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 ZealandMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere Falls25 Feb 10:33 PMNew Zealand|UpdatedSerious crash delays: Kamo Rd shut after truck hits pedestrian25 Feb 10:26 PMNew ZealandMoving houses? Ardern spotted inspecting Sydney beach homes25 Feb 10:25 PMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.