Bills Tracker
Bills before the House of Representatives: what they propose, their type, and how far they've progressed. Read plain-language breakdowns of the ones we've explained.
A bill is a proposed law. Government bills are led by a Minister; Member’s bills are put forward by backbench MPs via a ballot. Each bill moves through stages: introduction →select committee (where the public can make submissions) → three readings → Royal Assent, when it becomes law.
The bills that defined this term
The legislation the 2026 election is being fought over. Tap a bill to see what it does, where it got to, and why it matters.
Treaty Principles Bill
Proposed to define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation.
Its journey through Parliament
Why it matters
One of the most debated bills of the term. It drew the largest public response to any bill in New Zealand history and a national hīkoi to Parliament.
Where it came from
Championed by ACT; supported by National and NZ First only to select committee under the coalition agreement.
A curated selection of the term’s most-debated bills. Descriptions are neutral; statuses are to January 2026, so confirm later changes at the official source.
All bills before Parliament
Every bill of this Parliament. Filter by policy area, type or stage. 177 have passed into law.
Source: NZ Parliament — Bills, 54th Parliament, as at 28 August 2026. Official register