Anzac Day Amendment Bill

Government bill

27 March 2025

This bill amends the Anzac Day Act 1966 to cover other conflicts and persons who have served New Zealand in time of war or in warlike conflicts in the past and in the future that are not currently covered by the Act.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 27 March 2025
  • 1st reading on 3 April 2025
  • 2nd reading on 10 February 2026
  • 3rd reading on 17 February 2026
  • Royal assent on 20 February 2026

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 3 April 2025

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 10 February 2026

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 17 February 2026

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

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 10:28 am.