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Gene Technology Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 10 Oct 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.

The purpose of this omnibus bill is to enable the safe use of gene technology and regulated organisms in New Zealand.
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MP in charge
Hon Dr Shane Reti
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Committee
Health
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Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Shane Reti
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 110-2
    Introduction: 09 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Health
    Submissions due: 16 Feb 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Gene Technology Bill - 09 Oct 2025

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