Before any bill becomes law, there are three main votes it must pass: these are the first, second and third readings. For most bills, there is a chance for members of the public to make submissions at the select committee stage, which happens between the first and second readings.
After a bill passes its third reading vote, it is granted Royal Assent by the Governor-General and becomes law, subject to any commencement provisions contained within the bill.
WhereTheyStand contains all bills from the 51st Parliament and later (2014—present). These are imported from Parliament's own website on a regular basis and are automatically linked with voting records and MPs' profiles to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
This bill is an omnibus bill intended to reduce the time and cost of building a granny flat by permitting small stand-alone dwellings up to 70 square metres to be built without a building consent if certain conditions are met.
Last activity about 19 hours agoThis bill would establish Invest New Zealand to promote increased overseas investment into New Zealand.
Last activity about 19 hours agoThis bill seeks parliamentary authorisation of the individual appropriations contained in The Estimates of Appropriations for the Government of New Zealand for the Year Ending 30 June 2026.
Last activity about 19 hours agoThe single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to enhance oversight and monitoring of the Oranga Tamariki system by making key structural changes to the Independent Children's Monitor and the Children and Young People's Commission.
Last activity about 19 hours agoThis bill is intended to provide financial support for low-income SuperGold Card cardholders who may otherwise face financial hardship due to high rates bills.
Last activity about 19 hours agoThis bill introduces the ability for employers to make pay deductions in response to partial strikes.
Last activity about 19 hours agoThis bill provides women who have just given birth with access to their choice of post-natal care for a minimum of 72 hours if desired.
Last activity 2 days agoThis is an omnibus bill that consolidates and modernises the law about Parliament, replacing the 4 Acts that currently relate to the operation of Parliament.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill amends the Social Security Act 2018 to introduce mandatory reviews to confirm whether clients are still eligible and receiving the correct rate of specified benefits.
Last activity 4 days agoThis bill amends the Income Tax Act 2007, the KiwiSaver Act 2006, and the Tax Administration Act 1994, to give effect to tax measures announced as part of Budget 2025.
Last activity 9 days ago