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This Cabinet material has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Hon Chris Hipkins, Leader of the House. Accessible HTML version Part of the Cabinet decision is extracted below in HTML....

The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of (Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern), Prime Minister:    Christchurch Call Unit The following documents have been included...

Th following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Minister for National Security and Intelligence:      Managing Foreign Terrorist Fighters...

Cabinet paper lodged 8 April 2021. Cabinet minute dated 19 April 2021. Accessible HTML version Part of the Cabinet decision is extracted below in HTML. If you require a full HTML version of this Cabinet decision release, please contact information@...

This page contains documents prepared for release by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of the appropriate Ministers. The Report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on...

Ken Douglas, born 1935, is a leading trade unionist and has been committed to and concerned with the working conditions in New Zealand for over 30 years. He has not only made a significant contribution to the trade union movement in New Zealand, but is...

The development of legislation is a complex and time-consuming process requiring careful planning and co-ordination. The basic process for developing government legislation, contained in paragraph 7.22 of the Cabinet Manual, is as follows: decision...

Cabinet and Cabinet committees consider papers on primary (bills) and secondary (regulations and Orders in Council) legislation. The CabGuide contains information on the legislation process, divided into sections on bills and regulations, including...

Introduction 1This circular sets out advice on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the New Zealand response, and the effect of The Queen’s death on New Zealand’s constitutional situation, including implications for Cabinet processes and other matters...

Introduction 1This circular sets out advice on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the New Zealand response, and the effect of The Queen’s death on New Zealand’s constitutional situation, including implications for Cabinet processes and other matters...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite Proactive Release - Report on Overseas Travel: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern (CAB-22-SUB-0320/CAB-22-MIN-0320) as a reference. The following documents...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite Proactive Release - Report on Overseas Travel: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and Hon Damien O'Connor (CAB-22-SUB-0321/CAB-22-MIN-...

A good Cabinet paper includes a clear statement of purpose, is based on sound information and analysis, and is well consulted across agencies, Ministers, and government parties. Good papers reflect robust policy development, and are informed by evidence...

The Implementation Unit supports the public service to strengthen implementation of Government’s key priorities. This guidance is to assist those responsible for implementing complex programmes, and draws on agencies’ experience and expertise. The...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite Proactive Release: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Carmel Sepuloni and Hon Aupito William Sio (CAB-22-SUB-0275/CAB-22-MIN-0275) as a...

The Queen's Service Order The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The Queen's Service Order: QSO To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Sir David Rendel Kingston GASCOIGNE, KNZM, CBE Dated at Wellington this...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order:...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Dr Susan...

Special Honours List 4 March 2019 THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: The Honourable Helen...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Catherine...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on 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: Ms Cassia Joy Coles (Joy Cowley), DCNZM, OBE, of Featherston...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be a Knight Grand Companion of the said Order: The...

New Year Honours 2017 The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Valerie...

The Queen's Service Order The Queen has been pleased to make the following Additional appointment to The Queen's Service Order: QSO To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Lady Janine Elizabeth MATEPARAE Dated at Wellington this 24th day of...

New Zealand Bravery Awards The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Bravery Awards: The New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) Christopher Mark FOOT Citation In Dunedin on the evening of 15 January 2014, Mr Chris Foot and his...

Special Honours List 27 June 2016 THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: Dame Patricia Lee...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: The...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on 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: Mr Richard Hugh McCaw, of Christchurch. For services to New...

New Zealand Gallantry Awards The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Gallantry Awards. New Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS) To receive the New Zealand Gallantry Star: New Zealand Defence Force Major Geoffrey Michael FARADAY...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Professor Sir Peter David Gluckman...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite Proactive Release - Report on Overseas Travel: Prime Minister and Hon Nanaia Mahuta (CAB-22-SUB-0330 / CAB-22-MIN-0330) as a reference. The...

The Cabinet appointment paper below outlines the headings and an example of the information that needs to be included in an appointment paper. These are set out in the style that should be used. Use the template ...

Process for the development and making of regulations Download a PDF of the regulation work flow below. Regulation workflowpdf103.56 KB The process for developing regulations to be made by Order in Council, contained in paragraph 7.91 ...

The following template must be used for all papers requesting a priority in the annual Legislation Programme. The template indicates the headings to be used, and each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not...

As part of the Cyber Security Strategy, the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications releases an annual report on activities under each of the priority areas set out in the strategy. This report provides a summary of progress against the...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for bids for bills to be awarded places on the 2023 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and agencies are asked to consider legislative priorities for the remainder of the term of the 53rd...