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Local Government (Management of Local Authorities) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 11 Aug 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.

The purpose of this bill is to provide the mayor and elected councilors with the mandate to more effectively govern and control the activities of their local authority.
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MP in charge
Stuart Smith
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Committee
Governance and Administration
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Submissions are now being accepted

37 days left

Closing date: 18 Sep 2026 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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05 Aug 2026 - Current
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Report due on 04 Feb 2027

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Submission due on 17 Sep 2026

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Select Committee

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

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