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Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 09 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 is an omnibus Bill to expand the jurisdiction of Community Magistrates to free up judicial resource and improve the timeliness of cases in the District Court.
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MP in charge
Hon Nicole McKee
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Committee
Justice
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Submissions are now being accepted

30 days left

Closing date: 14 Aug 2026 NZ Time

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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29 Jun 2026 - Current
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Report due on 29 Dec 2026

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Submission due on 13 Aug 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

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