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Submissions close on 7 July for the Ministerial Review: Better Responses to Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies in New Zealand.

The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration (Nicky Wagner) released the ChristChurch Cathedral Reinstatement Offer today. More information on the Cathedral Working Group website

The report titled Lessons from the Canterbury earthquake sequence provides a whole-of-government perspective on the lessons from the Government’s recovery efforts from the Canterbury earthquake disaster. Whole of Government Report – Lessons from the...

A Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) follow-up review of the New Zealand Intelligence Community has been released.

A draft disposal schedule for the NZSIS, GCSB, and National Security Group of DPMC is open for feedback from 19 November-10 December 2018.

Report on the Operation of the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017   Purpose As the Minister responsible for the administration of the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 (Act), I am required under section 24 to present a...

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The Royal Commission invites current and former employees and contractors of the following State sector agencies to approach it if they believe that they can assist its inquiry: Department of Internal Affairs / Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of the...

The Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy was launched on 29 August 2019, at Kaitao school in Rotorua. The Strategy sets out a shared understanding of what’s important for child and youth wellbeing, what government is doing, and how others can help...

Introduction 1This circular sets out guidelines agreed by Cabinet for policy-makers to consider the Treaty of Waitangi in policy development and implementation. Background 2The Treaty of Waitangi (the Treaty) is one of the major sources of New...

1. Executive summary Housing affects a variety of social outcomes and is a critical component of household assets Houses have a long life and vary greatly by type and location, and households typically make infrequent and long-lasting choices about...

DPMC's latest strategic intentions were published on 1 August 2014.  Since then: In February 2015, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), which had been a separate department, became a departmental agency hosted by DPMC, and In...

Key points 1This circular sets out the new requirements for central government agencies to estimate and disclose the greenhouse gas emission implications when certain types of policy proposals are presented to Cabinet.  2 A Climate Implications...

The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Gallantry Awards. See Special Honours List – 20 April 2013

From July 1 2020, the COVID-19 All-of-Government Response Group has formally become a business unit of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The response to COVID-19 has required a significant effort from across government and will...

Introduction 1This circular sets out Cabinet's expectations for the management of investments and both physical and intangible assets by the following types of organisation (agencies): 1.1all departments (including departmental agencies) as...

Key points 1This circular sets out the requirements for central government agencies to estimate and disclose the greenhouse gas emission implications when certain types of policy proposals are presented to Cabinet. It has been updated to reflect...

Below are text descriptions highlighting selected data points for charts in the Child Poverty Indicators Report. Text description for Figure 1 – Proportion of children living in households with OTIs of more than 30%, 40% and 50% (2006/07-2018/19)...

Responsibilities include the strategic policy framework, legislation, and regulations which give shape to the ACC scheme, including ACC levies.

Responsibilities include the health and safety at work regulatory system and the employment relations and standards regulatory system, including the over-arching employment relations framework and prescribed minimum standards, such as the minimum wage...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for Ministers and agencies seeking approvals relating to government regulatory proposals. 2This circular replaces CO (17) 3, and updates Cabinet’s requirements for impact analysis.  The...

Key Points 1This circular provides guidance on the management of parliamentary business after Parliament has been dissolved. The key points are as follows: 1.1all parliamentary business will lapse on Sunday, 6 September, when Parliament is...

Government Decisions and Actions in the Pre-election Period This circular has been updated to reflect the election date announced by the Prime Minister on 17 August 2020. Introduction 1As announced by the Prime Minister on 17 August 2020, the 2020...

Chief Executive's statement of responsibility In signing this information, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the information on strategic intentions for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. This information has been prepared in...

Responsibilities include making regulations to provide safe and suitable food in New Zealand and for export, and working with Australia on joint standards for food labelling and composition.

Responsibilities include the system for managing land titles, geodetic and cadastral survey systems, topographic information, hydrographic information, managing Crown property, and decision-making around foreign ownership of sensitive land and business...

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...

Reporting on the child poverty related indicators New Zealand should be a place where all children and young people are loved, confident, happy and healthy, and are empowered to reach their full potential. Too many children and young people live in...

DPMC 2020/21 Gender Pay Agency Action Plan Integrating diversity and inclusion is a key ingredient for our organisational success - it helps DPMC  and NEMA improve our services to the Government and people of New Zealand, and to attract and retain...

Responsibilities include the regulation of the building and construction sector, including setting the performance requirements for buildings and building products, and the delivery of the Construction Skills Strategy.

Responsibilities include oversight of New Zealand’s main source of residential natural disaster cover.

Responsibilities include promoting the sustainable stewardship of the land in relation to forestry, and developing the role of forestry in the economy and culture of New Zealand.

Responsibilities include protecting and advancing New Zealand’s export interests.

Responsibilities include funding, heritage protection, and support for national arts organisations.