As part of the coalition agreements with ACT and NZ First, the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”) was passed. This reintroduces the requirement that local government hold public polls to establish Māori Wards and Constituencies rather than being able to establish them by resolution.

A husband and wife were unsuccessful in claiming against a local authority for a mistaken assurance that their pool complied with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 (“FOSPA”).

In late 2023, the coalition government between the National, ACT and New Zealand First took office. The National/ACT coalition agreement stated that the Government would repeal s 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. The repeal policy originated with ACT and ACT MP Karen Chhour became the Minister for Children.