Racing Industry (Unlawful Destruction of Specified Greyhounds) Amendment Bill

Government bill

9 December 2024

This bill amends the Racing Industry Act 2020 to prohibit the destruction (by any means) of greyhounds registered with New Zealand Greyhound Racing Association Incorporated (GRNZ), unless it is done by a veterinarian for a reason specified in the greyhound euthanasia policy of GRNZ or by a person acting under the authority of any other legislation

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 9 December 2024
  • 1st reading on 10 December 2024
  • 2nd reading on 10 December 2024
  • 3rd reading on 10 December 2024
  • Royal assent on 9 December 2024

Member responsible

Winston Peters

Winston Peters

New Zealand First List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 10 December 2024

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 10 December 2024

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 10 December 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 25 December 2024 at 7:38 am.