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Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill

1 April 2026

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This bill seeks to ensure clarity and consistency in New Zealand law by defining "woman" as "an adult human biological female" and "man" as "an adult human biological male".

Introduced on 1 April 2026
1st reading on 20 May 2026

Member responsible

Jenny Marcroft

New Zealand First List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 20 May 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 24 May 2026 at 9:42 am.