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Fisheries Amendment Bill

Government bill

18 March 2026

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This bill amends the Fisheries Act 1996 and seeks to grow the value of seafood sector exports while continuing to ensure sustainability.

Introduced on 18 March 2026
1st reading on 31 March 2026

Member responsible

Shane Jones

New Zealand First List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 31 March 2026

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

2nd reading

Pending

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

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 10:28 am.