Penny Simmonds

National Party MP for Invercargill

Bills

Gene Technology Bill

The purpose of this omnibus bill is to enable the safe use of gene technology and regulated organisms in New Zealand.

Last activity last monthIn progressGovernment bill
Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies) Legislation Amendment Bill

The purpose of this omnibus bill is to allow for the acquisition of the Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (MetService) by the New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited (NZIES) and to require the NZIES to publish its access policy for observational weather data.

Last activity last monthIn progressGovernment bill
Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill

The purpose of this bill is to redesign the vocational education and training system to restore regional decision making and increase industry involvement in education and training.

Last activity October 21, 2025EnactedGovernment bill
Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill

The purpose of this Bill is to establish a new marine protected area in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone around the Kermadec Islands and to preserve it in its natural state.

Last activity November 1, 2024In progressGovernment bill
Waste Minimisation (Waste Disposal Levy) Amendment Bill

This bill amends the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 to broaden the scope of activities funded via the waste disposal levy, while maintaining a strategic link between the levy, waste, and environmental priorities.

Last activity June 4, 2024EnactedGovernment bill

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