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Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Trust Variation) Bill

Private 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.

This bill amends the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust deed to allow the trust to provide social and affordable rental housing and associated services beyond Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
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MP in charge
Hon Dr Megan Woods
confirmation_number Bill No.241-2
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Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Committee of whole House

The House considers the bill in detail, questions the MP in charge, and may make changes.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Megan Woods
    Type of Bill: Private
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 241-2
    Introduction: 16 Dec 2025
    First reading agreed: 18 Feb 2026
    Referred to: Social Services and Community
    Submissions due: 02 Apr 2026
    Select Committee Report(s): Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Trust Variation) Bill - 30 Jul 2026
    Second reading agreed: 05 Aug 2026