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Steve Abel
List Member · Green Party
📋 Voting History by Policy
✗ Easter alcohol sales
✓ Gambling regulation
✗ Looser broadcasting advertising rules
✗ Looser shop trading hours
🏛️ Parliamentary terms (1)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Green Party of Aotearoa / New Zealand | List | 2023-10-14 | — |
🗳️ Votes (8)
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
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 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
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 15 Jul 2025 |
That the Online Casino Gambling Bill be now read a first time
Online Casino Gambling Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ 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
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 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
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 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
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 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
— Third Reading
|
✓ 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
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
🗣️ Debates spoken in (240)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill
2 September 2026 — Third Reading
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Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill
2 September 2026 — Third Reading
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Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House—Estimates Debate — Energy
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 Preliminary provisions, proposed new clauses 10A and 10B, and Schedules 1 and 12
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 2 Foundations (continued)
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 3 Combined plan, and Schedules 2 to 5
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 3 Combined plan, and Schedules 2 to 5 (continued)
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Clauses 1 and 2
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 Preliminary provisions, and Schedules 1 and 6 (continued)
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 2 Foundations
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Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
18 August 2026 — Third Reading
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
18 August 2026 — Third Reading
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Debates — General Debate
5 August 2026
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Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
5 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Preamble, Parts 1-6, and clauses 1 and 2
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
5 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 No tort liability for emissions-related climate change effects, and the Schedule
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
5 August 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Clauses 1 and 2
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
4 August 2026 — Second Reading
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Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
4 August 2026 — Second Reading
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Oral Questions to Ministers
30 July 2026
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Arms Bill
29 July 2026 — Third Reading
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English Language Bill
29 July 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Clause 3 Purpose
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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 Preliminary provisions, and Schedule 1
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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 2 Regime for offshore renewable energy permits and infrastructure protection
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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 3 Decommissioning ORE infrastructure
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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 4 Administration and enforcement
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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill
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30 June 2026 — Third Reading
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 5 Amendments to Biosecurity Act 1993 and regulations made under that Act, and Schedule 3 and Part 3 of Schedule 4 (continued)
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 6 Amendments to Commodity Levies Act 1990, and Part 4 of Schedule 4
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 7 Amendments to Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 8 Amendments to Fisheries Act 1996, and Part 5 of Schedule 4
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 9 Amendments to Food Act 2014, and Part 6 of Schedule 4
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 12 Repeal of Forests (West Coast Accord) Act 2000
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 14 Amendments to Kaikoura (Te Tai o Marokura) Marine Management Act 2014
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 15B Amendments to Organic Products and Production Act 2023
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 18 Amendments to Wine Act 2003, and Part 11 of Schedule 4
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 19 Repeal of Wool Industry Restructuring Act 2003
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Third Reading
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — First Reading
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
30 June 2026 — Instruction to Select Committee
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Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 — Second Reading
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Oral Questions to Ministers
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25 June 2026
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Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
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25 June 2026 — First Reading
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Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill
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24 June 2026 — Second Reading—Budget Debate
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Gas (Market Transparency) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 — First Reading
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Gas (Market Transparency) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 — Second Reading
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Gas (Market Transparency) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 Main amendments to principal Act
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Gas (Market Transparency) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 — Third Reading
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Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill
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27 May 2026 — Third Reading
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Debates — Handling of Documents Under Official Information Act—Prime Minister’s Office
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26 May 2026
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Vote Correction — Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
26 May 2026
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Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill
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19 May 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
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Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
14 May 2026 — First Reading
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Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
14 May 2026 — First Reading
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Debates — General Debate
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13 May 2026
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Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
13 May 2026 — Committee of the whole House — Part 1 Amendments to principal Act, and Schedules 1 and 2
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Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
12 May 2026 — Second Reading
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Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
12 May 2026 — First Reading
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Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill, Ngāti Tara Tokanui Claims Settlement Bill, Ngāti Hei Claims Settlement Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
12 May 2026 — Legislative Statement, Third Reading
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Oral Questions to Ministers
⚠️ not imported yet
23 April 2026
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Appropriation (2024/25 Confirmation and Validation) Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
22 April 2026 — Committee of the whole House—Annual Review Debate — Climate Change
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Appropriation (2024/25 Confirmation and Validation) Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
22 April 2026 — Committee of the whole House—Annual Review Debate — Māori Development
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Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
22 April 2026 — Second Reading
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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
2 April 2026 — Third Reading
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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
31 March 2026 — Committee of the Whole House — Part 1 Amendments that commence on day after Royal assent, and Schedules 1 and 2
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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
31 March 2026 — Committee of the Whole House — Clauses 1 to 3
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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
24 March 2026 — Second Reading
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Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
12 March 2026 — First Reading
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Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill
11 March 2026 — Committee of the Whole House — Parts 1 and 2, Schedule, and clauses 1 and 2
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Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
29 January 2026 — Third Reading
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Government Business — Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
⚠️ not imported yet
27 January 2026
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Te Pire Whakahoki i a Kororipo Pā/Kororipo Pā Vesting Bill
16 December 2025 — Third Reading
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Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Third Reading
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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Second Reading
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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Part 1 Amendments to Parts 1 and 2
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Second Reading
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Part 2 Related amendments to Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, and Schedule 2
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Clauses 1 to 3
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Third Reading
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Climate Change Response (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Second Reading
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Climate Change Response (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Part 1 2050 target for biogenic methane emissions reduction
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Climate Change Response (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Part 2 Other amendments
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Climate Change Response (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 — Third Reading
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Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Amendment Bill (No 2)
18 November 2025 — Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
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Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill
11 November 2025 — First Reading
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
21 October 2025 — Third Reading
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
14 October 2025 — Preamble
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
14 October 2025 — Part 1 Amendments to Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011: general, and the Schedule
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
14 October 2025 — Amendment to Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011: aspects of law altered by CMT Amendment Act”. The question is that Part 2 stand part.
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
14 October 2025 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Oral Questions
8 October 2025
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Companies (Address Information) Amendment Bill
8 October 2025 — Clause 5 New sections 360D to 360G inserted
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill
8 October 2025 — Second Reading
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Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill
7 October 2025 — First Reading
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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
18 September 2025 — Clause 3 Principal Act
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Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme—Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill
16 September 2025 — Part 1 Restrictions on registration as participant (forestry conversions)
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Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme—Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill
16 September 2025 — Clauses 1 to 3
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Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme—Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill
16 September 2025 — Third Reading
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Te Pire Whakahoki i a Kororipo Pā/Kororipo Pā Vesting Bill
10 September 2025 — First Reading
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Estimates Debate — Climate Change
10 September 2025