WhereTheyStand

English Language Bill

Government bill

16 February 2026

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In progress

This bill provides for the recognition of the official status of the English language in New Zealand in legislation.

Introduced on 16 February 2026
1st reading on 3 March 2026

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 3 March 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 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.