Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill

Government bill

12 May 2025

This bill amends the Game Animal Council Act 2013 to ensure that there is no requirement to exterminate valued introduced species that have been designated as herds of special interest.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 12 May 2025
  • 1st reading on 25 June 2025
  • 2nd reading on 20 November 2025

Member responsible

James Meager

James Meager

National Party MP for Rangitata

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 25 June 2025

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 20 November 2025

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:27 am.