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The National Security Group provides leadership across New Zealand’s ‘all hazards – all risks’ national security community to strengthen national resilience, develop situational understanding, and improve coordination and collaboration on nationally...

The National Security Systems Directorate leads, coordinates and supports our national security system activities that deliver a secure and resilient New Zealand. The National Security Systems Directorate (NSSD): Provides stewardship to New Zealand’s...

Latest News and Updates Date Title 13 October 2021 Commissioning Briefs - Proactive Release 24 September 2021 Mid-term Review of the 2019 Mental Health Package

The purpose of the Unit is to ensure awareness of whether selected, priority projects are on track to deliver the intended benefits within the intended timeframes – and, if not, to work with the responsible minister and agency to identify what needs to...

The National Security Policy Directorate provides policy leadership on matters related to national security and intelligence. Our work supports the system through long-term planning, forward-looking examination of emerging trends and issues, and...

Ministry of Transport case study: The Policy Project has worked with several public sector agencies as part of the ongoing focus to improve policy quality across the public sector. Here is what the Ministry of Transport had to say about...

Inland Revenue case study: Inland Revenue has committed to applying the Policy Capability Framework every 6 months as a health check. This case study outlines Inland Revenue’s policy capability journey and how they have used the Policy...

We've created three policy improvement frameworks to help government agencies deliver great policy advice. They promote a more joined-up and consistent approach to improving individual’s policy skills, organisational capability, and the quality of advice...

The work of the Christ Church Cathedral Working Group (CCWG) has now finished. Read the Cathedral Working Group Recommendation Report which recommended reinstatement. The Christ Church Cathedral Working Group (CCWG) was established by the...

Dame Catherine Tizard, born 1931, has made a valuable contribution to community and public life in New Zealand. She has been active in a wide variety of community, welfare, and cultural organisations for more than two decades and is a strong supporter of...

Government House provides administrative and support services for the Governor-General and maintains Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland. Government House in Wellington The Rt...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's first term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2011. 2011 PMCSA Files released in 2011 Date...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's second term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2013. 2013 PMCSA Files released in 2013 Date...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's third term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2015. 2015 PMCSA Files released in 2015 Date...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's fourth term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2018. 2018 PMCSA Files released in...

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman's terms and Professor Gerrard's previous term as PMCSA. It contains key reports and documents which were published during their respective terms. Professor Sir Peter...

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...

The work of the Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission has now finished. Read the report of the Inquiry and find out more in the section below. The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission was established in November 2018 to examine the role...

The New Zealand Cross: RASHID, Dr Naeem (Posthumous) Deceased 15 March 2019, Christchurch Citation On Friday 15 March 2019, Dr Naeem Rashid and his son arrived to attend afternoon prayer at the Al Noor Mosque on Deans Avenue in Christchurch. They...

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor (PMCSA) provides independent scientific advice to the Prime Minister and the Government, and comments on and contributes to scientific issues and debates of public importance. This page contains a selection of...

The Residential Red Zone Offer Recovery Plan identifies that new Crown offers need to be made to the owners of vacant, insured commercial and uninsured improved red zone properties and as soon as practicable. The Recovery Plan was approved by the...

The Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan was approved by the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee and gazetted in November 2015. It balances the need for a speedy recovery of the earthquake-damaged Port with the wider recovery needs of the...

The Christchurch Central Recovery Plan was approved by the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Hon Gerry Brownlee and gazetted in July 2012. The vision in the Recovery Plan is that Central Christchurch will become the thriving heart of an...

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: BROUGHTON, Mr Peter David (Rāwiri Paratene), ONZM For services to Māori, film and theatre Mr Rāwiri Paratene is an acclaimed actor, writer and director for stage and screen, who has been active over...

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit: AHMED, Mr Farid For services to interfaith communities Mr Farid Ahmed is an active member of the Christchurch Muslim community and, following the March 2019 terror attack, has spoken at numerous public...

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit: ALOESE-MOE, Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Su'a, JP For services to the Pacific community Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Aloese-Moe has been contributing to the health and education sector for the Pacific community...

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration: BLYTHEN, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Dean For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blythen has been posted to the Strategic Commitments and Engagement Branch of the New...

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: FARRELLY, Mr Christopher Patrick Thomas (Chris) For services to health and the community Mr Chris Farrelly was founding CEO of the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) Manaia Health in Whangarei...

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: CARRINGTON, Ms Lisa Marie, MNZM For services to canoe racing Ms Lisa Carrington is New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, having won six Olympic medals, five gold and one bronze, across a...

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order: CHADWICK, The Honourable Stephanie Anne (Steve) For services to local government and as a Member of Parliament The Honourable Steve Chadwick has contributed to both national and local government in New...

The Queen’s Service Medal: AGNEW, Mrs Jennifer (Jenny) For services to historical research and the Chinese community Mrs Jenny Agnew was a secondary school teacher for more than 40 years in Darfield, Winton and Christchurch and has contributed...

The Policy Advisory Group (PAG) consists of the Deputy Chief Executive, Policy and 11 senior, carefully-selected policy advisors. These advisors bring together a range of skills and deep experience in areas such as law, business, economic policy,...

Responsibilities include supporting ethnic communities and working to maximise the benefits of diverity and inclusion for all New Zealanders.

Join us as we share stories and insights from New Zealand and abroad that can boost our policy making. What makes great policy? Or what makes policy great? Follow our blog for our posts on initiatives from New Zealand and abroad – there’s a lot they can...

The National Security Intelligence Priorities - Whakaarotau Marumaru Aotearoa - outline key areas of interest and define where intelligence can support government to make informed decisions about national security.  The 13 National...

Frequently Asked Questions about the He Whenua Taurikura Master's Scholarship Who has established this scholarship? How much are the scholarships worth? How many scholarships are available in this round? What costs does the funding cover? How will...