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Introduction, This Handbook provides a broad overview of the National Resilience System and contains the central government arrangements used to respond to strategic crises, replacing the 2016 National Security System Handbook. It is intended to clarify…

Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it., Briefing titles, Titles of briefings provided by the Department of the Prime…

This guide contains information on how to use the Ministerial Policy Satisfaction Survey including how to: set an optional performance target conduct the survey with your minister develop a score based on the results use the results for improving…

Key points, 1 This circular sets out the requirements for central government agencies to estimate and disclose the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission implications and/or impacts on emissions budgets or actions in a current emissions reduction plan, for policy…

Agencies that prepare Cabinet papers are responsible for ensuring that appropriate consultation is undertaken on draft Cabinet papers and other material that is intended for consideration by Cabinet, that other agencies are given reasonable time to…

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of May 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 1 May 2026 OIA-2025/26-0637-1 Advice and briefings on critical infrastructure resilience [PDF, 737…

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 content…

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

Impact analysis, within the context of preparing Cabinet material, is a process of defining the policy or operational problem that needs to be addressed, identifying policy objectives, and the full range of feasible options for addressing that problem.…

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the Government’s expectations for good law-making to ensure responsible regulation. 2 Responsible regulation can help governments to achieve their desired economic, environmental and social outcomes, support the…

Cabinet Office circulars which have been superseded or cancelled over the last 20 years are listed here. They are available from the Cabinet Office on request - please quote the reference number and title. Older circulars are also available from the…

Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it., Briefing titles, Titles of briefings provided by the Department of the Prime…

The Quarterly Reports are produced to support the Government Targets and contain information on progress toward those targets.

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Todd McClay - May 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0143 )" as a reference.…

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of April 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 2 Apr 2026 OIA-2025/26-0601 Due process and legislative powers during COVID-19 response [PDF, 683…

The New Zealand Order of Merit, The King has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of His Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit:, DNZM, To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Mrs Susan Jean…

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of March 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 3 Mar 2026 OIA-2025/26-0503 Information relating to the clause negotiated with the Public Service…

Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it., Briefing titles, Titles of briefings provided by the Department of the Prime…

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Report on Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon Mark Mitchell - March 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0111 )" as a…

This page hosts the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's (DPMC's) procurement policy to explain how and why we procure goods and services. Making this information publicly available helps suppliers understand our procurement processes,…

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of February 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 2 Feb 2026 OIA-2025/26-0411 Ministerial advisory groups [PDF, 247 KB] 2 Feb 2026 OIA-2025/26-…

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Overseas Travel: Governor-General - April 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0109 )" as a reference. The following document has been proactively…

Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it., Briefing titles, Titles of briefings provided by the Department of the Prime …

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon Mark Mitchell - March 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0070 )" as a…

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 and Enhancing the Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (FPS-26-SUB-0004)" as a…

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Government's Quarterly Plan - Progress reports for Quarter 4, 2025" as a reference. The following document has been proactively…

Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it., Briefing titles, Titles of briefings provided by the Department of the Prime …

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 July to 31 December 2025,   1 The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers to manage actual and potential conflicts of interest during the…

Accessible version If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Governor-General (Allowance) Order 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0014 )" as a reference. The following document has been proactively released…

Accessible version, If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Overseas Travel: Governor-General - February 2026 ( CAB-26-SUB-0012 )" as a reference. The following document has been…

The Quarterly Reports are produced to support the Government Targets and contain information on progress toward those targets.

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of January 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 13 Jan 2026 OIA-2025/26-0275 Continuity of government in the event of a major disaster [PDF, 1,…