The bill seeking to remove Good Friday and Easter Sunday as restricted trading days has been voted down.
Politicians voted against it 74 to 49, in a conscience vote.
ACT MP Cameron Luxton says he did what he could to represent Kiwis who want freedom on how they spend Easter.
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