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DPMC occupies a unique position at the centre of New Zealand's system of democratic government. Its purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. DPMC's overall area of responsibility is in helping to provide, at an...

The Cabinet Office is a ‘government secretariat’ that provides impartial support to central government decision-making processes. This section includes: the role of Cabinet and the Executive Council Ministerial portfolios the functions of the...

DPMC's overall area of responsibility is helping to provide, at an administrative level, the 'constitutional and institutional glue' that underlies our system of parliamentary democracy. Ensuring that executive government functions well requires us to...

In this section, you'll find the Honours lists and information for and about recipients. It includes: Honours lists from 1995 to today a historical archive of honours lists is available from the New Zealand Gazette...

The Cabinet Manual is an authoritative guide to central government decision making for Ministers, their offices, and those working within government. It is also a primary source of information on New Zealand's constitutional arrangements, as seen through...

DPMC’s purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. This means providing high-quality impartial advice and support services to the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Governor-General on a daily basis. In addition, DPMC...

DPMC is one of the three central agencies responsible for coordinating and managing public sector performance. The others are the State Services Commission and the Treasury. DPMC strives to support a high standard of executive decision making by...

The Prime Minister is the political leader of the Government and the country – and its main public 'face.' The Prime Minister is also the chair of the Cabinet, and is responsible for the effective operation of executive government. These roles combine...

We provide advice, administrative, and support services so the Governor-General can perform her roles and duties effectively. We also maintain Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland.

To deliver our purpose of advancing an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand, we perform four core functions. Executive government advice and support – serving the Prime Minister and Cabinet Our Policy Advisory Group (PAG) provides...

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...

The key elements of the SGE's role are: advice and support to the Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Senior Management Team leadership of strategic planning and oversight of DPMC's strategic and organisational development...

The Policy Advisory Group (PAG) acts as the Prime Minister’s policy 'eyes and ears'. PAG plays an important role in providing the Prime Minister with advice on emerging policy issues and supporting her office. We provide expert advice on policy and...

This directory provides information on ministerial portfolios and responsibilities (excluding Deputy and Associate Minister positions). Its purpose is to provide a record of the departments and other agencies, votes and legislation associated with each...

The Executive Council is the highest formal instrument of government. It is the part of the executive branch of government that carries out formal acts of government. By convention, the Executive Council comprises all Ministers of the Crown, whether...

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is one of the three central agencies responsible for coordinating and managing public sector performance. The other agencies are the State Services Commission and the Treasury.  Our...

These are the statutory and formal responsibilities of the Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council. The statutory and formal responsibilities of the Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council are to:...

1. Postnominal Letters Postnominals (abbreviations after a name) may be shown with or without points (full stops); e.g. K.N.Z.M. or KNZM. Knights A knight of an Order of Chivalry may use the appropriate postnominal letters after his name; e.g. Sir...

Rolls of the New Zealand Gallantry Awards (established 1999). The Victoria Cross for New Zealand For most conspicuous gallantry, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy...

New Zealand Gallantry Awards and criteria 1. The New Zealand Gallantry Awards are Royal honours. They are designed to recognise acts of gallantry carried out at risk to or sacrifice of life, by members of the New Zealand Armed Forces and support...

The insignia of orders of chivalry, orders and certain decorations are usually accompanied by information cards which detail how the individual insignia should be worn. These notes are a guide on how the various insignia should be mounted for...

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Although the information on this web site has been prepared with care and in good faith, this site is an information service only, and no guarantee is given that the information is complete, accurate or up to date, or that it can be relied upon for any...

Back to Statement of Financial Performance In 2002-2003, Crown Revenue was $15.2 million, and Output Expenses were $14.5 million. In 2003-2004, Crown Revenue was $15.2 million, and Output Expenses were $14.5 million. In 2004-2005, Crown Revenue was $16.1...

Back to Statement of Financial Position Provision for employee entitlements for 2005/2006 was $485,000. Provision for employee entitlements for 2006/2007 was $499,000. Provision for repayment of surplus for 2005/2006 was $106,000. Provision for repayment...

Back to Statement of Financial Position Inventory for 2005/2006 was $383,000. Inventory for 2006/2007 was $417,000. Receivables/ Prepayments for 2005/2006 were $29,000. Receivables/ Prepayments for 2006/2007 were $50,000. Cash/ bank for 2005/2006 was $1,...

Back to Statement of Financial Performance In 2001-2002, Crown Revenue was $13.3 million, and Output Expenses were $11.7 million. In 2002-2003, Crown Revenue was $15.2 million, and Output Expenses were $14.5 million. In 2003-2004, Crown Revenue was $15.2...

Back to Statement of Financial Position Inventory for 2004/2005 was $372,000. Inventory for 2005/2006 was $383,000. Receivables/ Prepayments for 2004/2005 were $78,000. Receivables/ Prepayments for 2005/2006 were $29,000. Crown debtor for 2004/2005 was $...

Back to Statement of Financial Position Provision for employee entitlements for 2004/2005 was $465,000. Provision for employee entitlements for 2005/2006 was $485,000. Provision for repayment of surplus for 2004/2005 was $1,000,000. Provision for...