Marama Davidson apologises after Right to Repair bill is discharged

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 11:40am

In this story Green Party, Marama Davidson

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson apologised after arriving late to the second reading of her Right to Repair bill. The bill was discharged because she missed her speaking slot by approximately 20 seconds. The legislation would have required manufacturers to repair products rather than simply replacing them.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson apologises after her Right to Repair bill dismissed as she was late to show up (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 10:05am

   Right to Repair bill: Greens' Marama Davidson apologises after missing member's bill speaking slot (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 11:40am

   Right to repair: Davidson apologises after missing bill speaking slot (opens in new tab)