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flag New Zealand bill passes first reading, aiming to lift trading bans on Easter, Christmas, and ANZAC Day.

flag A New Zealand bill that aims to remove trading restrictions on Easter, Christmas, and ANZAC Day has passed its first reading in Parliament. flag The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill, proposed by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, seeks to clarify and simplify existing rules that vary across regions, allowing hospitality businesses to decide whether to operate on these days and potentially maximize trade. flag The move is supported by Hospitality NZ and ACT MP Cameron Luxton, who view the current legislation as outdated and confusing.

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