Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill

Government bill

8 March 2016

The purpose of this Bill is to establish a new marine protected area in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone around the Kermadec Islands and to preserve it in its natural state.

  • Introduced on 8 March 2016
  • 1st reading on 15 March 2016

Member responsible

Penny Simmonds

Penny Simmonds

National Party MP for Invercargill

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 15 March 2016

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.

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