This bill enables - but does not require - territorial authorities to access the level of affordable housing in their districts. Following its assessment, a territorial aquthority may, if it wishes to, develop an affordable housing policy and implement that policy.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | Ayes | Noes | Abstentions | |
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| Royal Assent | 16 Sep 2008 | ||||
| Third Reading | 4 Sep 2008, 5 Sep 2008 |
Bill read a third time. | Ayes 66 Labour 49 NZ First 7 Maori 4 Green 4 Progres. 1 indep. 1 (Field) |
Noes 52 National 47 United F. 2 ACT 2 indep. 1 (Copeland) |
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| In Committee | 4 Sep 2008 | Report adopted. | Ayes 68 Labour 49 NZ First 7 Green 4 Maori 4 United F. 2 Progres. 1 indep. 1 (Field) |
Noes 50 National 47 ACT 2 indep. 1 (Copeland) |
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| Second Reading | 4 Sep 2008 | Bill read a second time. | Ayes 68 Labour 49 NZ First 7 Green 6 Maori 4 Progres. 1 indep. 1 (Field) |
Noes 52 National 47 United F. 2 ACT 2 indep. 1 (Copeland) |
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| SC Reports | 7 Jul 2008 | The Local Government and Environment Committee reported on this bill. View the bill as reported from the Local Government and Environment Committee at the New Zealand Legislation website. | |||
| Submissions Due | 29 Feb 2008 | ||||
| First Reading | 13 Dec 2007 | Bill read a first time. | Ayes 70 Labour 49 NZ First 7 Green 6 Maori 4 United F. 2 Progres. 1 indep. 1 (Field) |
Noes 51 National 48 ACT 2 indep. 1 (Copeland) |
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| Introduction | 4 Dec 2007 | Maryan Street was the member in charge of this Government bill. View the bill at introduction at the NZ Legislation website. |
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