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3718 Local Government (Auckland Reorganisation) Bill 16 May 2009<br />
Reorganisation) Bill; we now have the Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau<br />
Reorganisation) Bill. Tāmaki-makau-rau is a long way from the Wairarapa.<br />
A party vote was called for on the question, That clause 1 as amended be agreed to.<br />
Ayes 64<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> National 58; ACT <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> 5; United Future 1.<br />
Noes 36<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> Labour 25; Green Party 7; Māori Party 4.<br />
Clause 1 as amended agreed to.<br />
A party vote was called for on the question, That clause 2 as amended be agreed to.<br />
Ayes 64<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> National 58; ACT <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> 5; United Future 1.<br />
Noes 36<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> Labour 25; Green Party 7; Māori Party 4.<br />
Clause 2 as amended agreed to.<br />
House resumed.<br />
Bill reported with amendment.<br />
The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Rick Barker): I move, That the report be adopted.<br />
A party vote was called for on the question, That the report be adopted.<br />
Ayes 64<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> National 58; ACT <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> 5; United Future 1.<br />
Noes 36<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> Labour 25; Green Party 7; Māori Party 4.<br />
Report adopted.<br />
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (TAMAKI MAKAURAU REORGANISATION) BILL<br />
Third Reading<br />
Hon RODNEY HIDE (Leader—ACT): I move, That the Local Government<br />
(Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Bill be now read a third time. The purpose of the<br />
bill is to provide the legislative mechanisms for transition to the new Auckland<br />
governance arrangements, which are required to be in place as early as possible. We<br />
need to act decisively if the new structure is to be established before October next year.<br />
This measure will allow members of the new Auckland Council and local boards to be<br />
elected at the October 2010 local government elections. The short transition period will<br />
minimise uncertainty and disruption for council staff and the public.<br />
The Auckland region needs decisive leadership, robust infrastructure, and facilities<br />
and services to cater for its people. The Royal Commission on Auckland Governance<br />
found that many of the things holding back Auckland related to the way that the region<br />
is run. It found that the Auckland Regional Council and the seven territorial authorities<br />
lacked a collective sense of purpose, constitutional ability, and the momentum to<br />
address issues effectively for the overall good of Auckland. The Government agreed<br />
with many of the royal commission’s recommendations, has gone further on a few, and<br />
has provided some alternative solutions, such as the social issues forum. The<br />
Government has made a fast and decisive response to the royal commission’s report.