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Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15930. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member makes a reasonable point. The difficulty I would have is in developing the wisdom of Solomon to decide which of them to throw out. On this occasion—[Interruption] Order! I have given a very strong warning to those members. I would certainly hope that that behaviour is never repeated.
Robertson Grant: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson Grant: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15930. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. [Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! This is a point of order and it will be heard in silence.GRANT ROBERTSON: I am not contesting your ruling. I have not been here that long but I do not think I have seen anything as disrespectful to a member than that behaviour and I believe that one of those members should be thrown out right now. [Interruption]
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15930. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Question No. 11 Dr Rajen Prasad. [Interruption] Order!Grant Robertson: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker.Mr SPEAKER: I am on my feet. That sort of behaviour is completely unacceptable and will lead to disorder in this House. If it is to happen again I will be asking the members responsible for that sort of behaviour to be leaving.
Hauiti Claudette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15928. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]9.CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National) to theMinister of Science and Innovation: How are the National Science Challenges bringing together the best scientific talent across New Zealand?Hon STEVEN JOYCE (Minister of Science and Innovation): Last week I released a request for proposals for a search for the second tranche of New Zealand’s National Science Challenges. The challenges align and focus New Zealand’s research on large and complex issues by encouraging scientists from different institutions andacross disciplines to achieve a common goal through collaboration. The second tranche comprises seven challenges with total funding of up to $439 million over 10 years. The requests for proposals lay out agreed themes and research topics developed with the science sector. The National Science Challenges will deliver a more strategic approach to the Government’s science investment by targeting a series of goals that will have major and enduring benefits for New Zealand.Claudette Hauiti: What topics will the second tranche of the challenges be addressing?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: There are seven challenges in the second tranche. Let me pick just a couple that I think the House will be particularly interested in. There is $63.7 million available for New Zealand’s biological heritage challenge which is all about protecting and improving our biosecurity and enhancing our resilience to harmful organisms. There is also $106 million for the science for technological innovation challenge which will enhance the capacity of New Zealand to use physical and engineering sciences for economic growth.Dr Megan Woods: Do any of the indicative themes and outcomes for the 12 National Science Challenges specifically provide funding for research into renewable energies; if so which ones?Hon STEVEN JOYCE: There are a number of challenges that can cover those areas including the science for technological innovation challenge and I think the land and water one as well. It is also important to note for the member that the National Science Challenges do not take over all of New Zealand’s science funding. There remain significant funds outside the science challenges including from the Ministry for the Environment in renewable energies.Dr Megan Woods: I seek leave to table a National Science Challenges funding Cabinet paper that makes no mention of renewable energy.Mr SPEAKER: I just want to check how available that pamphlet is to all members.Dr Megan Woods: A Cabinet paper.Mr SPEAKER: I will put the leave. Leave is sought to table it. Is there any objection? There appears to be none. It can be tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15920. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! If the member is given the courtesy of silence in the House I am sure her voice will be heard. I will be very upset if anybody interjects during the reading of this question.
Genter Julie Anne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGenter Julie Anne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15920. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JULIE ANNE GENTER (Green): Silencing the Greens! [Interruption]
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15920. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! [Interruption] I do not need assistance. It is not working. Can we try once more otherwise I will ask the member to swap seats with Kevin Hague. [Interruption]
Genter Julie Anne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGenter Julie Anne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15920. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JULIE ANNE GENTER (Green): My question is to the Minister for—
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15920. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! Let us try again and I will confirm that it is working.
Genter Julie Anne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGenter Julie Anne: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15920. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JULIE ANNE GENTER (Green): My question—the microphone does not seem to be working.
Brownlee Gerry: Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBrownlee Gerry: Business Statement[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15917. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): When the House resumes on Tuesday 18 February the Government will look to progress the Taxation (Annual Rates Foreign Superannuation and Remedial Matters) Bill the Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3) and a number of other bills on the Order Paper. Wednesday is a members’ day.Grant Robertson: Hallelujah!Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: Well it is scheduled to be. On Thursday morning and with the agreement of the Business Committee the House will sit under extended hours to progress Treaty settlement legislation.
