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This Cabinet paper and related Cabinet minute have been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on behalf of Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister. Accessible HTML version Only the Cabinet minute is...

This Cabinet material has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Hon Chris Hipkins, Leader of the House. Accessible HTML version Part of the Cabinet decision is extracted below in HTML....

The development of legislation is a complex and time-consuming process requiring careful planning and co-ordination. The basic process for developing government legislation, contained in paragraph 7.22 of the Cabinet Manual, is as follows: decision...

Cabinet and Cabinet committees consider papers on primary (bills) and secondary (regulations and Orders in Council) legislation. The CabGuide contains information on the legislation process, divided into sections on bills and regulations, including...

Introduction 1This circular sets out advice on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the New Zealand response, and the effect of The Queen’s death on New Zealand’s constitutional situation, including implications for Cabinet processes and other matters...

A good Cabinet paper includes a clear statement of purpose, is based on sound information and analysis, and is well consulted across agencies, Ministers, and government parties. Good papers reflect robust policy development, and are informed by evidence...

The Queen's Service Order The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The Queen's Service Order: QSO To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Sir David Rendel Kingston GASCOIGNE, KNZM, CBE Dated at Wellington this...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order:...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Dr Susan...

Special Honours List 4 March 2019 THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: The Honourable Helen...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Catherine...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Ms Cassia Joy Coles (Joy Cowley), DCNZM, OBE, of Featherston...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be a Knight Grand Companion of the said Order: The...

New Year Honours 2017 The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Valerie...

The Queen's Service Order The Queen has been pleased to make the following Additional appointment to The Queen's Service Order: QSO To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Lady Janine Elizabeth MATEPARAE Dated at Wellington this 24th day of...

New Zealand Bravery Awards The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Bravery Awards: The New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) Christopher Mark FOOT Citation In Dunedin on the evening of 15 January 2014, Mr Chris Foot and his...

Special Honours List 27 June 2016 THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: Dame Patricia Lee...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: The...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Mr Richard Hugh McCaw, of Christchurch. For services to New...

New Zealand Gallantry Awards The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Gallantry Awards. New Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS) To receive the New Zealand Gallantry Star: New Zealand Defence Force Major Geoffrey Michael FARADAY...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Professor Sir Peter David Gluckman...

Who can nominate someone for an honour Anyone can nominate someone for an honour. Nominate someone for a New Zealand honour Read the nomination guidelines and complete an honours nomination form. If you nominate someone for an honour The...

Background The New Zealand Bravery Awards are designed to recognise the actions of those persons who save or attempt to save the life of another person and in the course of which they place their own safety or life at risk. The awards are primarily for...

This website contains the Honours lists from 1995 to the present day, including the regular King's Birthday, Queen's Birthday and New Year Honours Lists, and a number of special lists which are published as required.  A historical...

The Cabinet appointment paper below outlines the headings and an example of the information that needs to be included in an appointment paper. These are set out in the style that should be used. Use the template ...

Process for the development and making of regulations Download a PDF of the regulation work flow below. Regulation workflowpdf103.56 KB The process for developing regulations to be made by Order in Council, contained in paragraph 7.91 ...

The following template must be used for all papers requesting a priority in the annual Legislation Programme. The template indicates the headings to be used, and each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for bids for bills to be awarded places on the 2023 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and agencies are asked to consider legislative priorities for the remainder of the term of the 53rd...

1Cabinet recently agreed to a revised Fees Framework for determining or reassessing the fees paid to members of statutory and other bodies in which the Crown has an interest [APH-22-MIN-0195]. 2This circular and the attached Framework replaces...

Accessible HTML version If you require an HTML version please contact information@dpmc.govt.nz and cite CAB-22-SUB-0348 as a reference. The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC...

Cabinet Office issues formal advice about the operation of the executive government, most often in the form of a circular or a notice. Circulars Circulars are public and provide information related to government operations. They are often supplements...

This publication is part of the CabGuide.

Badge of the Order of New Zealand, pictured on a bow. Overview The Order of New Zealand is New Zealand’s most senior honour. The Order was instituted by Royal Warrant - dated 6 February (Waitangi Day) 1987 - "to recognise outstanding service...

History Structure of the Order The Queen’s Service Medal Royal warrants Insignia History The Queen’s Service Order (QSO) was instituted by Royal Warrant dated 13 March 1975 and in an amending Royal Warrant dated 15 October 1981, as a...

Background Design of awards Design and manaufacture of Gallantry and Bravery Awards Other issues relating to Gallantry and Bravery Awards Background The New Zealand Gallantry Awards are designed to recognise those military, and certain...

Background Eligibility Precedence Royal warrant and regulations Design and manufacture Other issues Background The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration has been instituted as a New Zealand Royal Honour to recognise...