Petitions, Papers, Select Committee Reports, and Introduction of Bills

Four petitions have been delivered to the Clerk for presentation.

Petition of Positive Money New Zealand requesting that the House inquire into the Reserve Bank providing financing towards significant infrastructure projects at zero, or near to zero interest rates

petition of Brian Webb requesting that the House pass legislation that prevents Donald Trump and his associates and family who have been convicted in America from entering or investing in the realm of New Zealand

petition of Jazmine Watson requesting that the House urge the Government to install CCTV cameras in all playgrounds and parks in New Zealand, and

petition of Education Outdoors NZ requesting that the House urge the Government to keep outdoor education as a senior general curriculum subject.

Those petitions stand referred to the Petitions Committee. Ministers have delivered 10 papers.

2024-25 annual reports of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, together with the International Development Cooperation Programme and non-departmental appropriation

Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, New Zealand Super Fund, and Elevate New Zealand Venture Fund

Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and Treasury, together with non-departmental appropriations

reports of non-departmental appropriations to 2024-25 of the regional development portfolio, the resources portfolio, and business, science and innovation and the housing portfolio in Vote Housing and Urban Development

Serious Fraud Office long-term insights briefing, and

2025-26 statement of performance expectations for Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, New Zealand Super Fund, and Elevate New Zealand Venture Fund.

Those papers are published under the authority of the House. Two select committee reports have been delivered for presentation.

Report of the Business Committee on the recommended sitting programme for 2026, and

report of the Justice Committee on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill.

The bill is set down for second reading and the report of the Business Committee is set down for consideration.