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Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 07 Jul 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 Game Animal Council Act 2013 to ensure that there is no requirement to exterminate valued introduced species that have been designated as herds of special interest.
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MP in charge
Hon James Meager
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Committee
Environment
confirmation_number Bill No.151-1
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Closing date: 24 Jul 2025 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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23 Jun 2025 - Current
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Report due on 29 Oct 2025

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Submission due on 23 Jul 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.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon James Meager
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 151-1
    Introduction: 11 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 24 Jun 2025
    Referred to: Environment
    Submissions due: 23 Jul 2025