Minister and National MP for Papakura Hon Judith Collins KC is honoured that she will be appointed President of the Law Commission: Te Aka Matua o te Ture following a political career spanning 24 years.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today announced Ms Collins will be appointed to the Law Commission from mid-2026.
Ms Collins says it has been a privilege to serve New Zealand in a variety of Ministerial portfolios since being elected to represent the then electorate of Clevedon in 2002 – which later became Papakura.
“I could not have done it without the unwavering support of my husband, David, and son, James, who have kept the home fires burning since I was first elected. As all MPs know, our families are the unsung heroes who allow us to do the very public job that we do for New Zealanders.
“I want to say a huge thanks to the Prime Minister for his confidence in my abilities. I started this term with eight portfolios and I am announcing my retirement from politics with seven, having been a minister in four terms of government.
Very pleased for Judith, and for law making. The Law Commission is one of those really great institutions where they are proactive rather than reactive. They often do excellent law reform advice. Judith will bring her formidable experience as a former Attorney-General and Minister, plus her prior legal experience.
David Farrar runs Curia Market Research, a specialist opinion polling and research agency, and the popular Kiwiblog where this article was sourced. He previously worked in the Parliament for eight years, serving two National Party Prime Ministers and three Opposition Leaders
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