Natural Hazards Insurance Bill

Government bill

16 March 2022

This bill replaces the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 and changes the name of the Earthquake Commission to Toka Tū Ake – Natural Hazards Commission. The overarching objectives of the changes are to enable better community recovery from natural hazards, to clarify the role of the Commission and the cover provided by the Bill, and to enhance the durability and flexibility of the legislation.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

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  • Introduced on 16 March 2022
  • 1st reading on 29 March 2022
  • 2nd reading on 10 November 2022
  • 3rd reading on 21 February 2023
  • Royal assent on 27 February 2023

Member responsible

Deborah Russell

Deborah Russell

Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 29 March 2022

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 10 November 2022

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 February 2023

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 23 March 2023 at 12:02 am.