Introduced on Nov 3. The bill amends the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act which was enacted in 2006, but has not yet been brought into force. Makes amendments ahead of the Government’s decision to bring the law into force in order to support the trade strategies of the New Zealand wine industry, and New Zealand’s interests in negotiating a free trade agreement with the European Union. The bill completed its first reading on March 17 with all parties in support and sent to the Primary Production Committee for consideration. Reported back on Sept 15 with minor changes including to the charging regime for applicants for registration. Second reading completed on November 2, committee stage on November 15 and third reading on November 16. Only NZ First opposed as they objected to a clause requiring consultation with Maori over the use of certain place names in labelling wines and spirits. Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill