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 repeals and replaces the Arms Act 1983 to provide for greater protection of public safety, simplify regulatory requirements, and improve compliance.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 to make electoral law and administration more modern, robust, and effective ahead of the 2026 general election.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThe purpose of this bill is to improve infrastructure funding and financing tools to support urban development.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill amends several components of the Climate Change Response Act 2002, including the biogenic methane component of the 2050 emissions reduction target.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to strengthen consequences for certain crimes and meet commitments in the National/New Zealand First coalition agreement.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThe objective of this bill is to support a legally compliant and welfare-focused transition for New Zealand pig farmers beyond the current expiry date for regulations 26 and 27 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018 of 18 December 2025.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill amends the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to improve competition in the grocery sector and ensure the Act is operationally and procedurally efficient.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill amends the Public Works Act 1981 to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and clarity of land acquisition, objections, and compensation functions in the Act.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill replaces the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and gives effect to the Government's response to the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events.
Last activity about 18 hours agoThis bill amends the Resource Management Act 1991 to address resource consents that will expire before the enactment of legislation that replaces that Act.
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