Employment Relations Amendment Bill enacted Feb 20 2026

Published 23 Feb 2026

The Employment Relations Amendment Bill received Royal Assent on Fri Feb 20th, thus the amended Act becoming effective the subsequent day - Sat 21st Feb 2026.

For a reminder on the key points, read here: www.employers.co.nz/employment-relations-amendment-bill-passes-feb-2026-blog.aspx

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Employment Relations Amendment Bill enacted Feb 20 2026