Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand

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1 Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand Fifty-second Parliament For the period 5 December 7 December 2017 Number: Issued: 15 January 2018 Published under the authority of the House of Representatives ISSN:

2 Contents Tuesday, 5 December Introduction of distinguished visitors 40 2 Papers 40 3 Introduction of Government bill 40 4 Oral questions 40 5 Application to debate matter of urgent public importance 40 6 First reading and referral of Government bill 40 Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill 40 7 Government orders of the day 41 Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill 41 Customs and Excise Bill 41 Legislation Bill 41 Trusts Bill 41 Maritime Transport Amendment Bill 41 Reporting of bill 41 8 Adjournment 41 Wednesday, 6 December Ministerial statement 42 2 Papers 42 3 Introduction of bill 42 4 Speaker s statement 42 5 Oral questions 42 6 General debate 42 7 Government orders of the day 42 Maritime Transport Amendment Bill, Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill, Electronic Interactions Reform Bill, and Food Safety Law Reform Bill 42 Maritime Transport Amendment Bill 42 Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill 43 Electronic Interactions Reform Bill 43 Food Safety Law Reform Bill 44 Reporting of bills 45 8 Adjournment 45 Thursday, 7 December Business statement 46 2 Government motion 46 3 Papers 46 4 Select committee reports 46 5 Speaker s rulings 46 6 Oral questions 46 7 Government orders of the day 46 Military Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 46 Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill 46 Maritime Transport Amendment Bill 47 8 Adjournment 47 Schedule

3 Tuesday, 5 December 2017 Tuesday, 5 December 2017 The House met at 2.00 pm. Prayers 1. Introduction of distinguished visitors The Speaker informed the House that members of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians from Fiji, Niue, and Tonga were present in the gallery. The parliamentarians were welcomed with applause. 2. Papers Eleven papers were announced as published under the authority of the House. The Speaker presented five further papers (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented). 3. Introduction of Government bill The introduction of the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill was announced. By leave, agreed that the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill be set down for first reading following oral questions, for report by select committee by 18 December 2017, and to pass through its remaining stages on 19 December Oral questions Twelve questions to Ministers were answered. 5. Application to debate matter of urgent public importance The Speaker notified the House that Hon Paul Goldsmith had sought to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the Government s announcement today of its fees-free tertiary policy. The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application. 6. First reading and referral of Government bill Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee. Resolved, That the Environment Committee consider the bill. By leave, agreed that the Environment Committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House, and on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 191 and 194(1)(b) and (c). 40

4 Tuesday, 5 December Government orders of the day Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill be now read a first time. The Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee. Resolved, That the Governance and Administration Committee consider the bill. Customs and Excise Bill The Customs and Excise Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day. Legislation Bill Hon Chris Hipkins for Hon David Parker moved, and the question was proposed, That the Legislation Bill be now read a first time. The Legislation Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee. Resolved, That the Justice Committee consider the bill. Trusts Bill The Trusts Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee. Resolved, That the Justice Committee consider the bill. Maritime Transport Amendment Bill The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill. (In the committee) Parts 1 to 3, Schedules 1 and 2, and clauses 1 to 3 read. At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress. Reporting of bill The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill. The report was adopted and the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day. 8. Adjournment At 9.56 pm the House adjourned. 41

5 Wednesday, 6 December 2017 The House met at 2.00 pm. Prayers 1. Ministerial statement Wednesday, 6 December 2017 Hon David Parker made a ministerial statement about the Report of the Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry: Stage Papers Four papers were announced as published under the authority of the House. The Speaker presented one further paper (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented). 3. Introduction of bill The introduction of the Taxation (Neutralising Base Erosion and Profit Sharing) Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading. 4. Speaker s statement The Speaker made a statement advising members that he had issued updated rules governing visitors to the public and Speaker s galleries, lobbies, and the Chamber. 5. Oral questions Twelve questions to Ministers were answered. 6. General debate Hon Grant Robertson moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business. The motion lapsed. 7. Government orders of the day Maritime Transport Amendment Bill, Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill, Electronic Interactions Reform Bill, and Food Safety Law Reform Bill The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill, for consideration of the Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill and the Electronic Interactions Reform Bill, and for further consideration of the Food Safety Law Reform Bill. Maritime Transport Amendment Bill (In the committee) Parts 1 to 3, Schedules 1 and 2, and clauses 1 to 3 read again. Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put. The following amendments were put: Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 6 (Hon Julie Anne Genter). 42

