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Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill
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The purpose of this Bill is to establish a new marine protected area in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone around the Kermadec Islands and to preserve it in its natural state.MP in charge
Hon Penny SimmondsCommittee
Local Government and Environment
Bill No.120-2
51Parliament
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Progress of the Bill
14 Mar 2016
- 21 Jul 2016
Report due on 01 Aug 2016
Submission due on 27 Apr 2016
Final report, presented on 21 Jul 2016
Select Committee
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Penny Simmonds Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 51 Bill no: 120-2 Introduction: 07 Mar 2016 First reading agreed: 14 Mar 2016 Referred to: Local Government and Environment Submissions due: 27 Apr 2016 Select Committee Report(s): Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill (120-2) - 21 Jul 2016