reading.
Tisch Lindsay: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 28 January 2014. Volume:696;Page:15602. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I understand the next call is a split call—Brendan Horan 5 minutes.