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    New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

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    Posted on April 22, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    New Zealand First proposes a bill to define gender biologically, sparking debate amid political and social challenges.

    NZ Government Bill Proposes Biological Gender Definition

    WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law.

    The populist New Zealand First member's bill is a longshot to become law as it has to be selected at random from a ballot and then garner majority support in parliament.

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said in a statement that laws should reflect biological reality and provide legal certainty.

    "The need for legislation like this shows how far the deluded left has taken us as a society. But we are fighting back," said Peters, who is also New Zealand's deputy prime minister.

    New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins told Stuff news that the gender bill was “typical populist politics” and that at a time when New Zealanders are struggling with the cost of living, job losses and a health system in crisis, this was not a priority.

    The legislation the bill intends to amend sets out how terms and words commonly used in other legislation should be interpreted, such as "de facto partner".

    The proposed law follows a ruling by Britain's highest court last Wednesday that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws. It was a landmark decision greeted with concern by trans supporters but welcomed by the government as bringing clarity.

    The British ruling centred on whether a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate (GRC), a formal document giving legal recognition of someone's new gender, is protected from discrimination as a woman under Britain's Equality Act.

    Transgender rights have become a highly political issue in many countries, with some critics saying the conservative right has weaponised identity politics to attack minority groups, while others argue that liberal support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women.

    In the United States, legal challenges are underway after President Donald Trump issued executive orders that include barring transgender people from military service.

    (Reporting by Lucy Craymer; Editing by Michael Perry)

    Key Takeaways

    • •New Zealand First introduces a bill defining gender biologically.
    • •The bill faces challenges in becoming law.
    • •Winston Peters supports the bill for legal certainty.
    • •Opposition criticizes the bill as populist politics.
    • •The bill follows a UK court ruling on gender definitions.

    Frequently Asked Questions about New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is a New Zealand bill proposing to define gender based on biological sex.

    2What is the stance of New Zealand First?

    New Zealand First supports the bill, arguing it provides legal certainty by defining gender biologically.

    3How has the opposition reacted?

    Opposition leader Chris Hipkins criticized the bill as populist politics and not a priority amid other national issues.

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