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Ministers' overseas travel process and Cabinet travel papers

CabGuide

Issue date:

Fri 28 Apr 2023

Advice about the Ministers' overseas travel process and Cabinet papers seeking approval for Ministerial overseas travel
CO (23) 3: 2023 Legislation Programme: Reassessment of Bids

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Mon 3 Apr 2023

Introduction
1 In October 2022, Cabinet Circular CO (22) 3 asked Ministers and agencies to submit bids for bills seeking places on the 2023 Legislation Programme.
CO (23) 2: Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Fri 10 Feb 2023

The circular describes the terms of reference and membership of Cabinet committees.
CO (23) 1: Government Decisions and Actions in the Pre-election Period

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Fri 27 Jan 2023

As 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-election period will commence this year on 14 July 2023, and applies to government decisions and actions in the lead up to the 14 October election. This circular provides guidance on government decisions and actions during the pre-election period.
Cabinet paper consultation with departments

CabGuide

Issue date:

Wed 25 Jan 2023

Cabinet paper departmental consultation processes
CO (22) 4: Statutes Amendment Bill for 2023

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Fri 9 Dec 2022

This circular sets out the process for developing the Statutes Amendment Bill in 2023.
CO (22) 3: 2023 Legislation Programme: Requirements for Submitting Bids

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Wed 12 Oct 2022

This circular sets out the requirements for bids for bills to be awarded places on the 2023 Legislation Programme.
CO (22) 2 - Revised Fees Framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Thu 6 Oct 2022

Cabinet 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]. This circular and the attached Framework replaces Cabinet Office Circular CO (19)1.
Guidance for planning and implementing complex programmes

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Sep 2022

The Implementation Unit supports the public service to strengthen implementation of Government’s key priorities. This guidance is to assist those responsible for implementing complex programmes, and draws on agencies’ experience and expertise.
CO (22) 1: Death of The Queen: Information

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Mon 12 Sep 2022

This 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 related to government administration.
Information for Ministers' offices about Cabinet and committee meetings

CabGuide

Issue date:

Thu 1 Sep 2022

Information for Ministers' offices
CO (21) 2: Legislation Guidelines: Cabinet Requirements and Expectations

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Tue 30 Nov 2021

The Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition) are the government's key point of reference for assessing whether draft legislation conforms to accepted legal and constitutional principles.
Terrorist and National Security Event Media Protocols

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 9 Jul 2021

The Terrorist and National Security Event Media Protocols are designed to assist during terrorist or national security events within New Zealand, or in a significant terrorist event overseas involving New Zealanders.
Cabinet paper attachments

CabGuide

Issue date:

Thu 29 Apr 2021

Cabinet paper attachments are usually one of the following:
Long-term Insights Briefings – High-level development process

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 9 Apr 2021

This is one of a suite of guidance resource on Long-term Insights Briefings (Briefings).
Long-term Insights Briefings – High-level overview

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 9 Apr 2021

This is one of a suite of Long-term Insights Briefings guidance resources.
Long-term Insights Briefings – Checklist

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 9 Apr 2021

This is one of a suite of guidance resource on Long-term Insights Briefings (Briefings).
Long-term Insights Briefings – Detailed steps of the development process

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 9 Apr 2021

This is one of a suite of guidance resource on Long-term Insights Briefings (Briefings).
CO (20) 8: Labour Government, with Support from the Green Party: Consultation and Operating Arrangements

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Wed 18 Nov 2020

This circular provides practical guidance for Ministers and departments on implementing the cooperation agreement between the Labour Party and the Green Party entered into when the government was formed following the 2020 general election, and on consultation with the government caucus.
CO (20) 7: Arrangements for transition to a new administration

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Tue 3 Nov 2020

Introduction
1The New Zealand Labour Party and the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand have signed a cooperation agreement. This circular sets out the next steps in the transition to a new administration.
Good Practice Guide for Community Engagement

