Supplementary Order Paper No 248 (released 09 September 2008)

Supplementary Order Paper by clause reference

Clause 52

Paragraph (a): to omit this paragraph (lines 23 to 26 on page 80) and substitute the following paragraphs:

  • (a) specifying public transport services carried on by means of rail vehicles as exempt commercial public transport services:

  • (aa) excluding any service from the definition of public transport service if the Minister is satisfied that—

    • (i) the application of this Act is not appropriate with respect to that service; and

    • (ii) the exclusion would not be inconsistent with the purpose of this Act:

Paragraph (c): to insert after plan (line 9 on page 81) , contract,.

To add the following subclause as subclause (2) (after line 14 on page 81):

  • (2) The Minister must, before deciding whether to recommend the making of an Order in Council under subsection (1)(aa), (b), or (c), consult—

    • (a) the Agency; and

    • (b) every regional council; and

    • (c) any person or organisation that the Minister considers to be representative of the interests of public transport operators; and

    • (d) any government department or Crown entity that the Minister considers appropriate.