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Research, Science, Innovation, and Technology Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 22 Sep 2026

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 seeks to reform the research, science, innovation, and technology system by aligning governance, funding, and institutional arrangements.
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MP in charge
Hon Penny Simmonds
confirmation_number Bill No.351-1
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • groups
    Select Committee
  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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First Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill. It is usually referred to a select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Penny Simmonds
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 351-1
    Introduction: 20 Sep 2026