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Public Service Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 18 Feb 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Public Service Act 2020 with the intention to drive improvements in public service performance, create more stability, and ensure that the public service efficiently and effectively delivers value for money.
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MP in charge
Hon Judith Collins
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Committee
Governance and Administration
confirmation_number Bill No.190-2
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
House sitting
Stage Sitting DateOutcome Type
Committee of whole House 11 Feb 2026Interrupted Extended
Committee of whole House 17 Feb 2026Interrupted Normal
Committee of whole House 17 Feb 2026Interrupted Normal
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Committee of whole House

The House considers the bill in detail, questions the MP in charge, and may make changes.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Judith Collins
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 190-2
    Introduction: 27 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 31 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 30 Aug 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Public Service Amendment Bill - 26 Nov 2025
    Second reading agreed: 10 Feb 2026
    Committee of the whole House interrupted: 17 Feb 2026

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