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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...

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...

Revised Fees Framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest 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...

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...

Once the policy content of a bill has been agreed, and the bill has been drafted, approval must be sought through LEG and Cabinet for the introduction of the bill to the House of Representatives. LEG will examine the bill to ensure that its policy...

Papers that are submitted to Cabinet or committee seeking authorisation for the submission of regulations to the Executive Council must follow the format set out below. Each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not...

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...

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: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: The Honourable Justice...

There are 24 current Members of the Order.

This page sets out the requirements and processes for considering appointments (and reappointments) made by Ministers, the Governor-General on the advice of a Minister, or by the Governor-General in Executive Council. The standard process for...

Introduction 1 This circular sets out the process for developing the Statutes Amendment Bill in 2023. Process for the Bill This circular sets out the seven key steps involved in the preparation of Statutes Amendment Bills, which range from the...

Introduction 1 This circular sets out the process for developing the Statutes Amendment Bill in 2023. Process for the Bill This circular sets out the seven key steps involved in the preparation of Statutes Amendment Bills, which range from the...

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest 1 October 2021 - 30 September 2022 Management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 October 2021 – 30 September 2022pdf240.68 KB Explanatory note...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The King 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 Miranda Catherine Millais Harcourt,...

Cabinet paper consultation with departments Departments that prepare Cabinet papers are responsible for ensuring that appropriate consultation is undertaken, that other departments are given reasonable time to comment, and that views are accurately...

When developing policy proposals, consideration must be given to their consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Acts).  The key aim of these requirements is to ensure Ministers are aware of the...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for the preparation of requests (‘bids’) from Ministers for bills to be awarded places on the 2020 Legislation Programme. 2Information on the Legislation Programme, including the priority...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for Ministers and agencies seeking approvals relating to government regulatory proposals. 2This circular replaces CO (17) 3, and updates Cabinet’s requirements for impact analysis.  The...

CO (20) 9: Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership This circular has been updated to reflect the changes to Ministerial portfolios that took place on 14 June 2022. 1The Prime Minister has agreed to the updated terms of reference and...

Title Date Status CO (21) 1: 2022 Legislation Programme: Requirements for Submitting Bids 30 November 2021 Superseded CO (20) 11: Statutes Amendment Bill for 2021...

Introduction 1As announced by the Prime Minister on 19 January 2023, the 2023 general election is to be held on Saturday, 14 October 2023. The “pre-election period” is generally regarded as being the three months before a general election. The pre-...