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English Language Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 26 Jun 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 provides for the recognition of the official status of the English language in New Zealand in legislation.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

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.

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