Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
Government bill
About this bill
The 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.
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Bill text: Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 7 October 2025. The Select Committee is due to report back on 8 February 2026. Following this, the Bill will be ready for its second reading. Public submissions are due on 22 October 2025.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
7 October 2025
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(19 October 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)