Government to introduce legislation for four-year parliamentary terms

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Thu 27 Feb 2025, 7:02pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, ACT Party, Paul Goldsmith

The Government will introduce a bill to extend the parliamentary term from three to four years, subject to a referendum. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith stated the coalition parties have agreed to support the legislation to the select committee stage.

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1. The Press via StuffThu 27 Feb 2025, 10:00am

   Four-year parliamentary term legislation to be introduced (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsThu 27 Feb 2025, 10:13am

   Govt announces four-year parliamentary term legislation to be introduced (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 27 Feb 2025, 10:19am

   Government to introduce four-year parliamentary term legislation (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 10:44am

   Four-year parliamentary term legislation to be introduced, would go to referendum (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Feb 2025, 11:48am

   Four-year parliamentary term Bill announced (opens in new tab)

6. StuffThu 27 Feb 2025, 7:02pm

   Four year term of government: how would it work? (opens in new tab)