Rugby World Cup Bill Progresses Despite Opposition

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 7:56 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill completed its second reading by 69 votes to 51 with Labour and the Greens opposing on the grounds they did not support parts of the proposed legislation.

MPs began the first reading debate of the Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Whare Claims Settlement Bill

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