6 Wednesday, 6 December 2017 On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows: Ayes 63 New Zealand Labour 46; New Zealand First 9; Green Party 8 Noes 57 New Zealand National 56; ACT New Zealand 1 Amendments agreed to. Resolved, That Parts 1 to 3, Schedules 1 and 2, and clauses 1 to 3, as amended, stand part. The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment presently. Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill Part 1 read. The following amendments were put: Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 5 (Hon Julie Anne Genter). Amendments agreed to. Resolved, That Part 1, as amended, stand part. Part 2 read. Resolved, That Part 2 stand part. Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part. The following amendments were put: Amendments to Schedule 2 set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 5 (Hon Julie Anne Genter). Amendments agreed to. Resolved, That Schedule 2, as amended, stand part. Clause 1 read. Resolved, That clause 1 stand part. Clause 2 read. Resolved, That clause 2 stand part. The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment presently. Electronic Interactions Reform Bill Part 1 read. Resolved, That Part 1 stand part. Part 2 read. The following amendment was put: Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 7 (Hon Tracey Martin). Amendment agreed to. Resolved, That Part 2, as amended, stand part. Part 3 read. Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion. 43

7 Wednesday, 6 December 2017 Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion. Hon Alfred Ngaro moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion. Stuart Smith moved, That the question be now put. On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows: Ayes 57 New Zealand National 56; ACT New Zealand 1 Noes 63 New Zealand Labour 46; New Zealand First 9; Green Party 8 Result corrected after originally being announced as Ayes 56, Noes 64. Motion not agreed to. Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion. Lawrence Yule moved, That the question be now put. On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows: Ayes 56 New Zealand National 56 Noes 63 New Zealand Labour 46; New Zealand First 9; Green Party 8 Motion not agreed to. Simeon Brown moved, That the question be now put. On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows: Ayes 56 New Zealand National 56 Noes 63 New Zealand Labour 46; New Zealand First 9; Green Party 8 Motion not agreed to. The following amendment was put: Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 7 (Hon Tracey Martin). Amendment agreed to. Resolved, That Part 3, as amended, stand part. Part 4 read. Resolved, That Part 4 stand part. Clause 1 read. Resolved, That clause 1 stand part. Clause 2 read. Resolved, That clause 2 stand part. The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment presently. Food Safety Law Reform Bill Parts 1 to 4, Schedules 1 and 2, and clauses 1 and 2 read again. At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress. 44

8 Wednesday, 6 December 2017 Reporting of bills The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill, the Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill, and the Electronic Interactions Reform Bill with amendment, and reported progress on the Food Safety Law Reform Bill. The report was adopted and the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill, the Maritime Crimes Amendment Bill, and the Electronic Interactions Reform Bill were set down for third reading next sitting day. The Food Safety Law Reform Bill was set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day. 8. Adjournment At 9.56 pm the House adjourned. 45

9 Thursday, 7 December 2017 Thursday, 7 December 2017 The House met at 2.00 pm. Karakia 1. Business statement Hon Chris Hipkins made a statement about the business of the House in the next sitting week (see Business statement). 2. Government motion 60th anniversary of Ian Templeton working in press gallery Resolved, That the House pay tribute to Ian Templeton of the parliamentary press gallery and acknowledge his remarkable length of service in what is now his final week of covering the proceedings of this Parliament (Rt Hon Winston Peters). 3. Papers Nine papers were announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented). 4. Select committee reports The presentation of one report was announced (see Related links for select committee reports). 5. Speaker s rulings The Speaker ruled on the matter of Ministers replies to written parliamentary questions. The Speaker also ruled on the matter of retrospective rulings on matters of order. 6. Oral questions Twelve questions to Ministers were answered. 7. Government orders of the day Military Justice Legislation Amendment Bill The Military Justice Legislation Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee (Hon Ron Mark). Resolved, That the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee consider the bill. Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill The Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee (Hon Kris Faafoi). Resolved, That the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee consider the bill. 46

10 Thursday, 7 December 2017 Maritime Transport Amendment Bill Hon Julie Anne Genter moved, and the question was proposed, That the Maritime Transport Amendment Bill be now read a third time. 8. Adjournment At 6.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair. 47

11 SCHEDULE Business transacted by the House for the period 4 December 8 December 2017 PAPERS PRESENTED Fifty-second Parliament Papers presented by Ministers or the Speaker under the Standing Orders. This schedule does not include documents tabled by members with the leave of the House (see Schedule of Documents Tabled by Leave). The letters and s after some papers refer to their arrangement as published in the Parliamentary papers series. Papers without a letter or were not published under the authority of the House. Date presented Reference Title Paper 7 Dec Antarctica New Zealand, Annual Report Dec Auckland District Health Board, Te Toka Tumai, Annual Report Dec Auckland District Health Board, Te Toka Tumai, Statement of Intent 2017/ /21 7 Dec Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Hauora A Toi, Annual Report Dec Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Hauora A Toi, Statement of Performance Expectations Dec Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air), Irirangi Te Motu, Annual Report Dec Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air), Irirangi Te Motu, Statement of Intent Dec Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air), Irirangi Te Motu, Statement of Performance Expectations for year ending 30 June 2018 E.78 E.79 E.79 F.8 F.8 F.8 7 Dec Capital & Coast District Health Board, Ūpoko Ki Te Uru Hauora, Annual Report Dec Capital & Coast District Health Board, Ūpoko Ki Te Uru Hauora, Statement of Performance Expectations Dec Controller and Auditor-General, Office of the, Tumuaki o te Mana Arotake, Getting the right information to effectively manage public assets: Lessons from local authorities B.29 [17q] 8 Dec Corrections Act 2004, Department of Corrections Authorised Property Rules pursuant to section 45A of the said Act 8 Dec Crown Irrigation Investments Limited, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 i

