Introduced on Dec 8. The bill sets out the functions, powers, obligations, and oversight arrangements of water services entities. First reading on Dec 13 with National and Act opposed. Reported back on June 8 with a vast number of changes with National, Act and the Greens all filing reports opposing the bill or aspects of it. These objections were mainly around the nature of governance of the new entities and asset transfers. Unusually the committee’s report also admonished officials for making changes to the bill without the knowledge or consent of the committee. Second reading, committee stage and third reading on Aug 22 with just Labour in favour.

Water Services Legislation Bill

Introduced Feb 23 2015. Makes a number of changes to the administration of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services, addresses issues are around eligibility and claims, also validates a number of Gazette notices. Completed its first reading on March 10 with general agreement and was sent to the Local Govt and Environment Committee with a report back date of  July 31. Reported back On July 8 with numerous technical amendments. Second reading given on September 17 on a voice vote. Committee stage interrupted on Oct 21 and then completed on February 16. Third reading passed on a voice vote on March 9. Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Amendment Bill

Introduced on Sept 29 the bill gives news power to Labour inspectors and immigration officials to investigate migrant worker exploitation, creates new infringement offences, allows the publication of those who are convicted of immigration offences and also bars those convicted from being the director or manager of a company. First reading on Oct 18 with all parties in favour and sent to the Education and Workforce Committee. Reported back on March 20 with minor amendments.  Second reading on May 11 with National and Act opposed saying it did not address the issues properly. Committee stage completed on June 20 and third reading on June 29 with no change in parties’ positions.

Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill

A Member’s Bill in the name of Darroch Ball introduced on March 9. The Bill provides for the Defence Forces to provide specialist education and training for 15 to 17 year olds. Defeated at first reading on May 11 with National, Greens, Maori Party, ACT and United Future opposed. Youth Employment Training and Education Bill