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 amends the Public Works Act 1981 to enable the delivery of critical infrastructure projects by using an accelerated process.
Last activity 1 day agoThis revision bill seeks to re-enact, in an up to date and accessible form, the Valuers Act 1948.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill amends the Racing Industry Act 2020 to extend the existing land-based monopoly that TAB New Zealand has for racing and sports betting to include online-provided gambling, to maintain and improve the long-term financial sustainability of the racing industry.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill gives effect to certain matters contained in Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, the Ngāti Hāua deed of settlement of historical claims.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill confirms expenses incurred for the 2023/24 financial year with the approval of the Minister of Finance under section 26B of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill was divided from the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective Redress and Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Bill.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill seeks to ensure the welfare system is focused on enhancing and extending welfare benefit settings to support people into employment and off benefits.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill amends the Education and Training Act 2020 to give effect to new policy decisions and to make other minor and technical changes.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill introduces the ability for employers to make pay deductions in response to partial strikes.
Last activity 2 days agoThe single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to promote high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use, and understand.
Last activity 3 days ago