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Treaty Settlement Bills Progress
Three treaty settlement bills were dealt with under extended hours provisions on Thursday morning.
The Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill was completed on a voice vote and sent to the Maori Affairs Committee for consideration.
The third readings of the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill and Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill were also completed on a voice vote.
The House will resume at 2pm for Question Time with Budget debate set to continue following this.
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