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-----Original Message-----
From: Kate Linzey <[FOI #33812 email]>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 4:26 PM
To: Enquiries <[PSC request email]>
Subject: OIA 2026-0032-Official Information request - Which “international best practice” informed “Planning and infrastructure arrangements” for proposed new ministry MCRE/MCERT

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Dear Public Service Commission,

Point 11 in the Executive Summary of the Cabinet Paper “Planning and infrastructure arrangements” produced by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission / RMA Reform, 30 January 2026 states:

“This reform is ambitious but necessary. It reflects lessons from past structural changes and international best practice. MCRE will be smaller and more focused than previous “mega-ministries," with clear delegations and accountability. It represents a strategic shift toward a more agile, integrated, and future-ready Public Service.”

Please provide details of the “international best practice” cases explored, with an indication how they have informed the proposed new ministry.

Please note this request will also be made to the RMA Reform body. Best practice examples need only be relevant to the Public Service Commission.

Yours faithfully,

Kate Linzey
On behalf of the
Architectural Centre (Wellington)

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