Before any bill becomes law, there are three main votes it must pass: these are the first, second and third readings. For most bills, there is a chance for members of the public to make submissions at the select committee stage, which happens between the first and second readings.
After a bill passes its third reading vote, it is granted Royal Assent by the Governor-General and becomes law, subject to any commencement provisions contained within the bill.
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This bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It seeks to improve the operations and efficiency of tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill amends the KiwiSaver Act 2006 to make it easier for guardians, often single parents, to opt their children under 16 years old into KiwiSaver.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill seeks to require manufacturers to make repair parts and information available to consumers in order to extend the lifetime of products, keeping resources in circulation and waste out of landfills.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. Its policy is to improve the operations and efficiency of occupational regulation.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill aims to strengthen the courts' statutory powers to protect victims of litigation abuse in family proceedings.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It aims to improve New Zealand's anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime to make the system more risk-based, efficient, and effective.
Last activity 5 months agoThis omnibus bill enables minor, technical, and non-controversial amendments to legislation relating to Māori affairs.
Last activity 5 months agoThe purpose of this bill is to provide a streamlined decision-making process to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits.
Last activity 5 months agoThis bill gives effect to certain matters contained in Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo/the Taranaki Maunga collective redress deed signed on 1 September 2023 by the Crown and Ngā Iwi o Taranaki. It contains provisions relating to redress that require legislation for their implementation.
Last activity 5 months agoThe overarching purpose of this bill is to promote an effective, fair and transparent market for insurance products, and to ensure that the interests of consumers are appropriately recognised and protected.
Last activity 5 months ago