Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
Government bill
About this bill
This primary policy objective of this bill is to reduce pressure on council rates by refocusing the purpose of local government, better measuring and publicising council performance, prioritising core services in council spending, strengthening council accountability and transparency, and providing regulatory relief to councils.
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Bill text: Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 17 July 2025. The Select Committee report was due back on 24 November 2025 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading. Public submissions were due on 22 July 2025.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
17 July 2025
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(13 December 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)