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Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel Β· National Party
π Voting History by Policy
β Abortion rights
β Assisted dying
β Conversion therapy ban
β Easter alcohol sales
β Gambling regulation
β Limiting appeals against Local Alcohol Policies (community control)
β Local control over pokie machine venues (gambling harm reduction)
β Looser broadcasting advertising rules
β Looser shop trading hours
β Marriage equality
ποΈ Parliamentary terms (5)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | New Zealand National Party | Coromandel | 2023-10-14 | β |
| 53 | New Zealand National Party | Coromandel | 2020-10-17 | 2023-10-13 |
| 52 | New Zealand National Party | Coromandel | 2017-09-23 | 2020-10-16 |
| 51 | New Zealand National Party | Coromandel | 2014-09-20 | 2017-09-22 |
| 50 | New Zealand National Party | Coromandel | 2011-11-26 | 2014-09-19 |
π³οΈ Votes (39)
Show all votes| Date | Question | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 14 Oct 2025 |
Third Reading
That the Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 15 Jul 2025 |
That the Online Casino Gambling Bill be now read a first time
Online Casino Gambling Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 9 Apr 2025 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 18 Dec 2024 |
That the Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
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β Aye |
| 17 Dec 2024 |
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That the Repeal of Good Friday and Easter Sunday as Restricted Trading Days (Shop Trading and Sale of Alcohol) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Repeal of Good Friday and Easter Sunday as Restricted Trading Days (Shop Trading and Sale of Alcohol) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 31 Jul 2024 |
Third Reading
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 8 May 2024 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
β Second Reading
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β Aye |
| 1 Aug 2023 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 7 Jun 2023 |
Third Reading
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 5 Apr 2023 |
π
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β No |
| 7 Dec 2022 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Thomas Cawthron Trust Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 3 Aug 2022 |
π
That the Repeal of Good Friday and Easter Sunday as Restricted Trading Days (Shop Trading and Sale of Alcohol) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Repeal of Good Friday and Easter Sunday as Restricted Trading Days (Shop Trading and Sale of Alcohol) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 16 Mar 2022 |
Third Reading
That the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 15 Feb 2022 |
That the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 15 Feb 2022 |
Third Reading
That the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill be now read a third time
Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
β Third Reading
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β Aye |
| 8 Feb 2022 |
That the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill be now read a second time
Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 10 Mar 2021 |
That the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β No |
| 18 Mar 2020 |
Third Reading
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a third time
Abortion Legislation Bill
β Third Reading
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β Aye |
| 3 Mar 2020 |
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a second time
Abortion Legislation Bill
β Second Reading
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β Aye |
| 13 Nov 2019 |
Third Reading
That the End of Life Choice Bill be now read a third time
End of Life Choice Bill
β Third Reading
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β Aye |
| 8 Aug 2019 |
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a first time
Abortion Legislation Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 26 Jun 2019 |
That the End of Life Choice Bill be now read a second time
End of Life Choice Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 21 Feb 2018 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a first time and that Supplementary Order Paper 14 be referred to a select committee
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2)
β First Reading
|
β No |
| 31 Jan 2018 |
π
That the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β No |
| 13 Dec 2017 |
That the End of Life Choice Bill be now read a first time
End of Life Choice Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 25 Aug 2016 |
Third Reading
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 28 Jun 2016 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 3 Nov 2015 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 12 Nov 2013 |
Third Reading
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a third time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 5 Nov 2013 |
That New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a second time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 4 Sep 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
|
β Aye |
| 11 Jul 2013 |
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a first time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 10 Jul 2013 |
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 17 Apr 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
β Third Reading
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β Aye |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
β Second Reading
|
β Aye |
| 29 Aug 2012 |
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
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β Aye |
| 27 Jun 2012 |
π
That the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
| 9 May 2012 |
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
β First Reading
|
β Aye |
π£οΈ Debates spoken in (699)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Oral Questions to Ministers
20 August 2026
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Sittings of the House β Extended Sitting
19 August 2026
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Sittings of the House β Extended Sitting
5 August 2026
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Business of the House β Business Statement
30 July 2026
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Debates β Petitions
β οΈ not imported yet
28 July 2026
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Sittings of the House β Urgency
β οΈ not imported yet
30 June 2026
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Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
30 June 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β First Reading
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Business of the House β Business Statement
β οΈ not imported yet
25 June 2026
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Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 β First Reading
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Fair Trading Amendment Bill
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27 May 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Fair Trading Amendment Bill
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27 May 2026 β First Reading
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Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill
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27 May 2026 β Third Reading
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NgΔti RΔhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill, NgΔti Tara Tokanui Claims Settlement Bill, NgΔti Hei Claims Settlement Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
12 May 2026 β Legislative Statement, Third Reading
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Sittings of the House β Extended Sitting
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22 April 2026
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Trespass (Specified Retail Premises and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
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2 April 2026 β Instruction to Select Committee
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Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill
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26 March 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill
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26 March 2026 β First Reading
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Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 March 2026 β Instruction to Select Committee
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Public Finance Amendment Bill
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12 March 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Public Finance Amendment Bill
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12 March 2026 β Third Reading
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Debates β General Debate
β οΈ not imported yet
4 March 2026
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Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
19 February 2026 β Instruction to Select Committee
