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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...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for the preparation of requests ('bids') from Ministers for bills to be awarded places on the 2021 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and departments are asked to consider legislative priorities...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for the preparation of requests ('bids') from Ministers for bills to be awarded places on the 2021 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and departments are asked to consider legislative priorities...

Introduction 1 This circular sets out the process for developing the Statutes Amendment Bill in 2021. Process for the Bill This circular sets out the seven key steps involved in the preparation of Statutes Amendment Bills, which range from the...

Introduction 1 This circular sets out the process for developing the Statutes Amendment Bill in 2021. Process for the Bill This circular sets out the seven key steps involved in the preparation of Statutes Amendment Bills, which range from the...

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...

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...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for the preparation of requests (‘bids’) from Ministers for bills to be awarded places on the 2020 Legislation Programme. 2Information on the Legislation Programme, including the priority...

Introduction 1The Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition) are the government's key point of reference for assessing whether draft legislation conforms to accepted legal and constitutional principles.  2The Legislation Guidelines set out guidance...

Introduction 1The Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition) are the government's key point of reference for assessing whether draft legislation conforms to accepted legal and constitutional principles. 2The Legislation Guidelines set out guidance on...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for the preparation of requests ('bids') from Ministers for bills to be awarded places on the 2022 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and departments are asked to consider legislative priorities...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for the preparation of requests ('bids') from Ministers for bills to be awarded places on the 2022 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and departments are asked to consider legislative...

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest 1 October 2020 - 30 September 2021 Management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 October 2020 – 30 September 2021pdf453.05 KB Explanatory note...

The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern: Power to Act for Group of Ministers over the Holiday Period 2021/2022 The following...

Revised Fees Framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest This circular has been updated to include minor technical amendments. 1Cabinet has recently approved a modified Fees Framework for determining or reassessing...

Summary 1The government wishes to see a more diverse range of individuals appointed to government bodies. Cabinet has directed those involved in appointment processes to explore alternative means of finding candidates if existing methods do not...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-21-MIN-0353 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-20-MIN-0517 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-20-MIN-0536 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-21-MIN-0136 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-21-MIN-0282 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-20-SUB-0525 or CAB-20-MIN-0525 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-20-MIN-0535 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (...

Key Points This circular provides advice on the appointment of public servants to statutory boards. The circular notes that: Cabinet has agreed that, as a general rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory boards. There...

This circular has been updated to reflect the changes to Ministerial portfolios that took place on 14 June 2022. 1The Prime Minister has agreed to the updated terms of reference and membership of Cabinet committees. The Cabinet committees are: 1....

CO (20) 9: Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership This circular has been updated to reflect the changes to Ministerial portfolios that took place on 14 June 2022. 1The Prime Minister has agreed to the updated terms of reference and...