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Proactive Release: Titles of Advice to the Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and Intelligence, and Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence – May 2026 Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been…

Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it., Briefing titles, Titles of briefings provided by the Department of the Prime…

* This report uses static data for health target results (as published at the time) which may differ from other sources that contain revised and updated data. Shorter stays in emergency departments LEAD MINISTER Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health LEAD…

Shorter wait times for elective treatment LEAD MINISTER Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health LEAD AGENCIES Ministry of Health, Director-General of Health, Audrey Sonerson Health New Zealand, Chief Executive, Dr Dale Bramley2 TARGET 95% of people wait less…

Target Baseline (June 2023) Current (March 2026) Status 15% reduction (<900) 1,100 829 On Track Reduced child and youth offending LEAD MINISTER Hon Karen Chhour, Minister for Children LEAD AGENCY Oranga Tamariki, Secretary for Children, Amanda Malu3…

Target Baseline (October 2023) Current (February 2026) Status 20k reduction (165k people) 185,000 138,795 On Track Reduced violent crime LEAD MINISTER Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice LEAD AGENCY Ministry of Justice, Secretary for Justice, Andrew…

Target Baseline (December 2023) Current (March 2026) Status 50k reduction (140k people) 190,000 215,200 At Risk Fewer people on the Jobseeker Support benefit LEAD MINISTER Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Social Development and Employment LEAD AGENCY…

Target Baseline (Term 1, 2023) Current (Term 1, 2026) Status 80% 59.0% 68.8% Probable Increased student attendance LEAD MINISTER Hon David Seymour, Associate Minister of Education LEAD AGENCY Ministry of Education, Secretary for Education, Ellen MacGregor…

47% 24% 22% 45% 28% 23% 24% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 Reading Writing Maths Baseline Actual More students at expected curriculum levels LEAD MINISTER Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Education 7 TARGET 80% of Year…

Target Baseline (December 2023) Current (December 2025) Status 75% reduction (<800 households) 3,141 471 On Track Fewer people in emergency housing LEAD MINISTER Hon Tama Potaka, Associate Minister of Housing LEAD AGENCIES Ministry of Housing and Urban…

Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions 75 76 73 71 70 68 66 63 60 57 55 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 7 2 0 2 8 2 0 2 9 2 0 3 0 Historical* Estimated trajectory Emissions budget 1 (EB1) 2022-2025…

Target Quarterly Report Summary and Fact Sheets for quarter ending 31 March 2026 TARGET SUMMARY Shorter stays in emergency departments 95% of patients to be admitted, discharged, or transferred from an emergency department within six hours. Shorter wait…

The nine Government Targets focus the public sector on achieving improved results in health, education, law and order, work, housing and the environment. Delivery of the Government Targets is the responsibility of a lead minister and lead public service…

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet runs a regular reporting cycle on the Government Targets for the Prime Minister and Cabinet. In this section, you’ll find previous quarterly reporting on the Government Targets., Quarterly Reports,…

The Quarterly Reports are produced to support the Government Targets and contain information on progress toward those targets.

Responsibilities include oversight of the Public Service system, ensuring the work of the Public Service aligns with overall government priorities, machinery of government matters, integrity and conduct, leadership and capability development (including…

Responsibilities relate to universities, polytechnics, and vocational education and training. Includes responsibility for research funding, student loans and allowances, tertiary education fees, Wānanga, foundation and community education, and Private…

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Todd McClay - May 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0143 )" as a reference.…

The Schedule of Responsibilities Delegated to Associate Ministers provides a summary list of the responsibilities that portfolio Ministers have delegated to Associate Ministers. This page will be updated from time to time to reflect any substantive…

348916v3 1 Schedule of Responsibilities Delegated to Associate Ministers and Parliamentary Under-Secretaries [10 June 2026] 348916v3 2 This paper is presented to the House, in accordance with the suggestion of the Standing Orders Committee in its Report…

ADAMS, Emeritus Professor Peter Vaughan, To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, For services to music and music education. Emeritus Professor Peter Adams is an educator and composer who has been a musical director of several music groups for…

COLLIER, Dr Reuben Tuwhakahekeao, MNZM, To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, For services to Māori and education. Dr Reuben Collier (Horouta, Mātaatua, Te Arawa, Tainui) was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2017 for…

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of April 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 2 Apr 2026 OIA-2025/26-0601 Due process and legislative powers during COVID-19 response [PDF, 683…

Rolls of the Order. By honour, then alphabetical by surname., Current members, Knights or Dames Grand Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit (GNZM),   Dames Grand Companion (GNZM) Date appointed ARDERN, The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Kate Laurell…

New Zealand faces a number of complex hazards and national security threats that we define as National Risks. These National Risks could have serious immediate and/or long-term effects on New Zealand’s safety, prosperity and/or national security,…

DELIVER Roles and Governance The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is the strategic steward and leader of the National Resilience System, responsible for: • Driving and implementing the National Risk and Resilience Framework across government…

New Zealand faces a range of complex hazards and national security threats that could have serious, immediate and/or long-term effects on New Zealand’s safety, prosperity, and or national security, requiring national-level intervention and coordination.…

HEMMINGS, Professor Alan Dudley, The New Zealand Antarctic Medal, For services to Antarctic law and environmental protection. Professor Alan Hemmings is an internationally recognised scholar who has contributed to Antarctic science, policy and…

ALLEN, Warrant Officer Class 2 Robert James (Rob), The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force. Warrant Officer Class 2 Rob Allen was seconded to the Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) as the Foreman of Works in…

Alphabetical by surname. This list is updated from time to time to reflect new appointments and deaths of holders of the title. Please contact the Honours Unit if you have any queries about the list. Queen Elizabeth II approved the use and grant of the…

Roll of medal recipients. In alphabetical order “The New Zealand Antarctic Medal may be awarded to those New Zealanders and other persons who either individually or as members of a New Zealand programme in the Antarctic region have made an outstanding…

Nominations History Information for recipients Insignia, Nominations, To nominate someone for The New Zealand Antarctic Medal, see ‘ The New Zealand Antarctic Medal: Nomination guidelines ’. You will need to complete a nomination form ., Eligibility, The…