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Oral Questions to Ministers
18 February 2026
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Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
10 February 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
10 February 2026 β Second Reading
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Government Business β Debate on Prime Ministerβs Statement
β οΈ not imported yet
27 January 2026
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Natural Environment Bill
16 December 2025 β Instruction to the Environment Committee
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Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
16 December 2025 β First Reading
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 β Part 2 Related amendments to Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, and Schedule 2
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Education and Training (Early Childhood Education Reform) Amendment Bill
18 November 2025 β Third Reading
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Special Debates β Local Issues
13 November 2025
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Parliament Bill, Parliament (Repeals and Amendments) Bill
6 November 2025 β Third Readings
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Parliament Bill
9 October 2025 β Second Reading
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Defence (Workforce) Amendment Bill
10 September 2025 β First Reading
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Estimates Debate β Commerce and Consumer Affairs
β οΈ not imported yet
9 September 2025
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Constitution Amendment Bill
14 August 2025 β First Reading
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Constitution Amendment Bill
14 August 2025 β Instruction to the Justice Committee
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Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
14 August 2025 β Second Reading
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Local Government (Water Services) Bill
13 August 2025 β Part 5 Amendments to other legislation (continued)
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Local Government (Water Services) Bill
13 August 2025 β Part 6 Miscellaneous provisions
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Oral Questions
31 July 2025
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Oral Questions
30 July 2025
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General Debate
30 July 2025
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Oral Questions
29 July 2025
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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
23 July 2025 β Second Reading
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Oral Questions
22 July 2025
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Oral Questions
17 July 2025
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Patents Amendment Bill
17 July 2025 β First Reading
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Appropriation (2025/26 Estimates) Bill
4 June 2025
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Appropriation (2025/26 Estimates) Bill
3 June 2025
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Oral Questions
21 May 2025
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
20 May 2025 β First Reading
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
20 May 2025 β Instruction to the Finance and Expenditure Committee
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Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill
20 May 2025 β First Reading
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Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill
20 May 2025 β Instruction to the Finance and Expenditure Committee
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
20 May 2025 β First Reading
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
20 May 2025 β Instruction to the Finance and Expenditure Committee
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Oral Questions
15 May 2025
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
15 May 2025 β Instruction to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee
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Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
10 April 2025 β Second Reading
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International Treaty Examinations β NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, And Agreement Between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the Promotion and Protection of InvestmentsβReport of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
10 April 2025
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Oral Questions
2 April 2025
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Customer and Product Data Bill
25 March 2025 β Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Customer and Product Data Bill
25 March 2025 β Part 1 Preliminary provisions (continued)
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Customer and Product Data Bill
25 March 2025 β Part 2 Regulated data services
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Customer and Product Data Bill
25 March 2025 β Part 3 Protections
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Customer and Product Data Bill
25 March 2025 β Part 4 Regulatory and enforcement matters
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Customer and Product Data Bill
25 March 2025 β Third Reading
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Oral Questions
13 March 2025
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Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024β25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill
11 March 2025 β Part 2 Amendments to Income Tax Act 2007 (continued)
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General Debate
19 February 2025
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Privilege β Consideration of Report of Privileges CommitteeβConduct of TΔkuta Ferris
β οΈ not imported yet
13 February 2025
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Hauraki Gulf / TΔ«kapa Moana Marine Protection Bill
18 December 2024 β Second Reading
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Sittings of the House
18 December 2024
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Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill
17 December 2024 β First Reading
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Fast-track Approvals Bill
10 December 2024 β Part 1 Preliminary provisions
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Oral Questions
10 December 2024
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Corrections (Victim Protection) Amendment Bill
20 November 2024 β Clause 3 Principal Act
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Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
14 November 2024 β First Reading
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Fast-track Approvals Bill
13 November 2024 β Second Reading
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Parliament Bill
24 September 2024 β First Reading
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Estimates Debate β Health
β οΈ not imported yet
17 September 2024
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Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill
30 July 2024 β Second Reading
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Oral Questions
β οΈ not imported yet
24 July 2024
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Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill
25 June 2024 β First Reading
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Forests (Log Traders and Forestry Advisers Repeal) Amendment Bill
25 June 2024 β First Reading
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Waste Minimisation (Waste Disposal Levy) Amendment Bill
30 May 2024 β First Reading
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Waste Minimisation (Waste Disposal Levy) Amendment Bill
30 May 2024 β Second Reading
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Waste Minimisation (Waste Disposal Levy) Amendment Bill
30 May 2024 β Third Reading
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Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
29 May 2024 β Clauses 1 to 9
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Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
28 May 2024 β First Reading
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Special Debates β Debate on Long-term IssuesβLong-term Insights Briefings
23 May 2024
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Oral Questions
21 May 2024
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NgΔti Tara Tokanui Claims Settlement Bill
7 May 2024 β Second Reading
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Annual Review Debate β Environment
β οΈ not imported yet
2 May 2024
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Annual Review Debate β Transport
β οΈ not imported yet
1 May 2024
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Annual Review Debate β Speaker Recalled
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1 May 2024
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Annual Review Debate β Transport (continued)
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1 May 2024