Business StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeBusiness Statement[Sitting date: 13 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15917. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Thursday 13 February 2014Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.Prayers.Business StatementHon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House): When the House resumes on Tuesday 18 February the Government will look to progress the Taxation (Annual Rates Foreign Superannuation and Remedial Matters) Bill the Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill (No 3) and a number of other bills on the Order Paper. Wednesday is a members’ day.Grant Robertson: Hallelujah!Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: Well it is scheduled to be. On Thursday morning and with the agreement of the Business Committee the House will sit under extended hours to progress Treaty settlement legislation.
Upston Louise: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15912. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō): I am enormously proud to support this bill the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill.Bill read a third time.
Yang Jian: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYang Jian: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15910. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Dr JIAN YANG (National): Ni hao. I support the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill. Thank you.
King Colin: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKing Colin: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15908. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]COLIN KING (National—Kaikōura): It is a pleasure to be part of the third reading of the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill. I would like the House to appreciate that my short contribution is no reflection on the importance of biosecurity and the customs and excise side of things.One thing that has not yet been mentioned is the cost. In each of those cases where there are efforts to start up an international airport it costs about $2 million. As we look at the high-tech situation that is employed and involved today around airport technology whether it is sniffer dogs or X-ray it is highly costly to resettle and train staff and to move families.I believe that this bill is just a good business function and that those people who are going to set up such a business of international arrivals in airports at their terminals will put this in their business case and adjust it accordingly. I have great pleasure in supporting this bill.
McKelvie Ian: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeMcKelvie Ian: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15906. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei): I can just remember that I am supposed to be speaking but it is very hard to remember what I should be speaking about because 8½ of the last 10 minutes covered nothing remotely related to the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill.This bill came about primarily because of the closure of Iain Lees-Galloway’s Palmerston North Airport to international flights. People were very concerned at the ramifications of that and lobbied the Government. Actually there is a clause in the bill that specifically deals with the ability of those airports to renew those international flights within 6 months without losing their services. However all that I could add to this debate has already been so eloquently said by Minister Guy and Shane Ardern the very competent chairman of the Primary Production Committee. I have great pleasure in commending this bill to the House.
Robertson H V Ross: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRobertson H V Ross: Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15901. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): I recognise the Hon Clayton Cosgrove.
Vote: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15897. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat this House express its confidence in the National-led Government and commend its programme for 2014 as set out in the Prime Minister’s statement to Parliament.Ayes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Noes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Motion agreed to.
Vote: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15897. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat all the words after “That” be deleted and substituted with “this House express no confidence in this National-led Government because New Zealand has become more and more divided and because those in the middle are struggling and the poor are going backwards.”Ayes57New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; Independent: Horan.Noes63New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1.Amendment not 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: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15896. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: A point of order? The debate has now concluded.Hon Tau Henare: Well I think I will make a point of order.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: No the debate has concluded. There are two questions. The first is the amendment. The question is that the amendment in the name of the Hon David Cunliffe be agreed to.
Sio William: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSio William: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15896. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Su’a WILLIAM SIO (Labour—Māngere): At Waitangi one of the elders there said to the National Party that when it comes up to Waitangi it should not behave like a seagull—that is do not just come up to Waitangi and crap and then fly away.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order!Su’a WILLIAM SIO: I would say that the same goes—I would repeat it in this House—Hon Tau Henare: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker.Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Point of order—Su’a WILLIAM SIO: I would repeat it in this House for the sake of everybody else.
Roy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15896. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Su’a William Sio you have about 41 seconds.
Roy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15895. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I call Dr Jian Yang. Let me say that you have about 8½ minutes to go. I will give you a 2-minute bell before the debate in toto will conclude.
Roy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15893. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The member’s time has expired.
Roy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15886. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: I call Tim Macindoe.
Tisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15875. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Order! The member’s time has expired.
Tisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15872. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Order! The member’s time has expired.
Carter David: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15853. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: I understand this is a split call. I call Gareth Hughes—5 minutes.
Carter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Social Development—Salvation Army ReportText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Urgent Debates Declined — Social Development—Salvation Army Report[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Honourable members I have received a letter from Jacinda Ardern seeking to debate under Standing Order 386 the release ofStriking a Better Balance: A State of the Nation Report from the Salvation Army. For there to be an urgent debate there must be a particular case of recent occurrence that involves the administrative or ministerial responsibility of the Government and that requires the urgent attention of the House. An urgent debate is a way of holding the Government to account for an action for which it is responsible. It must be distinct responsibility for the particular case that is sought to be debated. There is no ministerial responsibility for a report that is released by the Salvation Army. The report undoubtedly addresses issues of importance to which the Government may respond but the urgent debate procedure is a means of debating matters that have occurred. It is not a means of debating matters that might or might not occur in the future. The application is therefore declined.
Graham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeGraham Kennedy: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15842. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]1.Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green) to theMember in charge of members’ notice of motion No. 1: Why did he lodge the notice of motion requesting Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser to table any final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement at least 28 days before it is approved by the Cabinet?Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Member in charge of members’ notice of motion No. 1): The public of New Zealand and our Parliament deserve the opportunity to scrutinise and critique the Trans-Pacific Partnership before it is signed. Parts of the trade deal being negotiated between the European Union and the United States will be released for public scrutiny. The New Zealand public should have the same opportunity to scrutinise the Trans-Pacific Partnership to see what our negotiators are putting on the table.Dr Kennedy Graham: Why does he consider it important that all members of the House and all New Zealanders have the opportunity to read the final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement before it is approved by Cabinet?Dr RUSSEL NORMAN: It is important that New Zealanders have the chance to look at this agreement due to the fact that it could impact on the ability of future Governments to protect the environment. Leaked versions have shown that New Zealand has opposed—[Interruption]Rt Hon Winston Peters: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. The fact is that this question goes to the sovereignty of this Parliament and I think we are entitled to hear the question being answered with some silence rather than a raft of Cabinet Ministers all shouting out at the same time—and I wonder why.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The point about hearing it in reasonable silence is fair enough but throughout question time one of the most vocal members has been the member himself—the member raising the point of order. Would Dr Russel Norman complete his answer please.Rt Hon Winston Peters: I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. If that is your view then please raise it at the right time not later.Mr SPEAKER: Order! The member will leave the Chamber. [Interruption] The member will leave the Chamber.Rt Hon Winston Peters withdrew from the Chamber.Mr SPEAKER: Would Dr Russel Norman complete his answer.Dr RUSSEL NORMAN: I lodged this motion because I believe it is important that New Zealanders have the chance to look at the agreement due to the fact that it could impact on the ability of future Governments to protect the environment. Leaked versions of the agreement have shown that New Zealand has opposed US efforts to have countries within the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement follow existing global environmental treaties. Any agreement that could impact on our ability to fight climate change and protect the environment deserves proper scrutiny.
Hutchison Paul: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHutchison Paul: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15842. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.Dr PAUL HUTCHISON (National—Hunua) to theMinister of Veterans’ Affairs: What progress is being made in planning for Gallipoli 2015 commemorations?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE (Minister of Veterans’ Affairs): I can report two significant milestones from last week. As expected there was tremendous interest in the Anzac commemorations at Gallipoli next year. The ballot for tickets to that commemoration has now closed and 10112 applications for the 1000 double passes were received. The process has now started to review registrations remove duplicates and invalid applications and put forward confirmed applications for the ballot. I can also report a very productive meeting last Friday with my Australian counterpart Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson and I am confident that the 2015 event will be a fitting reflection of the huge sacrifice made by both our countries nearly a century ago.Dr Paul Hutchison: When will ballot results be announced?Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE: Successful applicants will be advised by early April and will then have until the end of October this year to arrange flights and accommodation for the commemorations to confirm their passes. Those who are unsuccessful and who elected to be on the wait list will be notified of any passes that may be available from those who can no longer attend up until about 31 March. Can I just take this opportunity to remind those who are unsuccessful that there will be no other way to go and that will obviously disappoint them but there will be other opportunities to attend commemorations throughout the northern summer and right through the WW100 period.
