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 section 81 of the Broadcasting Act 1989 to remove the restriction on broadcast television advertising on Sunday and Anzac Day mornings, and television and radio broadcast advertising on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.
Last activity 4 days agoThe 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 4 days agoThis bill aims to strengthen financial markets conduct by making it easier for participants to comply with the requirements of, and for the Financial Markets Authority to administer, the financial markets regulatory system.
Last activity 5 days agoThis bill establishes a framework for implementing time of use charging schemes in New Zealand. It enables local authorities to identify areas of problematic congestion, propose indicative scheme areas, and outline potential charging zones for approval by the Minister of Transport.
Last activity 5 days agoThis bill provides women who have just given birth with access to their choice of post-natal care for a minimum of 72 hours if desired.
Last activity 7 days agoThe purpose of this bill is to introduce a presumption against financial redress for serious violent or sexual offenders and provide legal protections for core State agencies when making apologies for abuse in State care.
Last activity 7 days agoThis bill amends the Racing Industry Act 2020 to close commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand from 1 August 2026.
Last activity 7 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 10 days agoThe purpose of this omnibus bill is to enable the safe use of gene technology and regulated organisms in New Zealand.
Last activity 10 days agoThe purpose of this bill is to ensure the Auckland Future Fund is a long-term financial investment for the benefit of the current and future communities of the Auckland region.
Last activity 10 days ago