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 ZealandCrimeDNA breakthrough links serial rapist Malcolm Rewa to horrific 1988 teen attack27 Feb 12:18 AMNew Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea 27 Feb 12:00 AMNew ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, February 27, 2026Watch26 Feb 11:50 PMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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