<P> The law was introduced to the New Zealand Parliament as a private members bill by Green Party Member of Parliament Sue Bradford in 2005 , after being drawn from the ballot . It drew intense debate , both in Parliament and from the public . The bill was colloquially referred to by several of its opponents and newspapers as the `` anti-smacking bill '' . The bill was passed on its third reading on 16 May 2007 by 113 votes to eight . The Governor - General of New Zealand granted the bill Royal Assent on 21 May 2007 , and the law came into effect on 21 June 2007 . </P>
when did the anti smacking law come in nz
anti-smacking bill