Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson's bill aims to empower consumers.
The Green Party's Consumer Guarantees Right to Repair Amendment Bill has successfully passed its first reading in Parliament, marking a significant step towards building a circular economy. According to co-leader Marama Davidson, this legislation combines climate action with cost of living relief. The Bill seeks to require manufacturers to provide repair parts and resources, enabling consumers to extend the life cycle of their products.
"This is about empowering consumers to repair what they own, protecting them from recurring costs," Davidson explained. "By passing this bill, we can prevent more waste going to landfill and pollute our environment less." The legislation benefits not only households but also businesses by allowing them to fix essential appliances and tools. Davidson expressed gratitude for community support and the backing of some political parties. The bill now proceeds to the select committee process, where further discussions and negotiations will take place before potential lawmaking.