Policing Amendment Bill

Government bill

18 March 2026

This bill amends the Policing Act 2008 to reaffirm the New Zealand Police's longstanding ability to record images and sounds in public places, and to collect personal information for lawful purposes, and expands the temporary road closure powers currently in the Act.

  • Introduced on 18 March 2026
  • 1st reading on 24 March 2026

Member responsible

Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

National Party MP for Whangaparāoa

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 24 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.