Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill
Government bill
20 May 2024
The policy proposals of this omnibus bill are to reinstate polls on Māori wards and Māori constituencies, require councils to hold a binding poll at the 2025 local elections, and adjust the statutory time frames for local elections.
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
- Introduced on 20 May 2024
- 1st reading on 23 May 2024
- 2nd reading on 24 July 2024
- 3rd reading on 30 July 2024
- Royal assent on 30 July 2024
Votes
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 30 July 2024 at 12:30 pm.