Home / New ZealandParliament passes <i>Hobbit</i> billNZ Herald29 Oct, 2010 12:19 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe bill passed its committee stage by 67 votes to 51 and debate began on its third reading. - NZPAAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandMetService Afternoon Weather Update: January 29 2026Watch29 Jan 01:13 AMNew ZealandArrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robbery29 Jan 01:00 AMNew ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with India29 Jan 12:46 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.