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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 04 Dec 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 Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to improve competition in the grocery sector and ensure the Act is operationally and procedurally efficient.
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MP in charge
Hon Chris Bishop
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Committee
Environment
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Bishop
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 219-1
    Introduction: 02 Nov 2025
    First reading agreed: 06 Nov 2025
    Referred to: Environment
    Submissions due: 16 Nov 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill - 03 Dec 2025

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