Young Jonathan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeYoung Jonathan: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15840. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth) to theMinister for Communications and Information Technology: What recent reports has she received on the number of end users able to connect to the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiatives?Hon AMY ADAMS (Minister for Communications and Information Technology): I am pleased to announce that at the end of 2013 more than a quarter of the Government’s ultra-fast broadband project had been completed. At the halfway stage of the Rural Broadband Initiative the build is more than 60 percent finished—360000-plus end-users can now connect to ultra-fast broadband an additional 179000 can connect through the Rural Broadband Initiative’s improved wireless coverage and 60000 can connect through upgrades to fixed line services. In terms of priority users an impressive 80 percent of schools and 84 percent of rural hospitals that are covered by the project are now able to connect to fibre.Jonathan Young: How is uptake of fibre and improved rural broadband coverage tracking?Hon AMY ADAMS: Over the last quarter of 2013 we saw a 40 percent increase in uptake. This is in line with what the Government has repeatedly projected and matches international experience of projects of this nature. As the build advances and the larger retail service providers enter the market there is a rapid increase in level of connections. In terms of rural coverage there are already nearly 50000 rural users seeing the benefits of faster broadband through upgrades under the Rural Broadband Initiative. Faster broadband internet and fibre connectivity are absolutely critical to New Zealand’s prosperity and our ability to participate in the global economy and are estimated to deliver GDP growth of $5.5 billion over 20 years and $33 billion of economic benefits to New Zealand end-users.Clare Curran: Does she still have confidence in Chorus given today’s announcement to the market that it overestimated the number of new copper connections in its quarterly reporting figures following a string of highly public and embarrassing events last year over the copper price leading to two judicial inquiries and the Commerce Commission undertaking two final price determinations—all of whichmean at least another 2 years of uncertainty about broadband prices for Kiwi households?Hon AMY ADAMS: What I can say to this House is that I have far more confidence in Chorus than I do in the Labour Opposition which repeatedly miscalculates the numbers.
Calder Cam: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to MembersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCalder Cam: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers Questions to Members[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15833. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]4.Dr CAM CALDER (National) to theMinister of Health: What is the Government doing to assist areas that face difficulties recruiting and retaining health professionals?Hon TONY RYALL (Minister of Health): I am pleased to advise the House that registrations of interest for the 2014 Voluntary Bonding Scheme are now open. The scheme works by encouraging health professionals to start their careers in hard-to-staff communities and specialties by offering payments to their student loans after a 3 to 5-year bonded period. There are currently 2700 participants and Vote Health has so far paid out $11 million. Registrations of interest for this year’s intake are open for new general practitioner trainees; graduate doctors nurses and midwives; radiation therapists; and medical physicists until the middle of March.Dr Cam Calder: What other initiatives are aimed at improving health care in higher need communities?Mr SPEAKER: The Hon Tony Ryall—I ask the Minister to talk a bit closer to the microphone; it was hard to hear.Hon TONY RYALL: Last September I announced that the Government will invest an extra $16 million to support our high-needs general practices. This included a $1.5 million scholarship fund for 30 graduate nurses. As the Government wants even more graduate nurses working in our high-needs communities we have increased that scholarship fund to $2.4 million which means 48 graduate nurses will now receive $50000 scholarships to work in general practice. This is a considerable investment in helping general practices in some of our most needy communities in New Zealand.
