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Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill — First Reading

27 June, 2012

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to allow all retailers within districts covered by the Waitaki Electorate to trade on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

A personal vote was called for on the question, That the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

Member in charge

Photo of Jacqui Dean
Hon
Jacqui Dean
National Party, Waitaki

Votes Not passed by a large majority

Motion not agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

49 Voted For




70 Voted Against





2 Absent

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