Parliamentary matters: from E29 week ending 24 August 2012
On Wednesday the parliamentary committee stage of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill was completed, and the bill reported back with minor amendments. (Refer to Pānui edition 7/2012 for details on Māori views regarding this matter.)
The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading and Other Matters) Amendment Bill had its first reading on Thursday. It has now been referred to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee, and it will be reported upon by 17 October. (Refer to Pānui edition 11/2012 for Māori policy comments on this matter.)