Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Vote: Planning Bill
— Committee of the whole House — Part 4 Planning consents, and Schedules 6 and 7
🗳️ That the amendment be agreed to
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 →
✕ Failed by a narrow margin
(55 Ayes – 67 Noes – 1 Absent)
Hansard didn't name individual MPs for this vote, only how each party voted overall, so
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🏛️ Party breakdown
| Party | Aye | No |
|---|---|---|
| ACT New Zealand | 0 | 11 |
| Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand | 15 | 0 |
| New Zealand First | 0 | 8 |
| New Zealand Labour | 34 | 0 |
| New Zealand National | 0 | 48 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 4 | 0 |