CP
Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi Β· National Party
π£οΈ How they talk
Favourite words
think (1841)
that's (1816)
course (1722)
Catchphrase
βi think i'm right in sayingβ (31Γ)
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 Assisted dying
β Conversion therapy ban
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 (3)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | New Zealand National Party | Kaipara ki Mahurangi | 2023-10-14 | β |
| 53 | New Zealand National Party | Kaipara ki Mahurangi | 2020-10-17 | 2023-10-13 |
| 52 | New Zealand National Party | Helensville | 2017-09-23 | 2020-10-16 |
π³οΈ Votes (26)
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 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
|
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 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
|
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
|
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 No |
| 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 No |
| 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
|
β No |
| 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 No |
| 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 No |
| 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
|
β No |
| 8 Aug 2019 |
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a first time
Abortion Legislation Bill
β First Reading
|
β No |
| 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 No |
| 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 No |
π£οΈ Debates spoken in (607)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Oral Questions to Ministers
4 August 2026
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Oral Questions to Ministers
30 July 2026
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Building and Construction Sector (Strengthening Occupational Licensing Regimes) Amendment Bill
30 July 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Building and Construction Sector (Strengthening Occupational Licensing Regimes) Amendment Bill
30 July 2026 β Second Reading
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Building Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
30 June 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Building Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
30 June 2026 β First Reading
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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
30 June 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
30 June 2026 β Second Reading
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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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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
22 April 2026 β Legislative Statement
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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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Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025β26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 March 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025β26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 March 2026 β Third Reading
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Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
26 March 2026 β Legislative Statement
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Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) 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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Legislation Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
10 March 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Part 1 Main amendments to principal Act
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Government Business β Debate on Prime Ministerβs Statement
β οΈ not imported yet
12 February 2026
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Anzac Day Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
12 February 2026 β Third Reading
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Anzac Day Amendment Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
11 February 2026 β Committee of the Whole House β Clause 4 Section 2 replaced (Anzac Day to be a day of commemoration)
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Anzac Day Amendment Bill
17 December 2025 β Second 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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Building and Construction Sector (Strengthening Occupational Licensing Regimes) Amendment Bill
18 November 2025 β First Reading
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Building and Construction Sector (Strengthening Occupational Licensing Regimes) Amendment Bill
18 November 2025 β Instruction to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee
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Building and Construction Sector (Self-certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers) Amendment Bill
18 November 2025 β First Reading
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Telecommunications and Other Matters Amendment Bill
18 November 2025 β First Reading
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Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies) Legislation Amendment Bill
18 November 2025 β First Reading
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Regulatory Standards Bill
13 November 2025 β Third Reading
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Telecommunications Amendment Bill
13 November 2025 β First Reading
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Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill
11 November 2025 β Part 1
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Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill
11 November 2025 β Part 2 Minor and consequential amendments to other Acts, and the Schedule
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Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill
11 November 2025 β Clauses 1 and 2
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Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill
15 October 2025 β Part 1 Amendments to Building Act 2004, and Schedule 1
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Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill
15 October 2025 β Part 2 Amendments to other legislation
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Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill
15 October 2025 β Clauses 1 and 2
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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
18 September 2025 β Clause 1 Title
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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
18 September 2025 β Clause 2 Commencement
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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
18 September 2025 β Clause 3 Principal Act
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Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
18 September 2025 β Clause 4 Section 81 repealed (Advertising hours)
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
21 August 2025 β Third Reading
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General Debate
20 August 2025
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
19 August 2025 β Part 1 Amendments relating to acquisition or taking of land for critical infrastructure projects
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
19 August 2025 β Part 2 Related and consequential amendments
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
19 August 2025 β Part 2 Related and consequential amendments (continued)
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
19 August 2025 β Clauses 1 to 3
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
14 August 2025 β Second Reading
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General Debate
13 August 2025
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Oral Questions
12 August 2025
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Oral Questions
29 July 2025
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Oral Questions
24 July 2025
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Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Amendment Bill
22 July 2025 β Part 1 Amendments to Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 (continued)
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Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Amendment Bill
22 July 2025 β Part 2 Amendment to Outer Space and High-altitude Activities (Licences and Permits) Regulations 2017
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Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Amendment Bill
22 July 2025 β Clauses 1 and 2
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Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Amendment Bill
22 July 2025 β Third Reading
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Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
17 July 2025 β Instruction to the Governance and Administration Committee
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United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill
17 July 2025 β Part 1 Amendments to Overseas Investment Act 2005 and Overseas Investment Regulations 2005
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Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill
22 May 2025 β First Reading
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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill
15 May 2025 β First Reading
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Oral Questions
14 May 2025
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Oral Questions
3 April 2025
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Anzac Day Amendment Bill
3 April 2025 β First Reading
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Oral Questions
2 April 2025
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Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill
2 April 2025 β Third Reading
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Oral Questions
1 April 2025
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Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill
1 April 2025 β Part 1 Amendments to Parts 1 and 2 of principal Act
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Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill
1 April 2025 β Part 2 Amendments to other provisions of principal Act
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Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill
27 March 2025 β Second Reading
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Oral Questions
13 March 2025
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Public Works (Prohibition of Compulsory Acquisition of MΔori Land) Amendment Bill
12 March 2025 β First Reading
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Oral Questions
11 March 2025
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Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill
11 March 2025 β Part 4 Related and consequential amendments
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Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill
11 March 2025 β Clauses 1 to 3
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Oral Questions
20 February 2025
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Appointments β Inspector-General of Defence
18 December 2024
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Oral Questions
10 December 2024
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Appointments β Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
21 November 2024
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REPRESENTATION Commission β Membership
21 November 2024
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Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill
21 November 2024 β Third Reading
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Ministerial Statements β Defence Act 1990βAuthorisations Made Under Section 9(2)
19 November 2024
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Motions β Defence Act 1990βExtension of Authorisations
19 November 2024
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Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
19 November 2024 β Third Reading
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Motions β Defence Act 1990βExtension of Authorisations
14 November 2024
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Motions β Defence Act 1990βExtension of Authorisations
14 November 2024
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Obituaries β Sir Robert βBomβ Gillies KNZM.
13 November 2024
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General Debate
13 November 2024
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Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
13 November 2024 β Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
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Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
13 November 2024 β Part 2 Amendments to other legislation
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Oral Questions
6 November 2024
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Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
5 November 2024 β Second Reading
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Restoring Citizenship Removed By Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 Bill
23 October 2024 β Second Reading
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Oral Questions
17 October 2024
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Oral Questions
16 October 2024
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Ministerial Statements β New Zealand Defence ForceβSinking of HMNZS Manawanui
15 October 2024
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Urgent Debates β Dunedin HospitalβGovernment Announcement
26 September 2024
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Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill
26 September 2024 β First Reading
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International Treaty examinations β International Treaty Examination of the Council of Europe Convention on CybercrimeβReport of Justice Committee
26 September 2024
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Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Bill
β οΈ not imported yet
20 August 2024 β Part 2 Water services delivery plans and foundational information disclosure requirements (continued)