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The CabGuide provides practical information and advice for public servants and Ministers’ offices on the procedures and operation of the New Zealand Cabinet, Cabinet committees, and the Executive Council. The information on CabGuide is intended to...

Responsibilities include building relationships with small businesses and their representative organisations, championing initiatives across government which benefit small businesses, and ensuring the characteristics of small business are considered in...

Responsiblities include oversight of NZSIS and the role and functions of the Minister under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.

Responsibilities include promoting integrated service delivery that supports whānau in achieving the best outcomes for themselves, and leading the stewardship of the Whānau Ora approach across government.

Responsibilities include oversight of border management, including the detection of and response to illegal activity at the border, the facilitation of the movement of legitimate imports, exports, and travellers, the collection of GST and customs duties...

Responsibilities include promoting participation in community sport and support for both disabled and elite sport.

Responsibilities include oversight of the GCSB and the role and functions of the Minister under the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.

Responsibilities include regulation of charities, distribution of community grants funding, and development and support of community-led initiatives.

Responsibilities include oversight of the administrative support for the courts system and independent judicial decision-making, the collection of fines and reparations, service of court documents, and enforcement of civil judgment orders.

Responsibilities include setting the strategic direction and priorities for Defence, Defence Force deployments, recommending acquisition of significant military capabilities, and maintaining international defence relationships.

Responsibilities include advocating on disability issues, overall strategy for the disability sector (including implementing and monitoring the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities), and promoting and maintaining New...

Responsibilities include oversight of the general conduct, functions, and duties of the Police, and the effective, efficient, and economical management of the Police.

Responsibilities include leading the science and innovation system and setting the direction for government investment.

Responsibilities include issues relating to veterans, including the Veteran’s Pension, and supporting attendance by veterans at commemorative events. 

Responsibilities include maximising opportunities for the positive engagement and contribution of New Zealand's youth population.

Responsibilities include improving outcomes for Pacific peoples.

Responsibilities include leading work across government and with stakeholders in business and the community to improve the lives of New Zealand women and girls.

This publication is part of the CabGuide.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.