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To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order: WELLS, Ms Clare Elizabeth For services to early childhood education Ms Clare Wells has been a key driver of quality early childhood education for more than 40 years. Ms Wells is currently a board member...

The Queen’s Service Medal: ANDERSON, Miss Agnes Miller (Nan) For services to choral music Miss Nan Anderson was inaugural Vice President of the New Zealand Choral Federation from 1985 to 2002 and a founding member of the Canterbury-Westland branch....

Apart from Acts of Parliament, Orders in Council are the main method the Government uses to put into action decisions that need legal force. They are undertaken by the Executive Council. Many Orders in Council were put in place in response to the...

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...

Terrorism is a growing international problem and New Zealand is not immune. Counter-terrorism is an important part of the work of the New Zealand Intelligence Community. The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) and New Zealand Security...

HICKMAN, Major Graham Ross For services to the New Zealand Defence Force and brass bands Major Graham Hickman has led the New Zealand Army Band to be recognised by the Edinburgh Military Tattoo as one of the top three tattoo acts in the world, and by...

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order: BISLEY, Mr Alastair Miles For services to the State Mr Alastair Bisley has been Chair of the Land and Water Forum, which has close to 70 stakeholder members, since 2008. In this role Mr...

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: ADAMS, Ms Valerie Kasanita, ONZM For services to athletics Ms Valerie Adams is a world-renowned shot putter who has won four World Championship gold medals, two Olympic gold medals, three...

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: FAULL, Distinguished Professor Richard Lewis Maxwell, ONZM For services to medical research Distinguished Professor Richard Faull has been involved with the University of Auckland for 38...

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit: BALLANCE, Ms Alison Patricia For services to natural history, filmmaking and broadcasting Ms Alison Ballance is a zoologist and science communicator who has attained a high profile in New Zealand...

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

Back to Statement of Financial Performance In 2000-2001, Crown Revenue was $11.7 million, and Output Expenses were $12.4 million. In 2001-2002, Crown Revenue was $13.3 million, and Output Expenses were $11.7 million. In 2002-2003, Crown Revenue was...

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...

On 30 August 2018, the Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi released the Government’s response to a Technical Advisory Group’s report into how New Zealand responds to natural disasters and emergencies. The Government’s response addresses the...

The Hurunui/Kaikōura Earthquakes Recovery Act 2016 is a key part of the government’s response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on 14 November 2016. You can view a copy of the Act on the New Zealand Legislation website. Hurunui/...

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...

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...

The National Assessments Bureau is mostly made up of analysts – who are responsible for producing assessments – along with a number of specialist roles. Analysts typically cover geographic issues, for example specific countries or regions, or topics such...

The National Assessments Bureau provides independent and impartial assessments on events and developments relevant to New Zealand's national security and international relations. These assessments inform government decision making. A crucial part of any...

The National Cyber Policy Office was established in 2012. The Office leads the development of cyber security policy advice and provides advice to the government on investing in cyber security activities. We also conduct outreach with...

In this section is everything you need to know about New Zealand's Intelligence and Security Act 2017. In March 2016, Sir Michael Cullen and Dame Patsy Reddy presented their findings from the First Independent Review of Intelligence and Security in New...

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...