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Local Government (Management of Local Authorities) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 22 May 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
confirmation_number Bill No.314-1
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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: Stuart Smith
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 314-1
    Introduction: 20 May 2026