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Introduction 1In January this year the Cabinet Office issued guidance on government decision making in the pre-election period.[1] That guidance reiterates that the government has the right to govern as usual until the election. As in previous...

Introduction 1In January this year the Cabinet Office issued guidance on government decision making in the pre-election period.1 That guidance reiterates that the government has the right to govern as usual until the election. As in previous election...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee, to make the following appointments to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be Additional Members of the said Order: His...

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND The Queen has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Sir Robert James Charles, KNZM, CBE, of...

This page contains the text of a speech given by Michael Webster, Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council, to the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand in August 2017. It provides a history of the New Zealand Cabinet...

Introduction This page provides general information about the matters Ministers, departments and other state sector agencies should consider in an election year. It also describes the process of forming and appointing a government following an election...

Introduction 1Following the general election on 17 October 2020, the Leader of the Labour Party has announced that she is able to lead a government that has the support of a majority of the House. 2In accordance with the convention on caretaker...

The Queen's Service Medal: ALLEN, Mrs Kataraina Kathy For services to the community Mrs Kathy Allen has contributed to a number of community organisations in the Gisborne region for more than 20 years. Mrs Allen has been involved with Age Concern in...

Introduction 1Following the general election on 17 October 2020, the Leader of the Labour Party has announced that she is able to lead a government that has the support of a majority of the House. 2In accordance with the convention on caretaker...

To be a Companion of the said Order: BAXTER, Mr Paul Richard For services to the New Zealand Fire Service Mr Paul Baxter was Chief Executive and National Commander of the New Zealand Fire Service from 2012 until stepping down in March 2017. Mr Baxter...

Introduction 1The New Zealand Labour Party and the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand have signed a cooperation agreement.  This circular sets out the next steps in the transition to a new administration. Appointment of the new ministry...

Introduction 1This circular provides practical guidance for Ministers[1] and departments on implementing the cooperation agreement between the Labour Party and the Green Party entered into when the government was formed following the 2020 general...

Introduction 1This circular provides practical guidance for Ministers[1] and departments on implementing the cooperation agreement between the Labour Party and the Green Party entered into when the government was formed following the 2020 general...

Email request forms Below is a list of the different forms that Ministers’ offices might need to submit to Cabinet Office on their Minister’s behalf. Ministers’ offices should copy the relevant form into an email, fill it out, and then send it to...

Policy development often involves engagement with citizens and/or interest groups to gather views on issues and options. Any non-government consultation process should be discussed with the Minister’s office before proposals are developed for Cabinet....

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest 1 October 2019 - 30 September 2020 Management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 October 2019 – 30 September 2020pdf184.26 KB Explanatory note...

The Queen’s Service Medal: ADSHEAD, Mrs Gillian Mary (Gill), JP For services to conservation Mrs Gill Adshead and her husband Kevin Adshead began the Mataia Restoration Project in 2005, undertaking pest control on Mrs Adshead’s family farm of 1,300...

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: GERRARD, Professor Juliet Ann For services to science Professor Juliet Gerrard is a biochemist at the University of Auckland and was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor,...

To be a Member of the Order of New Zealand: DURIE, Professor Emeritus Sir Mason Harold, KNZM For services to New Zealand Sir Mason Durie, over more than 40 years, has been at the forefront of a transformational approach to Māori health and has played...

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Medal: Servicewoman D For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Servicewoman D was deployed in the Middle East in 2018 and undertook special duties in 2019. She led significant developments that enhanced...

The New Zealand Antarctic Medal: FITZGERALD, Mr Eugene Brian (Brian) For services to Antarctic exploration and heritage Mr Brian Fitzgerald was the first New Zealander to survey Antarctica as the only official surveyor on the New Zealand Official...

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: CHAMBERS, Professor Stephen Thomas For services to infectious disease research Professor Stephen Chambers established the Infectious Diseases Department at Christchurch Hospital in 1987, the first...

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order: FANNING, Mr Francis Anthony For services to the community Mr Francis Fanning has undertaken voluntary community service for 45 years through a range of organisations, including in leadership and...

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: CARTER, The Right Honourable David Cunningham For services as a Member of Parliament and as Speaker of the House of Representatives The Right Honourable David Carter was Speaker of the House...

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit: ABERAHAMA, Inspector Tamuera Aitama (Sam) For services to the New Zealand Police and the community Inspector Sam Aberahama has worked for the New Zealand Police since 1988 in Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and...

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit: AITKEN, Mr Denis William, JP For services to the dairy industry and the community Mr Denis Aitken has had a long-term involvement with the Holstein Friesian breed of dairy cattle in New Zealand. Mr...

Papers seeking agreement to policy/approval for additional resources to implement that policy should be submitted to the Cabinet committee responsible for that area of government activity. The Cabinet committee may refer such papers to the Cabinet ...

Impact analysis, within the context of preparing Cabinet material, is a process of defining the policy or operational problem that needs to be addressed, identifying policy objectives, and the full range of feasible options for addressing that problem....

This section outlines the need for a range of consultation on Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and the process for consultation, including: the process for departmental consultation, which includes consultation with the Department of the Prime...

For detailed guidance about select committees, see paragraphs 7.108 to 7.122 of the Cabinet Manual, and the Public Service Commission’s guidance entitled Officials and Select Committees – Guidelines. Departments may not make a formal...

Summary of Key Points Cabinet has agreed to adopt a policy framework for regulating occupations. A copy of the framework is attached to this circular. All departments and agencies should follow the principles contained in the framework when...

A Cabinet agenda is generated on the basis of items listed against the meeting event in CabNet. Items are listed against a meeting event in CabNet as a result of Ministers’ offices and agencies nominating a meeting for the consideration of their...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 28 Aug 2020 "Official Information Act request relating to Green School Taranaki" Information being released Response to request asking for information on Cabinet decision-making on the Green School in...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 7 Sep 2020 "Official Information Act request relating to Facial recognition technology" Information being released Response to request relating to facial recognition technology.

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 22 Sep 2020 "Official Information Act request relating to Letter of commission for the Governor General" Information being released A copy of the Commission appointing Dame Patsy Reddy as Governor-...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 9 Oct 2020 "Official Information Act request relating to Royal Commission into Historical Abuse" Information being released Cabinet and Cabinet Committee agendas relating to the setting up of the Royal...