Urgent Debates Declined — Social Development—Salvation Army ReportText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUrgent Debates Declined — Social Development—Salvation Army Report[Sitting date: 12 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15843. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Urgent Debates DeclinedSocial Development—Salvation Army ReportMr SPEAKER: Honourable members I have received a letter from Jacinda Ardern seeking to debate under Standing Order 386 the release ofStriking a Better Balance: A State of the Nation Report from the Salvation Army. For there to be an urgent debate there must be a particular case of recent occurrence that involves the administrative or ministerial responsibility of the Government and that requires the urgent attention of the House. An urgent debate is a way of holding the Government to account for an action for which it is responsible. It must be distinct responsibility for the particular case that is sought to be debated. There is no ministerial responsibility for a report that is released by the Salvation Army. The report undoubtedly addresses issues of importance to which the Government may respond but the urgent debate procedure is a means of debating matters that have occurred. It is not a means of debating matters that might or might not occur in the future. The application is therefore declined.
Collins Judith: Victims of Crime Reform Bill — Second ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCollins Judith: Victims of Crime Reform Bill — Second Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15827. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Hon 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.
Upston Louise: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeUpston Louise: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15827. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupō): I am proud to support the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill.Bill read a third time.
Tisch Lindsay: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15826. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): I call Eugenie Sage—5 minutes.
Hauiti Claudette: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHauiti Claudette: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15825. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]CLAUDETTE HAUITI (National): Ka tū ake ahau ki te mihi i a koe.[I rise to acknowledge you.]I stand to commend the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill to the House. Kia ora.
Dean Jacqui: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeDean Jacqui: Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill — Third Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15823. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki): It is amazing how jealous we all are of the Hon Nick Smith’s trip down to the Subantarctic Islands. It speaks volumes I think for New Zealand’s regard for those islands and so I proudly stand to support the Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill at its third reading.
Vote: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeVote: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15813. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]A party vote was called for on the questionThat the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.Ayes118New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 12; New Zealand First 7; Māori Party 3; Mana 1; United Future 1; Independent: Horan.Noes1ACT New Zealand 1.Bill read a first time.Billreferred to the Health Committee.
Tisch Lindsay: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15812. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Members this debate has concluded. The question is that the motion be agreed to.Hon John Banks: A vote called for.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Sorry was the member wishing to say something?Hon John Banks: Party vote.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Well we have not got that far yet—Hon John Banks: I’m just giving you fair warning.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Yes well OK. When I do call for the vote I am sure that the member will respond. The question is that the motion be agreed to. Those who are of that opinion will say Aye to the contrary No.Hon John Banks: Mr Speaker—The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): The Ayes have it.Hon John Banks: Mr Speaker—The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): You call out “Party vote required.” That is the wording.Hon John Banks: I’m a new member.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): You are a new member?Hon John Banks: Yes.The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): You want a party vote?Hon John Banks: Of course—that’s why I came downThe ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): Well you ask for one. A party vote has been requested. [Interruption] Order! Votes are taken in silence.
Foster-Bell Paul: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeFoster-Bell Paul: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15812. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]PAUL FOSTER-BELL (National): It is a pleasure to rise and take a brief call on this latest amendment to the Smoke-free Environments Act the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill which brings about plain packaging for tobacco in New Zealand. It is of note that this is the latest of a number of measures that this Government has introduced in order to reduce the smoking rates in New Zealand such as banning smoking in New Zealand prisons. Those are environments where people are tightly confined and often cannot get away from the residual smoke exuded by other people. So I think that that was a very positive measure. The measures around restricting the display of tobacco in convenience stores supermarkets and the other places in which it is sold were also positive measures. This latest measure joins that long line of measures that will have a real effect in reducing the rate of smoking.As previous Government speakers have noted the rate of smoking in New Zealand has reduced significantly between the 2006 census and last year’s census in 2013. So the wider population rates have dropped from nearly 21 percent prevalence in 2006 to just over 15 percent. That is a 25 percent reduction in the smoking rate among the wider population. More significant is that among the Māori population there has been a massive drop from 42 percent to 32.7 percent. So I endorse this measure and I commend this bill for further consideration.
