Published in 2023 by the Cabinet Office, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand
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Updates and further guidance
The Cabinet Manual 2023 is produced in book form and published online at www.dpmc.govt.nz/cabinet-manual
The Cabinet Manual is reviewed periodically. Any substantial updates required before the next review will be incorporated into the website version. Users of the Cabinet Manual 2023 in book form are encouraged to check the website for updates regularly.
From time to time the Cabinet Office may issue Cabinet Office circulars to supplement or update guidance in the Cabinet Manual. The Cabinet Manual 2023 refers to some current Cabinet Office circulars. These and other current circulars are available on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's website www.dpmc.govt.nz/cabinet-office-circulars.
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