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4 September 2020 The following list shows the sequence in which the insignia of Orders, Decorations and Medals should be worn in New Zealand. It in no way affects the precedence conferred by the Statutes of certain Orders upon the members thereof. Post...

Under section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 (GCR Act), the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration (the Minister) previously had the power to approve proposals to make changes to planning documents, such as Resource...

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...

Watch Groups are formed in response to a potential, emerging or actual event. They are a tool to obtain situational clarity in what is often a chaotic environment, and are responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to ensure effective management...

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...

“National security” in the New Zealand context encompasses more than the traditional definition of security as solely the preserve of defence, law enforcement and intelligence agencies. New Zealand takes an “all hazards – all risks” approach to national...

Seven key objectives underpin the “all hazards” approach New Zealand takes to national security. Ensuring public safety — providing for, and mitigating risks to, the safety of citizens and communities (all hazards and threats, whether...

The New Zealand Government’s responsibility for national security involves balancing many competing interests, including short-term and long-term, domestic and external, public and private, and financial and non-financial. To help the Government strike...

New Zealand’s National Security System provides for a coordinated government response. In it: risks are identified and managed; the response is timely and appropriate; national resources are applied effectively; adverse outcomes are minimised;...

Central government bears the main responsibility for New Zealand’s national security. This is due to a combination of its primary responsibility for international relations, its ability to direct civil and military assets, the technical and operational...

For any national security risk (or major element of such a risk), a lead agency is identified. The lead agency is the agency with the primary mandate for managing a particular hazard or risk across the “4Rs” of risk reduction, readiness, response and...

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...

“ODESC” is the overall phrase used to describe the formal structure of senior officials which manages national security in New Zealand in both its governance and its response modes. ODESC is also the name for the committee of Chief Executives which,...

Welcome to the Policy Methods Toolbox The Policy Methods Toolbox is a repository of policy development methods that helps policy practitioners identify and select the right approach for their policy initiative. This first release of the...

Quality commissioning is the starting point for producing quality policy advice. Many different things can initiate the need to produce policy advice. Ministers regularly ask for it. External events can precipitate the need for it. Our...

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. Good engagement practice and ensuring a focus on engagement...

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...

We’ve brought together examples of how agencies and policy practitioners are using the Policy Project frameworks and tools in their policy practice. We’ll add to these case studies over time. They provide useful insights into how the...

Great policy managers build high performing policy teams that deliver great policy advice. That means ensuring the policy team knows what it’s trying to achieve, has a culture of constructive challenge, innovation and continuous improvement....

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...