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 omnibus bill amends legislation administered by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and jointly administered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Ministry of Justice. The policy objective of the bill is to maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the regulatory systems established by the principal Acts that it amends.
Last activity 11 months agoThis omnibus bill implements a single broad policy to improve public confidence in law and order through creating new offences and Police powers targeting gangs.
Last activity 11 months agoThis bill confirms expenses incurred for the 2022/23 financial year with the approval of the Minister of Finance under section 26B of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Last activity 11 months agoThis bill seeks to update and vary the terms of the McLean Institute set out in its trust deed, notably the charitable objects of the institute and the powers of the board.
Last activity 11 months agoThis bill allows winery cellar doors to charge visitors for the samples of their own wine and adds an off-licence category for wineries holding an on-licence.
Last activity 11 months agoThe policy proposals of this omnibus bill are to reinstate polls on Māori wards and Māori constituencies, require councils to hold a binding poll at the 2025 local elections, and adjust the statutory time frames for local elections.
Last activity 11 months agoThis 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.
Last activity 11 months agoThis bill makes changes to several Acts that are intended to improve the provision of social welfare benefits, and the functioning of the overall social security system. This bill also repeals the Family Benefits (Home Ownership) Act 1964.
Last activity 11 months agoThis bill introduces new protections for first responders—defined as staff from the police and emergency health and fire services in the Crimes Act 1961 and the Summary Offences Act 1981—and prison officers.
Last activity 12 months agoThis bill gives effect to the agreement between the Crown and Ngā Toenga o Ngā Tamariki a Iharaira me Ngā Uri o Maungapōhatu Charitable Trust to provide a statutory pardon for Rua Kēnana.
Last activity 12 months ago