The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading, with the Health Committee’s majority recommendations agreed to. The bill is now scheduled for Committee Stage, where all members have the opportunity to examine the bill in detail.
Once the House reaches majority agreement on the Bill, it will proceed to its third reading. It’s important to note that it doesn’t become law until it receives Royal Assent from the Governor-General. The timeframe for Royal Assent can vary—sometimes it’s just a few sitting days, but it can extend over several weeks depending on the level of debate and any amendments proposed during Committee Stage.
In the meantime, current legislation and policy remain in effect.
For more on the impact on Iwi Māori Partnership Boards, see here.