Petitions, Papers, Select Committee Reports, and Introduction of Bills

There have been 11 petitions delivered to the Clerk for presentation.

Petition of Raewyn Harrison requesting that the House ban the public sale of fireworks

petition of Ponsonby Chambers requesting that the House expand the scope of discrimination under section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993

petition of the New Zealand Values Alliance requesting that the House hold an inquiry into China’s foreign interference activities in New Zealand and the Pacific

petition of Alan Peacock requesting that the House pass legislation that limits any increases in regional or local council rates and levies to a maximum of the current rate of inflation

petition of Geoffrey Mortlock requesting that the House pass legislation to require the Government to specify and publish more comprehensive performance metrics for Government agencies

petition of Patrick Rooney requesting that the House urge the Government to ensure any Cook Strait replacement ferries are rail-enabled

petition of Helen Duyvestyn requesting that the House urge the Government to reallow the sale and distribution of micronutrient formulas for those experiencing mental distress

petition of Charlene Whyte requesting that the House urge the Government to require primary and secondary schools to provide education on social media

petition of Geoffrey Mortlock requesting that the House urge the Government to specify more detailed comprehensive performance requirements for all the Reserve Bank’s functions

petition of Leah Hawkins requesting that the House urge the South Wairarapa District Council to cap its rates increase at 3 percent

petition of Kylie Whellan requesting that the House urgently establish a subject select committee that considers Government-funded business related to all New Zealand children’s rights, care, and wellbeing.

Those petitions stand referred to the Petitions Committee. Ministers have delivered 49 papers.

2023-24 annual reports for:

Accreditation Council

Children and Young People’s Commission

Civil Aviation Authority

Climate Change Commission

Commerce Commission

Education New Zealand

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Health Quality and Safety Commission

Independent Police Conduct Authority

Ministry of Education and Student Loan Scheme

New Zealand Blood Service

New Zealand Green Investment Finance Ltd

New Zealand Lottery Grants Board

Pharmac

Radio New Zealand

Social Workers Registration Board

Takeovers Panel

Taumata Arowai

Te Papa

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Tertiary Education Commission

WorkSafe

2023-24 statements of performance expectations for the Children and Young People’s Commission

2024-25 statements of performance expectations for:

Children and Young People’s Commission

Health Quality and Safety Commission

New Zealand Blood Service

Pharmac

Social Workers Registration Board

Sport Integrity Commission

Te Papa

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

statements of intent for:

Health Quality and Safety Commission

Inland Revenue

New Zealand Blood Service

Social Workers Registration Board

Sport Integrity Commission

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

strategic intentions for the Ministry of Transport

Government response to the petition of Leonie Morris

report of the Justice Committee on the petition of Liya Lupala

report of the Justice Committee on the report of the Ombudsman Kia Whaitake Making a Difference: Investigation into Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Monetary Policy Statement November 2024

Agreement on Climate Change, Trade, and Sustainability, together with the National Interest Analysis

Agreement on Climate Change, Trade, and Sustainability revised

US Tuna Treaty Amendments to Annex II of the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America, together with the National Interest Analysis

reports of the Climate Change Commission on advice on Aotearoa New Zealand’s fourth emissions budget, November 2024, and review of the 2050 emissions target including whether emissions from international shipping and aviation should be included

Ngāi Tahu Ancillary Claims Trust, annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.

I present the strategic intentions for the Parliament sector for December 2024 to June 2029. I also present the Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Members of Parliament: Summary of amendments to previous returns and of initial returns. Those papers are published under the authority of the House. Twenty select committee reports have been delivered for presentation.

Reports of the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee on the:

review briefing on the 2022-23 annual review of Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd

review briefing on the 2022-23 annual review of New Zealand Forest Research Institute Ltd

report of the Education and Workforce Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Immigration and Workforce) Amendment Bill

report of the Health Committee on the briefing on the implementation of regulations to limit youth vaping

reports of the Justice Committee on the:

Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill

Parole (Mandatory Completion of Rehabilitative Programmes) Amendment Bill and Report of the Attorney-General under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990

review briefing on the 2022-23 annual review of the Privacy Commissioner

Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

reports of the Māori Affairs Committee on the:

briefing on the visit from the delegation of the Speaker of the Canadian Senate

inquiry into learning support for ākonga Māori

report of the 2022-23 annual review of Te Aratuku Whakaata Irirangi Māori

review briefing on the 2022-23 annual review of Te Reo Whakapuaki Irirangi

reports of the Petitions Committee on the petitions of Bronwen Jones, Entrust, Greg Rzesniowiecki, Kristine Hayward, Steven Price, and VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai

report of the Primary Production Committee on the Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill

reports of the Social Services and Community Committee on the petition of Veronica Turketo, and report of the Controller and Auditor-General Leading New Zealand’s approach to housing and urban development.

The bills are set down for second reading. The inquiry, review briefings, and the report of the Controller and Auditor-General are set down for consideration. The Clerk has been advised of the introduction nine bills.

Racing Industry Amendment Bill, introduction

Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, introduction

Social Security Amendment Bill, introduction

Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Bill, introduction

Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill, introduction

Māori Purposes Bill, introduction

Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill, introduction

Local Government (Water Services) Bill, introduction

Gene Technology Bill, introduction.

Those bills are set down for first reading.