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 ZealandWestern BOP declares state of emergency, evacuations urged in Tauranga11 Apr 03:44 AMNew ZealandPolice probe three suspicious fires in Manurewa overnight11 Apr 03:13 AMNew ZealandHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung disease11 Apr 03:00 AMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.