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Arena Williams
Member for Manurewa Β· Labour Party
π£οΈ How they talk
Favourite words
people (1549)
minister (1464)
government (985)
Catchphrase
βminister of commerce and consumer affairsβ (39Γ)
Based on this MP's own recorded speeches, after excluding common English words - just a fun signal, not a rigorous analysis.
π Voting History by Policy
β Abortion rights
β Easter alcohol sales
β Gambling regulation
β Limiting appeals against Local Alcohol Policies (community control)
β Looser broadcasting advertising rules
β Looser shop trading hours
ποΈ Parliamentary terms (2)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | New Zealand Labour Party | Manurewa | 2023-10-14 | β |
| 53 | New Zealand Labour Party | Manurewa | 2020-10-17 | 2023-10-13 |
π³οΈ Votes (19)
Readings only| 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 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
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
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β No |
| 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 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
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 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
β Third Reading
|
β No |
| 29 May 2024 |
That the amendment be agreed to
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
β Clauses 1 to 9
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β Aye |
| 29 May 2024 |
That the amendment be agreed to.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
β Clauses 1 to 9
|
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
|
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 No |
| 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 No |
| 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 Aye |
| 5 Apr 2023 |
That clauses 1 to 4 be agreed to
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill
β Clauses 1 to 4
|
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
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β No |
| 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
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β Aye |
| 2 Mar 2022 |
That clauses 1 to 5 be agreed to
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
β Clauses 1 to 5
|
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 |
| 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 Aye |
π£οΈ Debates spoken in (530)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Oral Questions to Ministers
2 September 2026
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Oral Questions to Ministers
1 September 2026
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Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill
1 September 2026 β Committee of the whole HouseβEstimates Debate β Housing
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Oral Questions to Ministers
25 August 2026
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Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole HouseβEstimates Debate β Energy
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Preliminary provisions, proposed new clauses 10A and 10B, and SchedulesΒ 1 and 12
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Foundations
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Foundations (continued)
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 3 Combined plan, and Schedules 2 to 5
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 3 Combined plan, and Schedules 2 to 5 (continued)
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 4 Planning consents, and Schedules 6 and 7
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 5 Key roles, and Schedules 9, 10, and proposed new Schedule 10A
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 6 Enforcement and other matters, proposed new clause 295, and SchedulesΒ 8Β andΒ 11
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 6 Enforcement and other matters, proposed new clause 295, and SchedulesΒ 8Β and 11 (continued)
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Planning Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 and 2
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Oral Questions to Ministers
25 August 2026
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Preliminary provisions, and Schedules 1 and 6 (continued)
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Foundations
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 3 Combined plan and other matters, and Schedules 3 to 5
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 4 Natural resource permits, and Schedules 2 and 2A
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 5 Key roles (continued)
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 6 Enforcement and other matters
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Natural Environment Bill
25 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 and 2
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Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill
20 August 2026 β Committee of the whole HouseβEstimates Debate β Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Disability Support Services Bill
19 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Disability support services system
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Disability Support Services Bill
19 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 3 Miscellaneous provisions, and Schedule 2
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Disability Support Services Bill
19 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 and 2
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Te Here Δ Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
18 August 2026 β Third Reading
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Crimes Amendment Bill
6 August 2026 β Third Reading
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
5 August 2026 β Committee of the whole House β 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 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Consequential amendment
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Natural Environment Bill
4 August 2026 β Second Reading
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Oral Questions to Ministers
β οΈ not imported yet
28 July 2026
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Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill
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28 July 2026 β Third Reading
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Arms Bill
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23 July 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 4 Endorsements and permits
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Arms Bill
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23 July 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 6 Further offences and firearms prohibition orders
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Arms Bill
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23 July 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 7 Administration
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Arms Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
23 July 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 8 Miscellaneous provisions, and Schedule 2
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Oral Questions to Ministers
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22 July 2026
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Arms Bill
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22 July 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Preliminary provisions, and Schedule 1
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Oral Questions to Ministers
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21 July 2026
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Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill
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21 July 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Amendments to Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020, and Schedules 1 to 3
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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Amendments to WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013
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Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β Committee of the whole House β 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
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30 June 2026 β Committee of the whole House β 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 β Committee of the whole House β Part 11 Amendments to Forests Act 1949, and Part 7 of Schedule 4
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Building Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β First Reading
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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β Instruction to Select Committee
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Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β Second Reading
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Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β Second Reading
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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
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30 June 2026 β Second Reading
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Appropriation (2026/27 Estimates) Bill
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23 June 2026 β Second ReadingβBudget Debate
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 β Third Reading
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
28 May 2026 β Second Reading
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
28 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Main amendments
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Amendment to Schedule 1AA, and Schedule
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
28 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 to 3
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Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill
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28 May 2026 β Third Reading
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Fair Trading Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
27 May 2026 β First Reading
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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
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27 May 2026 β Third Reading
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Motions β Regulatory Standards (Excluded Legislation) Notice 2026βApproval and Regulations Review Committee Report
β οΈ not imported yet
26 May 2026
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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Amendments to Building Act 2004, and Schedule 1
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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Amendments to Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, and Schedule 2
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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 and 2
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Amendments to Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, and Schedule 3
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
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26 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 3 Other amendments, and Schedule 4
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 May 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 and 2
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Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill
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20 May 2026 β First Reading
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Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill
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14 May 2026 β Second Reading
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Oral Questions to Ministers
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13 May 2026
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Financial Markets (International Money Transfers) Amendment Bill
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29 April 2026 β First Reading
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Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
29 April 2026 β First Reading
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Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
28 April 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Amendments to Parts 1 and 2 (continued)
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Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
28 April 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Amendments to Part 4
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Supervisor, Levy, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
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28 April 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Supervisor, Levy, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
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28 April 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 1 Amendments to principal Act (continued)
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Supervisor, Levy, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
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28 April 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Part 2 Consequential amendments to other enactments
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NgΔti Hei Claims Settlement Bill
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28 April 2026 β Committee of the whole House β Clauses 1 and 2
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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
22 April 2026 β Second Reading
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Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill
1 April 2026 β First Reading
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Financial Markets (International Money Transfers) Amendment Bill
1 April 2026 β First Reading
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Resource Management (Auckland Housing) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
31 March 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Part 1 Preliminary provisions, and Schedule
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Resource Management (Auckland Housing) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
31 March 2026 β Third Reading
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Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 March 2026 β First Reading
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Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025β26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
25 March 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Part 2 Amendments to Income Tax Act 2007, and Part A of Schedule 1
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Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025β26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
25 March 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Part 5 Amendments to other enactments and revocations
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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 β Committee of the Whole House β Parts 1 and 2, Schedule, and clauses 1 and 2
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Oral Questions to Ministers
β οΈ not imported yet
10 March 2026
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Public Service Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
17 February 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Part 1 Amendments to Public Service Act 2020, and Schedule
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Employment Relations Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
11 February 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Part 2 Transitional amendment and Schedule
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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
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29 January 2026
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Oral Questions to Ministers
β οΈ not imported yet
28 January 2026
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Secondary Legislation Confirmation Bill (No 3)
17 December 2025 β Second Reading
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Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
16 December 2025 β First Reading
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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
16 December 2025 β First Reading
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Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 β Clause 1 Title
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Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 β Clause 2 Commencement
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Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 β Clause 4 Section 123 amended (Duration of Consent)
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Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill
9 December 2025 β Clause 5 New section 123C inserted (Duration of certain current and continued consents)