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The purpose of the New Zealand Royal Honours system is to recognise those who have served and achieved. Honours are administered by the Honours Unit, which is part of the Cabinet Office.

If you're a government agency or an individual that provides advice to decision makers, you'll find a wealth of tools, advice and information here to help you.

Greater Christchurch has moved from the recovery phase to one of regeneration. The focus by local and central Government is on creating new partnerships and a shift to local leadership.

The Security and Intelligence Group (SIG) of DPMC plays a pivotal role in leading, coordinating and supporting New Zealand’s National Security and Intelligence system.

SIG’s mandated function is to:

The Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, is also the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction. The Child Poverty Unit has been established in DPMC to support her in this capacity. 

The department often houses or coordinates special units, task forces or reviews that provide advice on a particular issue or issues over a period of time.

Units the department has housed or is housing include: