Two bills implementing the Government’s 2016 Budget have passed their final readings.
The Appropriation (2016/17 Estimates) Bill was a third time and the Imprest Supply (Second for 2016/17) Bill was read a second time.
The Imprest Supply (Second for 2016/17) Bill was read a third time.
Ayes 63 (National 59, Maori Party 2, United Future 1, ACT 1)
Noes 56 (Labour 32, Greens 12, NZ First 12)