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Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3648] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. During the period of the extended speech when you did not take a call from the Opposition that amendment was tabled. I want to tell you that the effect of your action was to cause these amendments to be ruled out.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3648] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment to the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Amendment to the amendment agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Further amendments in the name of Charles Chauvel and Darien Fenton are ruled out of order as being inconsistent with the previous decision.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3648] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the question be now put. 
Ayes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Noes 53 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 7; Maori Party 4. 
Motion agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon Rodney Hide to the amendment to add new Part 10 in the name of Carol Beaumont be agreed to: 
to omit clause 101.
Tremain Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Tremain Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3648] 
CHRIS TREMAIN (Junior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Young Jonathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Young Jonathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3644] 
JONATHAN YOUNG (National—New Plymouth) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3644] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Towards the end of that speech I was watching the clock fairly carefully. I want to check with you that the clock did not go a little bit fast towards the end. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: It certainly did not go fast. There are two of us here checking. That is completely out of order.
Power Simon: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Power Simon: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3637] 
Hon SIMON POWER (Deputy Leader of the House) 
: 
 The attempt to define the nature of the debate by what it is labelled and how many words are involved rather than by the content of what is involved in the debate itself is leading to confusion. I submit that it seems to me that an attempt to define these types of debates puts you in a very difficult position Mr Chair. As I understand it the position under the Standing Orders is simply that your discretion—and your discretion alone—determines when the closure motion is taken. That should be the end of the matter.
Hughes Darren: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Hughes Darren: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3637] 
Hon DARREN HUGHES (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I reassure you that this is a fresh point of order and has nothing to do with the timing of debates. This point of order is about a comment you made that I require some explanation on. It is the point you made that the proposed new parts we are dealing with should be seen just as amendments. When amendments to parts were debated previously they were stand-alone single one-clause amendments. The difference with this proposed new part—if we take for instance the part we considered for a little over 30 minutes in total Mr Hawkins’ proposed new Part 11 “Auckland Transition Agency Review Commission”—is that it contains 25 new clauses. Yesterday we were voting on amendments to clauses. I think to consider an entire new part as being just the same as an amendment leads to some confusion in the Committee. Clearly proposed new Part 11—with 25 clauses—will be much more substantial than an amendment to omit a certain date and substitute another. Much more work goes into developing these proposed new parts. They cover a much larger ambit of issues and I think to just dismiss them as being the same as amendments that the Committee has seen previously is neither fair nor correct because these proposed new parts contain a substantial number of clauses. I just ask your advice on that matter because I think it could lead to some confusion as the Committee considers proposed new parts this morning.
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3636] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I thank you for your ruling; it was very helpful. I would like to extend an invitation to you to make an examination of Part 2 of the bill and of the proposed amendments. When you are considering your tariff in relation to substance I think you will find there is much more substance in these amendments than there was in Part 2 and therefore the debate should be proportionately longer. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: The member could make that argument but I have read quite a lot of the proposed amendments and I think some of them have not added to the fountain of wisdom in this place. I also mention to the member that substance is quite often more than just the number of words counted on the word processor.
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3635] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: The chair again Mr Mallard. 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD 
: The first thing is that I do not appreciate comments of that sort. I do not think it is helpful. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: Fair enough. I apologise to the member. 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD 
: The other point I make is to ask you to elucidate on your ruling on one particular point that was not clear. You indicated that it would make a difference whether the parts had been on notice or not on notice. I could not tell from your comments whether something that had been on notice would have a longer debate; whether because something had not been on notice members needed time to look at it and it would therefore have a longer debate; or whether something not on notice would have a shorter debate because there had been no notice. Could you indicate which of those you meant?
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3633] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 51 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 6; Maori Party 3. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
New Part 11 not agreed to.
Parata Hekia: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Parata Hekia: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
HEKIA PARATA (National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: Thank you. What I think I will also do is get the maintenance staff to check the member’s chair. It seems that there is something wrong with it in that the member does not seem to be able to stay in his seat for very long! I say to him that to imply that previous Chairs have done something quite differently is saying that I am not handling the job right. I am sure the member did not want to imply that that is the case. But I say to the member that my experience of being the Minister in the chair is that where members want information from the Minister and from officials they approach the Minister directly and the Minister makes the information available via the advisers he or she has in the Chamber. Points of order are to be about order not about process.
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. In the past Chairs and Speakers have had reasonable latitude around points of order where there is a genuine attempt as there is in this case to avoid disorder. I am sure that if what has been indicated is the case this has the potential to lead to gross disorder during the week. I am attempting to help you to avoid that.
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: I say to the member that I have just made the point that that is an issue of substance; it is not an issue of order. If the member wants to approach the Minister to get a written opinion from him he is more than welcome to do that; this does not take up the time of the Committee. We want points of order to be on matters of order not matters of process.
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I thank you for your advice in that particular area but this is very serious because it is my understanding that we will come up to a clause relatively soon that indicates that this amendment binds the Crown. It would be good if the Minister could supply to the Committee a written opinion on that particular area as to whether this amendment in binding the Crown overrides the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act.
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: Thank you. If the member wishes to have a briefing from officials then I am quite sure the Minister would welcome the member approaching the Minister and having access to the officials. That is entirely appropriate and it is what normally happens but it is not necessarily a matter of order.
Hughes Darren: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Hughes Darren: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3631] 
Hon DARREN HUGHES (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I do not think my colleague was attempting to get into a debating matter; it is a matter of order of process in terms of what the Minister has advised the Committee of. We are seeking to find out whether the Minister is in a position to be able to supply us with a report or maybe a briefing from the officials about this issue of paid parental leave because the employment relationship has changed and we need to make sure we can get the information from the Minister because the part has been dealt with.
