Members Bill in the name of Judith Collins drawn from the ballot on July 2, 2020. The Bill reforms the Unit Titles Act 2010 including amendments to the information disclosure regime to prospective buyers of units, strengthens body corporate governance arrangements to increase the professionalism and standards of body corporate managers, and to ensure that planning and funding of long-term maintenance projects is adequate. First reading on March 10, 2021 with the Bill now in the name of Nicola Willis. Supported by all parties and referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Reported back on Dec 3 with a large number of changes, notably to the pre-purchase disclosure regime and the body corporate governance provisions. Second reading completed on April 6 with the Greens opposed. Third reading completed on May 4 with all parties now in favour.

Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Introduced on June 22 the bill implements the necessary legislative changes to bring the trade deal with the United Kingdom into effect. First reading on July 27, opposed by the Greens and  Te Paati Māori. Referred to the foreign affairs, defence and trade committee. Reported back on Oct 20 with minor amendments mostly relating to the administration of the apple and pear quota arrangements. Committee stage completed on Nov 8 and third reading on Nov 9 with Greens and  Te Paati Māori opposed.

United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Legislation Bill

Introduced on Dec 6. The Bill sets out the functions, powers, rights, and duties of the Crown entity Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities. This includes a streamlined process for consenting complex urban developments including over-riding the RMA, build and change infrastructure and reconfigure reserves. The new agency also gets compulsory land acquisition powers. First reading Dec 10 with all parties in support and sent to the Environment Committee. Reported back on June 10 with a large number of changes in the face of many concerns from environmental groups, councils and the private sector. National reversed its support saying while it supported the concept, the Bill was poorly designed and would create a number of problems including tipping the balance in favour of govt led development over the private sector. Second reading on June 24 with National and ACT opposed. Committee stage and thirding reading completed under Urgency on July 22, Labour, NZ First and Greens in support. Urban Development Bill

Introduced on Aug 22 the bill sets up a Venture Capital Fund and for the Guardians of NZ Superannuation to manage and administer the fund. First reading on Aug 27 with Economic Development Minister David Parker the Venture Investment Fund will run a fund of fund models, appointing VC fund managers who will bring matching funds with a goal of generating appropriate risk-adjusted returns. The funds will then be returned to meet the future needs of superannuation. Supported by all parties but National objected to the shortened time frame for the Finance and Expenditure Committee with a report due by December 2.  Reported back on Nov 25 with minor changes including widening the Fund’s purpose to encourage the development of more self-sustaining private venture capital funds. Second reading Dec 5, committee stage Dec 10 and third reading Dec 11 with ACT opposed.Venture Capital Fund Bill

Introduced on March 20. The bill proposes to implement recommendations made by the Paterson Report to improve access to services for veterans. First reading on May 27 and referred to the Social Services and Community Committee with a July 21 report back. Supported by all parties. Second reading, committee stage and third reading on July 30 supported by all parties.  Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill (No 2)

Introduced on Feb 13, the bill repeals the Water Services Entities Act 2022, the Water Services Legislation Act 2023, and the Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Act 2023, formerly known as the three waters legislation. Introduced under Urgency and passed through all stages on Feb 13 with National, Act and NZ First in favour.

Water Services Acts Repeal Bill

Introduced on July 28, 2020. The Bill reforms the drinking water regulatory system, with targeted reforms to the regulation of wastewater and stormwater networks. It outlines the powers and regulatory system the new water regulator will work under. First reading on Dec 9 with govt indicated careful consideration of a number of issues including transition issues, particularly for smaller authorities, as well as protection of water sources and chlorination. Supported by all parties and referred to the Health Committee. Report back extended from June 8 to August 11. Bill reported back on Aug 10 with a large number of mainly administrative nature. National and ACT filed a minority report expressing concern about the impact on small water suppliers and leaving decisions about exclusions to regulation and the new regulator. Second reading completed Sept 21 with National opposed. The Māori Party also said it opposed the bill and wider three water reforms due to the failure of the govt to address Māori interests in water. Committee stage completed on Sept 23.

Water Services Bill

Introduced on Dec 8. The bill sets up a regulatory framework for the price and quality of water infrastructure services, and consumer protection for water infrastructure services. First reading on Dec 13 with National, Act and Te Paati Māori opposed, referred to the finance and expenditure committee. Reported back on June 7 with a large number of changes including around the roles and responsibilities of the proposed Water Services Commission, the balance between cost and safety, and the creation of a new consumers body. Second reading and remaining stages completed on Aug 22 with Labour and the Greens in favour.

Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill

Introduced on June 16. The bill reflects the govt decisions on water services reforms. This includes a new representation model on the entities which will now number 10 not four and a longer period for establishment to be between July 2024 and July 2026. First reading on 22 with National, Act, Greens and Kerekere opposed. Referred to the governance and administration committee and reported back on July 27 with minor changes. Second reading on Aug 2 with Labour, Greens and Kerekere in support. Committee stage and third reading completed on Aug 15 with Labour, Greens and Kerekere in support.

Water Services Entities Amendment Bill

Introduced on June 2 the bill is the first in a suite of legislation to implement the three waters reform. In particular, this bill creates the framework for four publicly owned water services entities created out of councils existing water assets. First reading on June 29 opposed by National and Act. Sent to the Finance and Expenditure Committee with a Nov 11 report back. Reported back on Nov 11 with a number of amendments but the substantive thrust of the bill retained. Second reading on Nov 16 with National and Act still opposed. Committee stage completed under urgency on Nov 22 with National, Act and Te Paati Maori opposed. The bill was sent back to the committee stage on Dec 6 after Labour had second thoughts on a clause which attempted to entrench anti-privatisation provisions put in by the Greens at the committee stage. The clause was removed with only the Greens opposed. Third reading on Dec 7 with all parties except Labour opposed.

Water Services Entities Bill