Tag: royal_assent

New Zealand Parliament Passes Two Criminal Justice Bills Before Election

1 Oct 2026 5:18 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New Zealand's Parliament passed two criminal justice bills under urgency before adjourning for the November 7 general election, adding police move-on powers and a youth "boot camp" sentencing option.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Legal Election Social Issues New Zealand Parliament Criminal Justice Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill Royal Assent Youth Offenders General Election Urgency Motion U.S. Library of Congress
NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 19 September 2026

19 Sep 2026 6:16 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Economic Pulse

Parliament passes earthquake-prone building overhaul; about half of designated buildings expected to leave regime

Politics and Government Business Economy Real Estate Legal Financial Markets NZ Economic Pulse earthquake-prone buildings Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill MBIE Simon Watts seismic zones Royal Assent RBNZ reference rates NZX New Zealand economy
Local Government Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading

17 Sep 2026 5:37 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill passes third reading, refocusing councils on core services, six-monthly reporting and elected-member-only voting.

Politics and Government General Politics Federal Government Legal Economy Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill Simon Watts Local Government Fast-Track approvals Royal assent ratepayers New Zealand Government