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Official Information Act 1982 request received on 29 Apr 2020 "Official Information Act request for details of female involvement in extremist ideologies." Information being released DPMC responded to a series of questions made on the topic,...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 2 Jul 2020 "Official Information Act request for information relating to monitoring/productivity measuring software/tools used to monitor staff." Information being released  

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 7 May 2020 "Official Information Act request for information relating to specified Waitangi Tribunal proceedings." Information being released DPMC transferred the request to relevant agencies, and...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 3 Jun 2020 "Official Information Act request for information relating to the Regulations Review Committee and Hagley Oval." Information being released  

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...

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 8 Apr 2020 "Official Information Act request for a list of external contractors and companies involved in the COVID-19 response, and the amounts paid." Information being released DPMC directed the...

New Zealand is a champion of the international rules-based order, and of a free, open and secure internet. The application of international law to state activity online is a critical component of the framework of responsible state behaviour online. It is...

Behavioural insights involves the study of human behaviour, often drawing on empirical research in fields including economics, psychology and sociology. Email Dr Marcos Pelenur at Marcos.Pelenur@eeca.govt.nz to be included in 'community of practice...

Quality commissioning is the starting point for producing quality policy advice.

Communicating advice effectively to a decision-maker relies on the art of good story telling. External Resources New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's central government masterclasses External Conversation trackers and presentations Nikita...

Good quality engagement by government can solve complex problems, can lead to better solutions and build enduring relationships with individuals and groups in the community. External Engagement Resources Guidelines for engagement with Māori Department...

Design thinking is also known as human-centred design, co-design and participatory decision. External Policy Community Resources Service Design Community of practice - Email Ben Briggs at ben.briggs@acc.co.nz to be included in emails and...

The Policy Project has a number of frameworks, tools and resources to support you or your team in developing their policy skills.

As part of our commitment to accountability and transparency, agencies must include information in the Estimates and Annual Reports on the quality of their policy advice, and the satisfaction of their minister with the policy support provided by the...

Good policy advice is underpinned by good evidence. Good evaluation of policy decisions is important because it helps inform future decision-making – and contributes to continuous improvement. External resources Chief Science Advisor Forum Nesta's...

Free and frank advice underpins our system of government. External resources Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's guidance on Free and Frank Advice and Policy Stewardship and Frequently Asked Questions External conversations, speeches and...

Futures thinking is also known as foresight, strategic foresight and futures studies. External resources The Futures Toolkit Strategic Foresight External Policy community resources Strategic Futures Group - Email Cathy.Swanson@ird.govt.nz to be...

Public problems are increasingly complex and connected, which requires policy practitioners to tap into creative answers. Additional Overview Resources OECD Declaration on Public Sector Innovation International Resources Observatory of Public Sector...

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....

This briefing was prepared for the Minister for Emergency Management, in November 2020.

This briefing was prepared for the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, in November 2020.

This briefing was prepared for the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, in November 2020.

This briefing was prepared for the incoming Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern in November 2020.

This briefing was prepared for Ministers, COVID-19 Overview, in November 2020.

This briefing was prepared for the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, in October 2017.

The briefing to the incoming Prime Minister gives an overview of the priorities of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities. This briefing was prepared for the incoming Prime...

This briefing was prepared for the Minister of Health, in November 2020.

As part of its Open Government Partnership work programme, the Policy Project has produced a report on the impact of engagement on the development and implementation of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and related initiatives. The report...

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...

Chief Executive’s foreword Mahia i runga i te rangimārie me te ngākau māhaki With a calm mind and a respectful heart we will always get the best results The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (DPMC's) purpose is to ensure New ...

Dame Anne Salmond is an eminent writer and social scientist who is internationally recognised for her work since the 1970s on cross-cultural exchanges and environmental matters. Dame Anne is a Distinguished Professor of Maori Studies and Anthropology at...

Emeritus Professor Sir Mason Durie, over more than 40 years, has been at the forefront of a transformational approach to Māori health and has played major roles in building the Māori health workforce. Sir Mason has also championed higher education for...

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...

The Associate Minister of Finance (the Minister) has presented the third Annual Report on the Operation of the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 (the Act). Under section 24 of the Act the Minister is required to present an annual...