12 Schedule Date presented Reference Title Paper 5 Dec Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Four Months ended 31 October Dec Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Three Months ended 30 September Dec Food Act 2014, New Zealand (Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code) Food Standards 2002, Amendment No.76 pursuant to section 400 of the said Act, commencing 20 November Dec Hawke's Bay District Health Board, Whakawāteatia, Annual Report 2017 E.83 7 Dec Hawke's Bay District Health Board, Whakawāteatia, Statement of Performance Expectations Dec Health, Ministry of, Manatū Hauora, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June Dec Health, Ministry of, Manatū Hauora, Statement of Strategic Intentions 2017 to 2021 E.10 E.10 6 Dec healthalliance (FPSC) Limited, Annual Report 2016/17 6 Dec healthalliance N.Z. Limited, Annual Report 2016/17 6 Dec healthalliance N.Z. Limited, healthalliance (FPSC) Limited, Statement of Intent , Incorporating the Statement of Performance Expectations for Dec Māori Development, Ministry of, Te Puni Kōkiri, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June Dec Ministry for Women, Minitatanga mō ngā Wāhine, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June Dec New Zealand Government Property Corporation, Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 E.47 G.39 B.27 (a) 4 Dec New Zealand Treaty Series, Second Protocol to amend the Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, signed at Auckland on 1 December 2010 and the Protocol Thereto, together with the National Interest Analysis 8 Dec New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee, Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2017 A Dec Ombudsman, Office of the, Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata, OPCAT Report, Report on an unannounced follow-up inspection of Arohata Prison Under the Crimes of Torture Act 1989, 5 December Dec Ombudsman, Office of the, Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata, OPCAT Report, Report on an unannounced follow-up inspection of Christchurch Men's Prison Under the Crimes of Torture Act 1989, 5 December 2017 A.3 A.3 ii

13 Schedule Date presented Reference Title Paper 5 Dec Ombudsman, Office of the, Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata, OPCAT Report, Report on an unannounced follow-up inspection of Manawatu Prison Under the Crimes of Torture Act 1989, 5 December 2017 A.3 5 Dec Ombudsman, Office of the, Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata, OPCAT Report, Report on an unannounced follow-up inspection of Rolleston Prison Under the Crimes of Torture Act 1989, 5 December 2017 A.3 6 Dec Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Te Kaitiaki Taiao a Te Whare Pāremata, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 C12 5 Dec Privacy Act 1993, Credit Reporting Privacy Code 2004 Amendment No 11 pursuant to section 51 of the said Act, commencing 28 September Dec Privacy Act 1993, Credit Reporting Privacy Code 2004 Amendment No 12 (Temporary) pursuant to section 51 of the said Act, commencing 28 September Dec Privacy Act 1993, Health Information Privacy Code 1994 Amendment No 9 pursuant to section 51 of the said Act, commencing 28 September Dec Privacy Act 1993, Telecommunications Information Privacy Code 2003 Amendment No 6 pursuant to section 51 of the said Act, commencing 28 September Dec Real Estate Agents Authority, Annual Report 2016/ Dec Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, Annual Report for the 12 months ended 30 June Dec Report of the Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry: Stage 2, Presented December Dec Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Limited (REANNZ), Annual Report Dec Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Limited (REANNZ), Statement of Intent Dec Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Limited (REANNZ), Statement of Performance Expectations Dec Social Workers Registration Board, Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro, Annual Report E.73 6 Dec Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006, Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2018 pursuant to section 16 of the said Act, dated 21 November Dec Vote Business, Science and Innovation, Economic Development Portfolio, Report in relation to selected nondepartmental appropriations for the year ended 30 June 2017 B.14 4 Dec Vote Health, Report in relation to selected non-departmental appropriations for the year ended 30 June 2017 B.14 iii

14 Schedule Date presented Reference Title Paper 6 Dec Vote Māori Development, Report in relation to nondepartmental appropriations for the year ended 30 June 2017 B.14 DOCUMENTS TABLED BY LEAVE Fifty-second Parliament Documents tabled by leave are documents tabled by members with the unanimous agreement of the House or committee of the whole House. Date Document Member Tabling Document 5 Dec 2017 Question No. 7 Pike River Re-entry, Provisions from the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Hon Amy Adams SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS PRESENTED Fifty-second Parliament Date presented Select committee Report Paper or bill 7 Dec 2017 Health Petition 2014/0098 of Samantha Lenik iv