Māori Fisheries Amendment Bill

Government bill

20 December 2022

This bill makes changes to the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 to give effect to recommendations of Te Ohu Kai Moana, which conducted a review of settlement entities. The changes intend to give iwi a greater degree of rangatiratanga over their assets, improve benefits to all Māori, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 20 December 2022
  • 1st reading on 8 March 2023
  • 2nd reading on 30 April 2024
  • 3rd reading on 24 July 2024
  • Royal assent on 26 July 2024

Member responsible

Shane Jones

Shane Jones

New Zealand First List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 8 March 2023

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 30 April 2024

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 24 July 2024

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 26 July 2024 at 12:30 pm.