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OIA26-CB021

 

Dear Kate,

 

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act
request dated the 23^rd of January 2026.  You have requested the following
information:

 

" This request pertains to your role as Minister Responsible for RMA
Reform.

 

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.

 

Note: this request will also be made to the Public Service Commission.
Best practice examples need only be relevant to RMA Reform."

 

We received your request on 23/02/2026.  We will endeavour to respond to
your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than
23/03/2026, being 20 working days after the day your request was
received.  If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

 

Kind regards,

 

Office of Hon Chris Bishop

Minister of Housing | Minister for Infrastructure | Minister Responsible
for RMA Reform | Minister of Transport |

Associate Minister of Finance | Associate Minister for Sport & Recreation
| Leader of the House | MP for Hutt South
Office: 04 817 6802 | EW 6.3

Email: [1][Chris Bishop request email]   Website: [2]www.Beehive,govt.nz

Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

 

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Dear Kate,

 

I refer to your official information request below of 23 February 2026
asking for the following information:

 

" This request pertains to your role as Minister Responsible for RMA
Reform.

 

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.

 

Note: this request will also be made to the Public Service Commission.
Best practice examples need only be relevant to RMA Reform."

 

We have transferred your request to the Public Service Commission Te Kawa
Mataaho as the subject of the request is more closely connected with the
functions of this agency. In these circumstances, we are required by
section 14 of the OIA to transfer your request.

 

You will hear further from the Public Service Commission concerning your
request.

 

Kind regards,

Ashleigh

 

Office of Hon Chris Bishop

 

Minister for Housing | Infrastructure | RMA Reform | Transport | Associate
Finance |

Associate Sports & Recreation | Leader of the House | MP for Hutt South
 

Email: [1][email address]  Website: [2]www.beehive.govt.nz

Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

 

 

 

 

From: Christopher Bishop (MIN)
Sent: Monday, 23 February 2026 5:02 PM
To: Kate Linzey <[3][FOI #33813 email]>
Subject: RE: OIA26-CB021 Official Information request - Which
“international best practice” informed “Planning and infrastructure
arrangements” for proposed new ministry MCRE/MCERT

 

OIA26-CB021

 

Dear Kate,

 

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act
request dated the 23^rd of January 2026.  You have requested the following
information:

 

" This request pertains to your role as Minister Responsible for RMA
Reform.

 

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.

 

Note: this request will also be made to the Public Service Commission.
Best practice examples need only be relevant to RMA Reform."

 

We received your request on 23/02/2026.  We will endeavour to respond to
your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than
23/03/2026, being 20 working days after the day your request was
received.  If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

 

Kind regards,

 

Office of Hon Chris Bishop

Minister of Housing | Minister for Infrastructure | Minister Responsible
for RMA Reform | Minister of Transport |

Associate Minister of Finance | Associate Minister for Sport & Recreation
| Leader of the House | MP for Hutt South
Office: 04 817 6802 | EW 6.3

Email: [4][Chris Bishop request email]   Website: [5]www.Beehive,govt.nz

Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

 

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permission of the sender. If this email is received in error, it remains
confidential and you may not copy, retain or distribute it in any manner.
Please notify the sender immediately and erase all copies of the message
and all attachments. Thank you.

 

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Kia ora Kate

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of the below OIA request which was
transferred to Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission from the Office
of Hon Chris Bishop 11 March 2026.

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in
any event no later than 20 working days after the day your request was
received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your
request, please do not hesitate to contact us so that these can be taken
into account.

Our letter notifying you of our decision on your request will confirm if
we intend to publish the letter (with your personal details removed) and
any related documents on the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s
website.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Ministerial Services
at [1][email address]. 

Ngā mihi nui

 

Enquiries Team

īmēra: [2][email address]

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Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

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