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Climate Change Response Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 16 Jul 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 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Climate Change Response Act 2002 by introducing targeted policy changes to climate adaptation planning, market governance of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme market, industrial allocation, and carbon removal activities.
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MP in charge
Hon Simon Watts
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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.

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