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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...

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.

Responsibilities include funding, heritage protection, and support for national arts organisations.

Responsibilities include oversight of the management of remand, community, and custodial sentences and orders, and policy to assist the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.

Responsibilities include leading New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance and the implementation of the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987.

Responsibilities include regulation of the racing industry and betting services.

Responsibilities include ensuring that rural communities can thrive in the face of emerging challenges, providing a rural perspective in government decisions, and improving the resilience of rural communities (adverse events and mental wellness support).

Responsibilities include leading the government's commitment to re-entry to Pike River.

Responsibilities include leading the policy and strategic direction for the immigration system, certifying immigration instructions which set the rules and criteria for the grant of visas and entry permission, and decision-making in regard to individual...

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...

Responsibilities include oversight of the management of the Crown mineral estate, allocation and management of petroleum and mineral permits, management of relevant geoscience data, ensuring well-functioning and competitive energy markets, promoting...

Responsibilities include protecting and promoting the productivity, sustainability and export performance of New Zealand's agricultural sector.

Responsibilities include investment in transport infrastructure and services, regulation, and developing the transport system to maximise economic and social benefits while minimising harm.

Responsibilities include overall climate change policy direction, including the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and targets for emissions reduction.

Responsibilities include setting expectations and priorities for SOEs.

Responsibilities include supporting and promoting tourism.

Responsibilities include early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, and tertiary education.

Responsibilities include being the senior Law Officer of the Crown with principal responsibility for the government’s administration of the law, the principal legal adviser to the government, the principal plaintiff or defendant on behalf of the...

Responsiblities include the use and protection of the environment, including the management of risks.

Responsibilities include promoting conservation of the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand.

Responsibilities include the overall functioning and operation of the health system, community health, health workforce, aged care, and mental health services.

Responsibilities include coordinating and providing oversight in the area of child poverty reduction.

Responsibilities include reducing crime and victimisation, sentencing, parole, and bail policy, domestic and international criminal law, family law, youth justice, legal aid and access to justice, enforcement and protection of civil rights and interests...

Responsibilities include the overall working of New Zealand’s tax system.

Responsibilities include corporate law and governance, financial markets, competition policy, consumer policy, protecting intellectual property, and trade policy and international regulatory cooperation.

The Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security Coordination – commonly referred to as ODESC - is a committee of Chief Executives which manages national security in New Zealand in both its governance and its response mode. During an emerging...

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...

Working or Specialist Groups form when it is desirable for a profession or discipline to determine and present a consolidated view, or specific advice, to a Watch Group or ODESC. Inter-agency Working Groups and Specialist Groups are normally activated...

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...