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 Zealand|UpdatedNo $10m winners: Lotto Powerball will roll over again 07 Mar 07:35 AMNew ZealandBunnings to use facial recognition tech to target repeat offenders07 Mar 06:54 AMNew ZealandPolice hunt masked robbers who hit Rotorua convenience store07 Mar 05:20 AMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.