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Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill Faces Strong Opposition in NZ

11/4/2025

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The Regulatory Standards Bill is moving to its second reading in New Zealand's parliament, despite nearly 99% of 159,000 submissions opposing it.
Act leader David Seymour supports the bill, which aims to streamline lawmaking but has been criticized for excluding Treaty principles and posing environmental risks.
Opposition parties, including Labour and the Green Party, plan to repeal the bill if elected.
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick labeled the bill a "vanity project," prioritizing property rights over environmental concerns.
The bill is anticipated to pass before the end of the year.

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Story summary

The Regulatory Standards Bill is moving to its second reading in New Zealand's parliament, despite nearly 99% of 159,000 submissions opposing it.
Act leader David Seymour supports the bill, which aims to streamline lawmaking but has been criticized for excluding Treaty principles and posing environmental risks.
Opposition parties, including Labour and the Green Party, plan to repeal the bill if elected.
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick labeled the bill a "vanity project," prioritizing property rights over environmental concerns.
The bill is anticipated to pass before the end of the year.