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Repair Bill Rejected Despite 95% Public Support

8/20/2025

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The Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill, led by Marama Davidson, was recommended not to proceed by a parliamentary committee.
The bill received over 95% public support from 1,250 submissions but lacked backing from New Zealand First.
Opposition members criticized the committee's process, raising concerns about trust and transparency.
Recent government actions to roll back waste-reduction measures question its commitment to sustainability.

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Story summary

The Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill, led by Marama Davidson, was recommended not to proceed by a parliamentary committee.
The bill received over 95% public support from 1,250 submissions but lacked backing from New Zealand First.
Opposition members criticized the committee's process, raising concerns about trust and transparency.
Recent government actions to roll back waste-reduction measures question its commitment to sustainability.