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Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 May 2024 – 31 December 2024,     1 The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers to manage actual or potential conflicts of interest during the…

Responsibilities include supporting and promoting tourism and hospitality. This portfolio includes responsibility for major events and the New Zealand International Conference Centre.

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ASTILL, Mrs Denise Katherine, For services to the prevention of foetal anticonvulsant syndromes Mrs Denise Astill founded in 2015 and is CEO of Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome New Zealand (FACSNZ), a…

The items considered by Cabinet and Cabinet committees are most often Cabinet papers. Sometimes oral items may also be considered (refer to the further guidance on oral items for information about when an oral item may be appropriate).  There are a number…

The need for Executive Council (EC) action on a particular matter will be indicated in the relevant statutory provision by the words “in Council” (i.e. “the Governor-General in Council” or “by Order in Council”). Matters that require action by EC are as…

Papers seeking approval for treaty actions generally follow the format of standard Cabinet papers. Below is an annotated example of an international treaty action paper.   [ Security classification – minimum of In Confidence required]   Office of the…

Below is a template advice sheet that can be downloaded and edited for items submitted to the Executive Council (including for Orders in Council/secondary legislation). The advice sheet must: be addressed to the Governor-General (unless the Governor-…

Legislation administered by Ministers and Departments as authorised by the Prime Minister. As at 7 January 2025., Contents, Register of Assigned Legislation, Part 1: Ministers of the Crown Part 2: Departments of State, Register of Assigned Legislation,…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, CHAPMAN, Mrs Julie Clare, For services to children and the community Mrs Julie Chapman has contributed services to the community for more than 20 years. Mrs Chapman founded the KidsCan Charitable…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, GALLAGHER, Mr John Allan, CNZM, KStJ, For services to business, education, philanthropy and the community Mr John Gallagher was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2002…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BLICK, Mr Graeme Hilton, For services to geodesy Mr Graeme Blick has dedicated 55 years to improving the science of geodesy in New Zealand and has been New Zealand’s Chief Geodesist since 2009. Mr…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ALLEN, Mr Peter Wallace, For services to disabled people Mr Peter Allen (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tamatea, Kāi Tahu ki te Waipounamu) has been advocating for the rights of disabled people since his sight…

To be a Companion of the King’s Service Order:, AMATO, Mr Rūpene Paul (Rū), For services to survivors of abuse in care Mr Rū Amato (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Ariki Kaiputahi) has been advocating for survivors of abuse for several years and has been a Board…

The New Zealand Antarctic Medal:, FASTIER, Mr Alastair Robin (Al), For services to Antarctic heritage conservation Mr Al Fastier was the Conservation Programme Manager for the Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT) from 2006 to 2023 and a Conservation Advisor…

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:, STOCKLEY, Squadron Leader Paul Leslie, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Squadron Leader Paul Stockley has devoted more than 32 years to the New Zealand Defence Force as a pilot and instructor…

Leadership responsibilities for matters relating to the delivery of the ferry project.

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:, WHITESIDE, Wing Commander Mark Alan, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Wing Commander Mark Whiteside was posted to the Airborne Surveillance Maritime Patrol Integrated Project Team in early…

As noted in the Cabinet Manual, proposals that affect the government's financial position, or important financial commitments, including proposals seeking additional financial resources, must be submitted to Cabinet [ paragraph 5.12, Cabinet Manual ]. The…

Cabinet paper attachments are usually one of the following: appointments information ( Organisation form  and  Candidate CV form , which should be combined into one document when uploaded into CabNet) additional supporting information that is presented…

Purpose, 1 This circular sets out Government expectations for how the targeting, commissioning, and design of public services should be based on the needs of all New Zealanders. 2 This circular gives effect to the commitment in the coalition agreements…

The directory of Ministerial portfolios is updated regularly below. The portfolio description provided on each page of the directory is intended to offer a general overview of the role of the portfolio Minister, and is not a complete description of the…

Responsibilities include the design and implementation of the social investment approach, including the strategic policy framework, standards, the data and evidence infrastructure needed, and programmes to better understand the impact of social sector…

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the requirements for developing and maintaining Performance Plans. 2 Achieving a sustainable fiscal outlook while delivering efficient, effective, and responsive public services requires planning and oversight of…

Cabinet appointment papers advise Cabinet of a Minister's intention to appoint a candidate to a statutory or other government agency, board, organisation, or body. They are considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH). See the APH…

The King’s Service Medal:, ALLISON, Mr Mervyn Ralph, For services to brass bands Mr Mervyn Allison has contributed to the New Zealand brass band movement and has taught brass in Wellington and the Kapiti Coast. From childhood, Mr Allison played brass…

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 27 November 2023 – 30 April 2024,   Explanatory note 1 The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers to manage actual or potential conflicts of…

To be a Companion of the King’s Service Order:, ALLEN-GORDON, Mr Daniel Edward (Dan), For services to youth and charitable governance Mr Dan Allen-Gordon joined the Graeme Dingle Foundation, then as the Project K Trust in 2002, initially as a fundraiser…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BANFIELD, Mrs Jeanette Mary (Jenny), For services to philately Mrs Jenny Banfield was President of the New Zealand Philatelic Federation from 2004 to 2007 and Trustee and Convenor of the New Zealand…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ALPASS, Professor Fiona Margaret, For services to health psychology and seniors Professor Fiona Alpass has been co-lead with Professor Christine Stephens of the Health and Ageing Research Team (HART) at…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BECK, Mr Peter Joseph, For services to the aerospace industry, business and education Mr Peter Beck has been founder and CEO of Rocket Lab since 2006, which designs, builds and launches advanced…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, GATTUNG, Ms Theresa Elizabeth, CNZM, For services to women, governance and philanthropy Ms Theresa Gattung is an award-winning business leader who has continued to build on her focus of supporting…

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: Ms Theresa…