Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill

Government bill

5 September 2025

This bill is intended to improve the transport system in Auckland by establishing the Auckland Regional Transport Committee to undertake strategic transport planning, transferring most transport functions from Auckland Transport to Auckland Council, allocating decision making for local transport functions to Auckland local boards, and reforming the role and functions of Auckland Transport.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 5 September 2025
  • 1st reading on 16 September 2025
  • 2nd reading on 25 March 2026
  • 3rd reading on 30 April 2026
  • Royal assent on 6 May 2026

Member responsible

Chris Bishop

Chris Bishop

National Party MP for Hutt South

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 16 September 2025

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 25 March 2026

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 30 April 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.