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Oct 2020

A guide for policy advisors on good community engagement practice, including at each level of the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.
Principles and Values for Community Engagement

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Oct 2020

A guide for government agencies and policy advisors on principles and values for good community engagement in policy making.
Getting Ready for Community Engagement

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Oct 2020

A guide for government agencies on building capability and readiness for community engagement.
Community Engagement Design Tool

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Oct 2020

A tool to help policy advisors identify the level on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation most appropriate for a specific policy project.
Guide to Inclusive Community Engagement

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Oct 2020

A guide for government agencies and policy advisors on inclusive community engagement in policy making.
Selecting Methods for Community Engagement

Guidance

Issue date:

Fri 30 Oct 2020

Resources to help policy advisors choose the right engagement methods to support good engagement planning.
CO (20) 6: Government Decision Making during the Period of Caretaker Government

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Mon 19 Oct 2020

This circular provides guidance for Ministers and government agencies on the application of the caretaker convention, taking decisions during the period of caretaker government, Cabinet meetings, the role of Ministers, and guidance on support from the State sector for any negotiating parties.
CO (20) 5: Constitutional Procedures after the Election (2020)

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Mon 31 Aug 2020

This circular provides guidance on the constitutional procedures that will apply after the general election. It includes key dates, a summary of the transition process between administrations, and references to other guidance material.
CO (20) 4: Management of Parliamentary Business after the Dissolution of Parliament

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Fri 7 Aug 2020

This circular provides guidance on the management of parliamentary business after Parliament has been dissolved.
Impact analysis

CabGuide

Issue date:

Mon 27 Jul 2020

Information on impact analysis for proposals with regulatory impacts.
CO (20) 3: Climate Implications of Policy Assessment Requirements

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Wed 8 Jul 2020

This circular sets out the requirements for central government agencies to estimate and disclose the greenhouse gas emission implications when certain types of policy proposals are presented to Cabinet. It has been updated to reflect recent Cabinet decisions.
CO (20) 2: Impact Analysis Requirements

Cabinet Office circular

Issue date:

Tue 30 Jun 2020

This circular sets out the requirements for Ministers and agencies seeking approvals relating to government regulatory proposals.

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Monday, 28 November 2016

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Ministers' overseas travel process and Cabinet travel papers

CO (23) 3: 2023 Legislation Programme: Reassessment of Bids

CO (23) 2: Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership

CO (23) 1: Government Decisions and Actions in the Pre-election Period

Cabinet paper consultation with departments

CO (22) 4: Statutes Amendment Bill for 2023

CO (22) 3: 2023 Legislation Programme: Requirements for Submitting Bids

CO (22) 2 - Revised Fees Framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest

Guidance for planning and implementing complex programmes

CO (22) 1: Death of The Queen: Information

Information for Ministers' offices about Cabinet and committee meetings

CO (21) 2: Legislation Guidelines: Cabinet Requirements and Expectations

Terrorist and National Security Event Media Protocols

Cabinet paper attachments

Long-term Insights Briefings – High-level development process

Long-term Insights Briefings – High-level overview

Long-term Insights Briefings – Checklist

Long-term Insights Briefings – Detailed steps of the development process

CO (20) 8: Labour Government, with Support from the Green Party: Consultation and Operating Arrangements

CO (20) 7: Arrangements for transition to a new administration

Good Practice Guide for Community Engagement

Principles and Values for Community Engagement

Getting Ready for Community Engagement

Community Engagement Design Tool

Guide to Inclusive Community Engagement

Selecting Methods for Community Engagement

CO (20) 6: Government Decision Making during the Period of Caretaker Government

CO (20) 5: Constitutional Procedures after the Election (2020)

CO (20) 4: Management of Parliamentary Business after the Dissolution of Parliament

Impact analysis

CO (20) 3: Climate Implications of Policy Assessment Requirements

CO (20) 2: Impact Analysis Requirements

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