Introduced on March 28. The bill makes changes to the immigration regime to manage irregular migrants by providing more time for District Courts to consider an application for a mass arrival warrant of commitment and allowing migrants to be detained until an application is determined. It also clarifies responsibilities of members of a mass arrival group to apply for entry permission and a visa. First reading on March 29, opposed by the Greens and Te Paati Māori and referred to the foreign affairs, defence and trade Committee. Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill

Introduced on Dec 20. The bill makes changes to the Māori Fisheries Act to give effect to recommendations of Te Ohu Kai Moana’s review of settlement entities. First reading on March 8 supported by all parties and sent to the Māori Affairs Committee.

Māori Fisheries Amendment Bill

Introduced under Urgency on Feb 20. The bill would change the classification of pseudoephedrine as a controlled drug, so that cold and flu products containing pseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies without a prescription. First reading on Feb 20 with Te Pāti Māori opposed and referred to the health committee for consideration. Reported back on March 13 without amendment. Second reading on March 19 with only Te Pāti Māori opposed. Committee stage completed on March 27 without amendment. 

Misuse of Drugs (Pseudoephedrine) Amendment Bill

Introduced on Feb 23, the bill allows the New Zealand Superannuation Fund to take a controlling interest in an entity. First reading on March 9 and sent to the finance and expenditure committee. Opposed by Act.

New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income (Controlling Interests) Amendment Bill

Introduced on Aug 31 2023. A member’s bill in the name of Katie Nimon, it requires the Minister of Health to consult with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission in the preparation of strategic documents, including Health Strategies, the NZ Health Plan, and the Government Policy Statement. It also requires the minister to prepare and determine a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. First reading on Feb 14 with all parties in favour and sent to the health committee for consideration.

Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill

Introduced on July 27. A member’s bill in the name of Shane Reti. The bill aims to extend routine free breast cancer screening age from 69 to 74 while also future-proofing breast cancer screening for future changes in scope, frequency, and eligibility. First reading on Feb 14 with all parties in favour and sent to the health committee for consideration.

Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Provision of Breast Cancer Screening Services) Amendment Bill

Member’s bill in the name of Todd Stephenson drawn from the ballot on Feb 15. The bill makes it a requirement for people in a corrections facility to complete skills and rehabilitation programmes prior to being considered for parole. First reading on Feb 29 with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori opposed and sent to the justice committee.

Parole (Mandatory Completion of Rehabilitative Programmes) Amendment Bill

Introduced on March 23. An omnibus bill mainly making administrative amendments. First reading on March 29 with National and Act opposed. Sent to the education and workforce committee. Reported back on June 23 2003. Second reading on March 27 with all parties in favour. 

Regulatory Systems (Education) Amendment Bill

Introduced on June 21 2023. A tidy-up bill used a vehicle for minor and non-controversial changes for primary sector legislation and regulation. First reading on March 27 2024 and referred to primary production committee with all parties in favour. 

Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill

Member’s bill in the name of Barbara Edmonds drawn from the ballot on Aug 18. The bill establishes a regulatory regime for residential property management services, establishing minimum entry requirements for residential property managers, ensuring they meet professional standards of practice, and establishing a complaints and disciplinary process. First reading on Aug 29 and sent to the Social Services and Community Committee with Act opposed.

Residential Property Managers Bill