Business Statement

Today, the House adjourns until Tuesday 24 August. In that week, the Estimates debate will continue, with appearances by three Ministers. Legislation to be considered will include second readings of the Water Services Bill and the Education and Training Amendment Bill, and the committee stage of the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill. The remaining stages of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill will be completed on Thursday, 26 August, and Wednesday, 25 August will be a member’s day.

Thank you to the Leader of the House for that update. Bearing in mind that we now have just 18 Government bills on the Order Paper and that number 18 is the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill, are we to expect that the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill will soon receive its second reading in the House?

Of course, the member doesn’t count the bills that are currently before select committee that are due to be reported back.