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References to Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi (Repeals) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 01 Oct 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 single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to repeal statutory references to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi in a number of Acts.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.348-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Justice
14 Sep 2026 - Current
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Report due on 14 Mar 2027

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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 Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 348-1
    Introduction: 14 Sep 2026
    First reading agreed: 15 Sep 2026
    Referred to: Justice