All plain language bills

This page shows all the different bills we've translated into plain language.

Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

Defining rules for understanding Treaty principles in New Zealand law

Regulatory Standards Bill

Making sure new laws are fair and sensible

Emergency Management Bill (No 2)

Proposed Law to Keep You and Your Community Safe

Referendums Framework Bill

Voting on Important Issues at the Same Time as a General Election

Planning Bill

Proposed New Rules for Using and Developing Land

Veterans’ Recognition Bill

Proposed Changes to Support and Recognise Veterans

Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill

Protecting people who call for help during drug emergencies

Natural Environment Bill

Proposed Rules to Protect and Improve Our Air, Water, and Land

Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill

Changing Rules for People Who Hurt Others and Want Compensation

Arms Bill

Proposed Changes to Keep You Safe with Arms

Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill

Protecting People from Harmful Digital Images

Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill

Proposed Law to Keep Kids Safe on Social Media

Valuers Bill

Making the Law Easier to Understand

Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Proposed Changes to Support Offshore Renewable Energy in New Zealand

These laws are “bills”. That means that they’re not the law yet, but some people want them to be the law. They could change quickly, and some of the information is just a draft.

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You can also see all the acts that we‘ve turned into plain language. Acts are already the law.

See all plain language acts