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3630] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: The member is raising a debating point. I know that the member feels strongly about this but this is a matter for a call and for a debate to be brought to the Committee’s attention. It is not a matter for order in the process of how the Committee conducts itself. If the member wants to continue with this she will have to demonstrate that it is about order not about substance. So far it has all been about substance.
Chadwick Steve: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Chadwick Steve: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3630] 
Hon STEVE CHADWICK (Junior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. It is a very serious point of order that I bring to the Committee and this is the sort of issue that arises when we are in urgency. Last night the Minister in the chair Rodney Hide moved amendments to Part 3 that could have some very far-reaching and unintended consequences. He moved that the employees of the existing staff of the eight authorities lose their current employment rights. Under this amendment moved by the Minister in the chair women currently employed by the Auckland authorities could lose the right to paid parental leave and this is incredibly serious—
Carter John: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Carter John: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3629] 
Hon JOHN CARTER (Associate Minister of Local Government) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Macindoe Tim: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Macindoe Tim: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3628] 
TIM MACINDOE (National—Hamilton West) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Upston Louise: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Upston Louise: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3626] 
LOUISE UPSTON (National—Taupo) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Guy Nathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Guy Nathan: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3625] 
NATHAN GUY (Senior Whip—National) 
: 
 I move  
That the question be now put 
.
Parker David: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Parker David: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3622] 
Hon DAVID PARKER (Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. You told us that these additional parts will not be considered in numerical order—and I understand the reason for that—but I think it would be helpful for the Committee to know which part is to be debated after this part so that we can read it and be well informed before we debate it. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: The member makes a good point. The next part we will consider will be Part 10. If the member wants to look further into the future we will then consider Part 9. After that we will go on to Part 5.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3621] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the Committee report progress. 
Ayes 51 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 6; Maori Party 3. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Motion not agreed to.
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Mallard Trevor: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3621] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I move  
That we report progress in order to send this bill to a select committee for a period of 4 weeks.
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
Barker Rick: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee Speaker Recalled In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3621] 
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker) 
: Members the Committee is resumed. Last night the Committee completed consideration of Part 3 of the Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill. It is 9 a.m. on Wednesday 13 May and we now have a series of new proposals in front of us to insert new parts. Although they have come to us in arithmetical order to make sure they are checked and everything is OK we will not be dealing with them in exactly the same order so I ask members to bear with us and with the Clerks. We also have a number of amendments. The first is in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to insert a new part establishing the Auckland Transitional Agency Review Commission.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3275] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (1) “Local government arrangements for the Auckland region” and substitute “A lack of cooperation between Auckland’s governing bodies”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3314] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3313] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “23 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3309] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “7 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3309] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “8 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3309] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “9 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3301] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to 3 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (7) the following new paragraph: 
(aa)to remove the right of Aucklanders to vote on any reorganisation of Auckland Local Government as currently provided for in the Local Government Act 2002; and
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3300] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to add to subclause (6) the following new paragraph: 
(a)members of second tier bodies will be elected at the October 2013 local government triennial general elections.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3300] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (6) “and second tier bodies be elected at the October 2010 local government triennial general elections” and substitute “be elected at the 2010 local government triennial general elections”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3300] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to insert the following new subclause: 
(5A)Many important recommendations of the Royal Commission including guaranteed representation for Maori have not been included in this bill.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3285] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to take into account the implications of the findings of the Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates for local government arrangements in the Auckland region”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3285] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) the words “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to call for submissions and then reflect on those submissions before reporting back to the public”.
Moroney Sue: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Moroney Sue: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3284] 
SUE MORONEY (Labour) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. Could you please read out the next amendment in full before we vote. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I am happy to do that. 
SUE MORONEY 
: Thank you. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (3) “in October 2007 to inquire into investigate and recommend local government arrangements for the Auckland region over the foreseeable future ( 
Gazette 
 2007 p 3110)” and substitute “to cost its proposal before presenting its recommendation to the Government and the public”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3275] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to insert in subclause (1) “in particular the lack of cooperation between local body authorities” after “for the Auckland region”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3275] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3313] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “24 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3313] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “25 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3313] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “26 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3312] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “27 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3312] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “28 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3312] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “29 December 2010”.
Cunliffe David: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Cunliffe David: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
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Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. It has been a longstanding practice in this House for the Chair to read the nature of the amendment as well as the number of the amendment. It is certainly very helpful to members who may not have all of the papers with them all of the time. We would certainly commend the practice of the previous Chair and others and we seek your assistance in that regard. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy) 
: I do not need any assistance. I refer members to Speaker’s ruling 111/5: “It has never been the custom in the committee of the whole House for the chairperson to read out every amendment …”. It has occurred from time to time but has never been the custom. I will repeat the amendment because we have had some points of order. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “30 December 2010”.
Hipkins Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Hipkins Chris: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3311] 
CHRIS HIPKINS (Labour—Rimutaka) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I wonder whether you could tell us which date we are up to so that we can keep track on the voting. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Eric Roy) 
: I can but members should be following that on their own schedules of proposed amendments. We are talking about the amendment referring to 30 December 2010.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3311] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3311] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “31 December 2010”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3311] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3311] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “2 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3310] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “3 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3310] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “4 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3310] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “5 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3310] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “6 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3309] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “10 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3308] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “11 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3308] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “12 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3308] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “13 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3308] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “14 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3307] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “15 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3307] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “16 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3307] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “17 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3307] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “18 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3306] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “19 January 2011”.
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
Vote: Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill — Second Reading In Committee 
[Volume:654;Page:3306] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 57 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 9; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 3 be agreed to: 
to omit from subclause (7)(a) “1 November 2010” and substitute “20 January 2011”.