Back to Bills (proposed laws)

Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 27 Jan 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill establishes a legislative regime to govern the construction, operation, and decommissioning of offshore renewable energy developments.
person
MP in charge
Hon Simon Watts
groups
Committee
Transport and Infrastructure
confirmation_number Bill No.102-1
account_balance54Parliament
description

Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Transport and Infrastructure
16 Dec 2024 - Current
today

Report due on 16 Jun 2025

today

Submission due on 05 Feb 2025

info_outline
Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Simon Watts
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 102-1
    Introduction: 08 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure
    Submissions due: 05 Feb 2025