Public Works Amendment Bill

Government bill

24 November 2025

This bill amends the Public Works Act 1981 to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and clarity of land acquisition, objections, and compensation functions in the Act.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 24 November 2025
  • 1st reading on 11 December 2025

Member responsible

Mike Butterick

Mike Butterick

National Party MP for Wairarapa

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 11 December 2025

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:27 am.