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DPMC occupies a unique position at the centre of New Zealand's system of democratic government. Its purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. DPMC's overall area of responsibility is in helping to provide, at an...

The Cabinet Office is a ‘government secretariat’ that provides impartial support to central government decision-making processes. This section includes: the role of Cabinet and the Executive Council Ministerial portfolios the functions of the...

DPMC's overall area of responsibility is helping to provide, at an administrative level, the 'constitutional and institutional glue' that underlies our system of parliamentary democracy. Ensuring that executive government functions well requires us to...

In this section, you'll find the Honours lists and information for and about recipients. It includes: Honours lists from 1995 to today a historical archive of honours lists is available from the New Zealand Gazette...

The Cabinet Manual is an authoritative guide to central government decision making for Ministers, their offices, and those working within government. It is also a primary source of information on New Zealand's constitutional arrangements, as seen through...

DPMC’s purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. This means providing high-quality impartial advice and support services to the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Governor-General on a daily basis. In addition, DPMC...

DPMC is one of the three central agencies responsible for coordinating and managing public sector performance. The others are the State Services Commission and the Treasury. DPMC strives to support a high standard of executive decision making by...

The Prime Minister is the political leader of the Government and the country – and its main public 'face.' The Prime Minister is also the chair of the Cabinet, and is responsible for the effective operation of executive government. These roles combine...

We provide advice, administrative, and support services so the Governor-General can perform her roles and duties effectively. We also maintain Government House and its grounds in Wellington, as well as the smaller Government House in Auckland.

To deliver our purpose of advancing an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand, we perform four core functions. Executive government advice and support – serving the Prime Minister and Cabinet Our Policy Advisory Group (PAG) provides...

The CabGuide provides practical information and advice for public servants and Ministers’ offices on the procedures and operation of the New Zealand Cabinet, Cabinet committees, and the Executive Council. The information on CabGuide is intended to...

The key elements of the SGE's role are: advice and support to the Chief Executive, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Senior Management Team leadership of strategic planning and oversight of DPMC's strategic and organisational development...

The Policy Advisory Group (PAG) acts as the Prime Minister’s policy 'eyes and ears'. PAG plays an important role in providing the Prime Minister with advice on emerging policy issues and supporting her office. We provide expert advice on policy and...

This directory provides information on ministerial portfolios and responsibilities (excluding Deputy and Associate Minister positions). Its purpose is to provide a record of the departments and other agencies, votes and legislation associated with each...

The Executive Council is the highest formal instrument of government. It is the part of the executive branch of government that carries out formal acts of government. By convention, the Executive Council comprises all Ministers of the Crown, whether...

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest 1 October 2015 – 30 September 2016 Ministers' interests 2015-2016pdf70.62 KB Explanatory note The table below is a summary of actions taken by...

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 a Dame Companion of the said...

NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY AWARDS The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Bravery Awards: THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY STAR NZBS Michael John BURNE Constable, New Zealand Police Citation The first Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) members...

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND The Queen has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand. ONZ The Right Honourable Helen Elizabeth Clark, of New York, United States of...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased to make the following redesignation in the New Zealand Order of Merit: The under mentioned Principal Companion to be redesignated a Knight Grand Companion of the said Order: G.N.Z.M. His...

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. D.N.Z.M. To be Dame Companions of the said Order...

THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit. P.C.N.Z.M. To be a Principal Companion of the said Order: Professor...

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND The Queen has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of The Queen’s Birthday, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand. O.N.Z. To be a Member of the said Order: Sir Murray Gordon HALBERG, M.B.E...

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND    The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand....

NEW ZEALAND GALLANTRY AWARDS The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Gallantry Awards: VICTORIA CROSS FOR NEW ZEALAND (VC) To receive the Victoria Cross for New Zealand: Corporal Bill Henry APIATA (M181550) 1st New...

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of The Queen’s Birthday, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand. O.N.Z. To be a Member of the said Order: The Right Honourable Sir...

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND    The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the institution of the Order, to make the...

NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY AWARDS The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Bravery Awards: THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY DECORATION (N.Z.B.D.) Craig David BENNETT Constable, New Zealand Police Citation On 7 May 2005 at about 7.15 a.m.,...

THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of The Queen's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: P.C.N.Z.M To be an Additional Principal Companion of the said...

THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: P.C.N.Z.M. To be a Principal Companion of the said Order:...