Roy Eric: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoy Eric: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15810. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Split call—Clare Curran 5 minutes.
Simpson Scott: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First ReadingText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSimpson Scott: Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill — First Reading[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15810. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]SCOTT SIMPSON (National—Coromandel): It is great pleasure to take a short call on the first reading of the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill. It is particularly a pleasure to be speaking in a debate where it looks like we will have near-unanimous support for the introduction of this bill into the House with the exception of one vote from the ACT Party. Others have spoken eloquently and with passion about the harms and the evils of smoking and I want to join with them in supporting this legislation tonight. We have heard from a number of speakers that smoking remains the single largest preventable killer in New Zealand society and what we know also is that cigarettes are killers that travel in packs. We can have an impact in removing the attractiveness of those killer packs by removing the logos by removing the bright colours and by making the tobacco companies conform to a style that is going to be unattractive to smokers and users.It is a pleasure to support this bill. I commend it to the House.
Ross Jami-Lee: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeRoss Jami-Lee: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15794. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]JAMI-LEE ROSS (Junior Whip—National): I moveThat this debate be now adjourned.Motion agreed to.
Tisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s StatementText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeTisch Lindsay: Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15790. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Lindsay Tisch): You must ask for the call. Meka Whaitiri.
Carter David: Points of Order — New Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table DocumentText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Points of Order — New Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table Document[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: Order! The document has now been described adequately. Leave is sought to table the staff list of 12 months ago of the New Zealand First Party. Is there any objection to that? There is. I call on Government order of the day. [Interruption]Order! Members who wish to leave the Chamber may do so but please do so in an orderly fashion.
Points of Order — New Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table DocumentText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePoints of Order — New Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table Document[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Points of OrderNew Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table DocumentBRENDAN HORAN (Independent): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I think it would be quite helpful for Mr Peters if I seek leave to table—Mr SPEAKER: Order! Can the member just succinctly raise his point of order. I will invite him to do so.BRENDAN HORAN: I seek leave to table a list of New Zealand First parliamentary staff some 12 months ago to remind—Mr SPEAKER: Order! The document has now been described adequately. Leave is sought to table the staff list of 12 months ago of the New Zealand First Party. Is there any objection to that? There is. I call on Government order of the day. [Interruption]Order! Members who wish to leave the Chamber may do so but please do so in an orderly fashion.
Horan Brendan: Points of Order — New Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table DocumentText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeHoran Brendan: Points of Order — New Zealand First Parliamentary Staff—Leave to Table Document[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]BRENDAN HORAN (Independent): I raise a point of order Mr Speaker. I think it would be quite helpful for Mr Peters if I seek leave to table—Mr SPEAKER: Order! Can the member just succinctly raise his point of order. I will invite him to do so.BRENDAN HORAN: I seek leave to table a list of New Zealand First parliamentary staff some 12 months ago to remind—
Sabin Mike: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeSabin Mike: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15759. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]12.MIKE SABIN (National—Northland) to theMinister of Police: What recent announcements has she made on the number of foot patrols undertaken by Police?Hon ANNE TOLLEY (Minister of Police): Today—Rt Hon Winston Peters: Nothing in Kaitāia.Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Has he finished? Have you finished?Mr SPEAKER: Order! I have called the Hon Anne Tolley to answer a question.Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Thank you Mr Speaker. Today I announced that there has been a 155 percent increase in foot patrols undertaken by the police in the last 2 years. They have increased from 40918 in 2011 to 104321 in 2013 while recorded crimes have dropped by 17.4 percent over the last 3 years. Front-line foot patrols help cut crime because officers are out and about and are visible in the community. They walk the beat in known trouble spots and at the times when crime is most likely to occur. This acts as a strong deterrent to criminals helps our communities feel safer and leads to fewer victims.Mike Sabin: What steps has the Government taken to ensure our front-line police are able to be so visible in the community?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Last year visibility—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order!Hon ANNE TOLLEY: Last year this Government supported the roll-out of mobility technology to all front-line police officers. Smartphones and tablets allow the police to have access to the information that they need while they are out in the community and reduce the amount of time that they need to spend behind a desk completing paperwork. This technology allows each officer to spend an extra 30 minutes a shift—Rt Hon Winston Peters: How come the numbers are falling?Hon ANNE TOLLEY: —30 minutes extra a shift Mr Peters—out in the community preventing crime which is about half a million extra hours and is equivalent to an additional 354 front-line police officers every single year.
