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The Tier 2 Policy Leaders’ Network constitutes deputy chief executives with policy responsibilities from every Public Service agency. The Network’s monthly meetings are chaired by Brook Barrington, Head of the Policy Profession. The scope of the matters...

Engaging individuals and groups from the community to participate in policy design and development through: providing information asking for feedback and reaction involving people collaboration empowering decision making and action....

Laws should give effect to the policy intent while upholding legal and constitutional principles. Careful policy analysis and early consideration of legislative design helps achieve this outcome. It’s important for the policy process to...

Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi analysis applies the terms and concepts in the texts of the Treaty to policy development and implementation. On this page: Why you should use it What it involves What you will get out of it Ideal...

This page directs you to the agencies to contact for information and assistance on the regeneration of greater Christchurch, along with some useful contacts. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) was established as a government department...

DPMC has a variety of publicly available information that will be useful for media. Here are links to some key information, such as our annual report and briefings to incoming Ministers (BIMs), along with links to related agencies and other useful...

If you would like to make a general enquiry to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet please use the form below. If you wish to submit an Official Information Act request, please see our guidance page How to make an Official Information Act (...

As part of developing the National Security Long-term Insights Briefing, DPMC commissioned an independent survey to explore what national security means to people living in New Zealand, which threats are of most concern to them, and how we can...

Responsibilities include economic development, enterprise policy, major events, and space policy and legislation.  The portfolio is also responsible for the Procurement Functional Leadership programme. 

The directory of Ministerial portfolios is updated regularly below. The portfolio description provided on each page of the directory is intended to offer a general overview of the role of the portfolio Minister, and is not a complete description of the...

The aim of the RCOI response is for a diverse, inclusive, and safe Aotearoa New Zealand. The Government has agreed to a set of principles to guide the response to the report, ko to tatau kainga tenei. The principles of the response are: Te Tiriti...

Photo credit: Mark Mitchell What is Cabinet? Cabinet is the central decision-making body of executive government. It provides a collective forum for Ministers to decide significant government issues. The following matters must be submitted to...

Cabinet committees provide the forum for more detailed consideration and discussion of issues before reference to Cabinet. Most Cabinet committees are standing committees of Cabinet, and meet regularly. Unlike Cabinet, officials may be invited to attend...

The Right Honourable (PC) New Zealand Members of His Majesty’s Privy Council Current members Listed in order of precedence Appointed PALMER,...

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit: AVIA, Ms Donna Tusiata (Tusiata) For services to poetry and the arts Ms Tusiata Avia is an internationally acclaimed poet, performer and children’s author known for her dynamic performance style. Ms...

DPMC is a mid-sized agency of nine business units based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. We have a unique role as the trusted advisor, leader, and steward of our system of executive government. We are unified by an overarching...

Members of Kāpuia, secretariat staff and elders of Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae during their two-day marae hui in Christchurch in July 2022. Kāpuia provides independent advice to the Government on its response to the Royal Commission of...

The Kāpuia Pānui newsletter is a regular digest of information of interest to Kāpuia members. Kāpuia members typically receive these Pānui via email in between their scheduled hui meetings. Kāpuia Pānui 2023 17 February 2023...

A list of those who have been awarded a New Zealand Bravery Award. In order of level of award, then alphabetical by surname. THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS For acts of great bravery in situations of extreme danger.  ...

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration: Captain Matthew Gordon Carey (For security reasons relating to the New Zealand Defence Force the identity of the recipient was not made public until 8 March 2023.) For services to the New...

About the Policy Project Great policy advice is the foundation of effective government decision making. It underpins the performance of the economy and the wellbeing of all people in New Zealand. The Policy Project is about building a high...

As well as the many tools and resources we provide on these webpages, we also offer a range of services to help the New Zealand government improve its policy performance. Please contact us at policy.project@dpmc.govt.nz if you’d like to talk about the...

The Schedule of Responsibilities Delegated to Associate Ministers provides a summary list of the responsibilities that portfolio Ministers have delegated to Associate Ministers. This page will be updated from time to time to reflect any substantive...

The Government wants New Zealand to be the best place in the world to be a child. Minister Jan Tinetti, in her role as the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, is the lead Minister of this work. The work is being led by the Child Wellbeing and...

The Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy, launched on 29 August 2019 by the former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, sets out a shared understanding of what’s important for child and youth wellbeing, what government is doing, and how others can help...

The Government is committed to reducing child poverty and improving the wellbeing of all children and young people. Why it matters New Zealand should be a place where all children and young people are loved, confident, happy and healthy, and are...

Alphabetical by surname. This list is updated from time to time to reflect new appointments and deaths of holders of the title. Please contact the Honours Unit if you have any queries about the list. Queen Elizabeth II approved the use and grant of...

Keep up to date on how the response is progressing Royal Commission of Inquiry Response Progress Tracker The Royal Commission of Inquiry Response Progress Tracker provides progress status updates on the 44 recommendations in Ko tō tātou kāinga tēnei:...

Details of the Ministerial List as at 20 March 2023 are set out in the attached file. Notes: all Ministers are members of the Executive Council the Parliamentary Under-Secretaries are part of executive government, but are not members...