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.
WhereTheyStand contains all bills from the 51st Parliament and later (2014—present). These are imported from Parliament's own website on a regular basis and are automatically linked with voting records and MPs' profiles to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
This bill seeks to provide a single set of legislative provisions to govern the conduct of referendums held alongside either the first or second general election following its enactment.
Last activity 4 days agoThis bill seeks to provide an option to extend, in specified circumstances, the maximum term of a Parliament to four years.
Last activity 5 days agoThe objective of this bill is to support the achievement of the annual carbon dioxide targets in the Clean Vehicle Standard and to reduce the costs that the Standard could impose on vehicle suppliers and consumers.
Last activity 8 days agoThis bill aims to provide a mechanism for directors who have serious concerns regarding the impact of the availability of their residential address information on their personal safety to request that their residential address be substituted with an address for service.
Last activity 8 days agoThis bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to increase the maximum prison term and fine for slavery offences.
Last activity 8 days agoThis bill seeks to wind up the Carter Trust, established under the will of the late Charles Rooking Carter, and enable Public Trust to make distributions as executor of the will.
Last activity 8 days agoThe policy objective omnibus bill is to improve revenue collection on goods by making collection fairer and more effective.
Last activity 8 days agoThis bill gives effect to certain matters contained in Tuhinga Whakaae o te Tuku Tōmua o Kororipo Pā/Deed of On-account Vesting of Kororipo Pā between the Crown and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust, which was signed on 1 August 2025.
Last activity 9 days agoThis omnibus bill makes legislative changes to improve safety and well-being for children, young people, and adults in care, in response to the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions.
Last activity 9 days agoThis 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 9 days ago