O'Connor Simon: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeO'Connor Simon: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15757. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]10.SIMON O’CONNOR (National—Tāmaki) to theMinister of Education: What recent announcements has she made on recognising and celebrating the teaching profession?Hon HEKIA PARATA (Minister of Education): Yesterday I announced a new website called www.inspiredbyU.org.nz aimed at acknowledging the lifelong impact that teachers have on their students’ lives. Members of the public are able to go online and write a virtual postcard of thanks to—[Interruption]Mr SPEAKER: Order! I am sorry to interrupt the Minister but I cannot hear the answer that is being given.Hon HEKIA PARATA: Yesterday I announced a new website called www.inspiredbyU.org.nz aimed at acknowledging the lifelong impact that teachers have on their students’ lives. Members of the public are able to go online and write a virtual postcard of thanks to inspiring teachers. Following up on my letter to each member of the House yesterday I reiterate the invitation that they as well as yourself Mr Speaker take the opportunity to stop attacking the profession and start thanking teachers for the critical contribution they make.Simon O’Connor: What other initiatives are in place to strengthen and value the teaching profession?Hon HEKIA PARATA: This Government is committed to celebrating excellence in education raising its status and recognising the critical contribution that quality education achievement makes to New Zealand including through the $359 million announced by the Prime Minister investing in four new roles to create further professional options for teachers; hosting the international summit on the teaching profession here in New Zealand in March; holding festivals of education concurrent with the summit in Auckland Wellington and Christchurch; introducing the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards; and establishing the new professional body the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. All of those are part of acknowledging celebrating and valuing the teaching profession.
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: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15752. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]6.MELISSA LEE (National) to theMinister for Social Development: What reports has she received about the number of young people in employment education or training?Hon PAULA BENNETT (Minister for Social Development): I am very pleased to report that the latest household labour force survey shows that the number of young people not in employment education or training—known as “neets” of course—continues to fall. The number of “neets” has fallen to 11.3 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds—down from 13.9 percent a year ago. This is the lowest number of young people who are not in any form of education or work since the December 2008 quarter.Melissa Lee: What support is this Government providing to ensure that young people engage in employment education or training?Hon PAULA BENNETT: This Government has invested heavily in ensuring young people at risk of long-term benefit dependency engage with a Youth Service provider who can help get them into education or work. Unprecedented in getting results we are seeing local youth workers working with our youth—getting alongside them. Currently there are 38 Youth Service NGO providers who are actively working with more than9000 of these “neets”. As a result 63 percent are currently engaged in education or training.Melissa Lee: Why is it important to provide support to young people to ensure they are in employment education or training?Hon PAULA BENNETT: Young people who are not engaged in work or education are at a high risk of not only going on to a benefit but equally staying on for a very long time. Sixty-two percent of 30 to 39-year-olds currently receiving a benefit first went on welfare as young people. But this Government through our education policies and through our support via Youth Service is making a difference getting alongside these young people and seeing them get into work and further education.
Carter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeCarter David: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15747. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Mr SPEAKER: The easiest way is for the House to determine this. Leave is sought to table a list of New Zealand First staff. Is there any objection to that being tabled? There appears to be no objection. It can be so tabled.Document by leave laid on the Table of the House.
Peters Winston: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to MinistersText is incorporated into the Bound VolumePeters Winston: Questions for Oral Answer — Questions to Ministers[Sitting date: 11 February 2014. Volume:696;Page:15747. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First): I seek to table a list of the New Zealand First parliamentary staff showing no Mr Bayliss.