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Better Regional Boundaries Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 27 May 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.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that, within a reasonable time-frame of 5 years, each government entity aligns boundaries and aligns them with local authority boundaries.
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MP in charge
Tim Costley
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Committee
Governance and Administration
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Closing date: 24 Jun 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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19 May 2026 - Current
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Report due on 20 Sep 2026

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Submission due on 23 Jun 2026

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Select Committee

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Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Tim Costley
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 300-1
    Introduction: 29 Apr 2026
    First reading agreed: 20 May 2026
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 23 Jun 2026