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This Cabinet minute has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern., Cabinet Minute CAB-22-MIN-0010: Additional Item: Update on Planning for Queen's Platinum…

The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern:, Power to Act for Group of Ministers over the Holiday Period 2021/2022, The following…

The following documents have been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern:, Governor General (Allowance) Orders 2021, The following documents have been…

The New Zealand Order of Merit, The Queen 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 Lisa Marie Carrington, MNZM , of…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, CARRINGTON, Ms Lisa Marie, MNZM, For services to canoe racing Ms Lisa Carrington is New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, having won six Olympic medals, five gold and one bronze, across a total…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, FARRELLY, Mr Christopher Patrick Thomas (Chris), For services to health and the community Mr Chris Farrelly was founding CEO of the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) Manaia Health in Whangarei…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BROUGHTON, Mr Peter David (Rāwiri Paratene), ONZM, For services to Māori, film and theatre Mr Rāwiri Paratene is an acclaimed actor, writer and director for stage and screen, who has been active over…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ALOESE-MOE, Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Su'a, JP, For services to the Pacific community Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Aloese-Moe has been contributing to the health and education sector for the Pacific community for…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, AHMED, Mr Farid, For services to interfaith communities Mr Farid Ahmed is an active member of the Christchurch Muslim community and, following the March 2019 terror attack, has spoken at numerous public…

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order:, CHADWICK, The Honourable Stephanie Anne (Steve), For services to local government and as a Member of Parliament The Honourable Steve Chadwick has contributed to both national and local government in New…

The Queen’s Service Medal:, AGNEW, Mrs Jennifer (Jenny), For services to historical research and the Chinese community Mrs Jenny Agnew was a secondary school teacher for more than 40 years in Darfield, Winton and Christchurch and has contributed…

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:, BLYTHEN, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Dean, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blythen has been posted to the Strategic Commitments and Engagement Branch of the New…

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 October 2020 - 30 September 2021, Explanatory note 1 The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers during the period 1 October 2020 to 30…

Cabinet and Cabinet committees consider papers on primary (bills) and secondary (regulations and Orders in Council) legislation. The CabGuide contains information on the legislation process, divided into sections on bills and regulations, including: the…

This Cabinet paper and related Cabinet minute have been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, on behalf of Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister. Accessible HTML version Only the Cabinet minute is extracted below in…

Introduction, 1 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.  2 The Legislation Guidelines set out guidance on…

The Queen's Service Order, The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The Queen's Service Order:, QSO, To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Sir David Rendel Kingston, GASCOIGNE, , KNZM, CBE Dated at Wellington this 28th…

This Cabinet material has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), on behalf of Hon Chris Hipkins, Leader of the House. Accessible HTML version Part of the Cabinet decision is extracted below in HTML. If you…

The New Zealand Order of Merit, The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit:, GNZM, To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: Dame Alcyion Cynthia, KIRO, , DNZM Governor-General…

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 Dames Companion of the said Order: Professor…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BURNS, Professor Carolyn Waugh, CBE, For services to ecological research Dr Carolyn Burns is recognised as a leading international authority on the ecology of lakes. Dr Burns’ pioneering research…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, DANIELL, Mr Michael Grenfell, For services to business, healthcare and governance Mr Michael Daniell joined research and development team in the nascent Medical Division of Fisher & Paykel…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, COXON, Dr Evelyn Imelda (Eve), For services to Pacific and tertiary education Dr Eve Coxon has been involved in Pacific education for almost 40 years and is recognised regionally and internationally.…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BAIN, Mr Murray Ian, For services to tertiary education and digital learning Mr Murray Bain chaired the Governing Council of the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand from 2013 to 2020. During this time, Mr…

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order:, DYSON, The Honourable Ruth Suzanne, For services as a Member of Parliament and to people with disabilities The Honourable Ruth Dyson held several ministerial roles with the Fifth and Sixth Labour…

The Queen’s Service Medal:, AMOS, Ms Carolyn Anne, JP, For services to the community Ms Carolyn Amos has contributed to the Porirua community through a range of voluntary roles. Ms Amos has volunteered for the New Zealand Police from 2011 to 2018,…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ANDERSON, Ms Lynette Kaye (Lynn), For services to the zoological industry and conservation Ms Lynn Anderson has been Chief Executive of Orana Wildlife Park for 25 years. Ms Anderson brought the park from…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 3 Nov 2020, "Official Information Act request relating to Ministerial List published since 2005", Information being released, Copies of Ministerial Lists published since the 2005 general election.

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 14 Oct 2020, "Official Information Act request relating to 1868/1869 East coast campaign", Information being released, Information on the awarding of the New Zealand Cross to Major Rapata Wahawaha.

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 9 Oct 2020, "Official Information Act request relating to Royal Commission into Historical Abuse", Information being released, Cabinet and Cabinet Committee agendas relating to the setting up of the Royal…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 22 Sep 2020, "Official Information Act request relating to Letter of commission for the Governor General", Information being released, A copy of the Commission appointing Dame Patsy Reddy as Governor-…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 7 Sep 2020, "Official Information Act request relating to Facial recognition technology", Information being released, Response to request relating to facial recognition technology.