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Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 20 Feb 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 disestablishes the Ministry for the Environment. The Government intends to consolidate the functions of the ministry, along with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the Ministry of Transport, and the local government functions of the Department of Internal Affairs, into a new ministry.
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MP in charge
Hon Penny Simmonds
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Committee
Environment
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Closing date: 11 Mar 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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Report due on 18 Aug 2026

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Submission due on 10 Mar 2026

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Penny Simmonds
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 249-1
    Introduction: 15 Feb 2026
    First reading agreed: 19 Feb 2026
    Referred to: Environment
    Submissions due: 10 Mar 2026