Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill
Government bill
21 August 2023
This bill seeks to address environmental decline in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana due to human activities.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.
Procedural notes
Extended sittings used
Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings
Urgency used
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- Introduced on 21 August 2023
- 1st reading on 29 August 2023
- 2nd reading on 18 December 2024
- 3rd reading on 7 October 2025
- Royal assent on 9 October 2025
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 29 August 2023
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
3rd reading
PassedReading date: 7 October 2025
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 10 October 2025 at 12:30 pm.