Introduced on Jan 25. The bill amends law as part of the implementation of the trade agreement between NZ and the European Union, signed in July 2023. First reading on Jan 31 with no parties opposed. Referred to the foreign affairs, defence and trade committee to be reported back by April 4 in order to complete ratification of the agreement as quickly as possible. Reported back on March 12 under an accelerated process to ensure exporters could reap the benefits of tariff relief sooner. Second reading and committee stage completed on March 19 by cross-party agreement and third reading on March 21 with only Te Pāti Māori opposed.

European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill