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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 16 May 2025

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 amends the Public Works Act 1981 to enable the delivery of critical infrastructure projects by using an accelerated process.
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MP in charge
Hon Chris Penk
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Committee
Transport and Infrastructure
confirmation_number Bill No.149-1
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Closing date: 13 Jun 2025 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Transport and Infrastructure
14 May 2025 - Current
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Report due on 15 Sep 2025

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Submission due on 12 Jun 2025

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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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Penk
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 149-1
    Introduction: 11 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 15 May 2025
    Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure
    Submissions due: 12 Jun 2025

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