Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Vote: Planning Bill
— Committee of the whole House — Part 4 Planning consents, and Schedules 6 and 7
🗳️ That debate on this question now close
Moved by
Catherine Wedd
(New Zealand National Party — Member for Tukituki)
Hon CHRIS BISHOP: I’m advised that in relation to the parks point, the answer is yes—if it is in the plan, for example. Arena Williams: So that’s directly connected. Hon CHRIS BISHOP: Well, if it’s in the plan rule, yes, it is,... Read more →
✓ Passed by a narrow margin
(67 Ayes – 55 Noes – 1 Absent)
Hansard didn't name individual MPs for this vote, only how each party voted overall, so
there's no per-member breakdown to show here.
🏛️ Party breakdown
| Party | Aye | No |
|---|---|---|
| ACT New Zealand | 11 | 0 |
| Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand | 0 | 15 |
| New Zealand First | 8 | 0 |
| New Zealand Labour | 0 | 34 |
| New Zealand National | 48 | 0 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 0 | 4 |