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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…

Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on behalf of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister: Overseas Travel: Governor-General - April 2026 The following documents have…

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…

DPMC works to support the government of the day. We do this by applying an all-of-government perspective, skills, specialist expertise and leadership across the public sector to enable the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and Cabinet to lead and…

DPMC is a central agency with a unique role as the trusted advisor, leader, and steward of our system of executive government., Our purpose, We are unified by an overarching purpose: to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand., Our…

Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on behalf of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon Mark…

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…

Introduction, This page provides general information about the matters Ministers, departments and other state sector agencies should consider in an election year. It also describes the process of forming and appointing a government following an election,…

Proactive Release: Titles of Advice to the Prime Minister and Minister for National Security and Intelligence – March 2026 Titles of some documents have been withheld. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would…

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 …

Critical infrastructure connects our citizens, underpins our prosperity and sustains our everyday lives. It is vital to our economy and the health of our communities that this infrastructure continues to function, even when under stress. In today’s hyper…

Established to capture learnings from the Canterbury Earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, the Earthquake Recovery Learning and Legacy Programme (the Programme), in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, operated from 2016 to 2018. The Programme worked…

The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission was established in November 2018 and concluded in March 2020, when Inquiry Chair Dame Silvia Cartwright reported her findings and recommendations in the form of the Report of the Public Inquiry into the…

This page directs you to the agencies to contact for information and assistance on the regeneration of greater Christchurch, along with some useful contacts. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) was established as a government department on…

The work of the Christ Church Cathedral Working Group (CCWG) has now finished. Read the Cathedral Working Group Recommendation Report  which recommended reinstatement. The Christ Church Cathedral Working Group (CCWG) was established by the Government and…

344953v1 1 Cabinet Office CO (24) 1 (updated 16 April 2026) Circular 30 January 2024 Intended for All Ministers All Chief Executives Chief of Staff, Prime Minister’s Office All Senior Private Secretaries All Private Secretaries Chief Parliamentary Counsel…

The Cyclone Recovery Unit in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) played an important role in supporting the functional Chief Executive, Cyclone Recovery to ensure a coordinated all of government response to, and recovery from, the…

Details of the Ministerial List as at 7 April 2026 are set out in the attached file. , Notes:, all Ministers are members of the Executive Council portfolios are listed in the left-hand column. Other responsibilities assigned by the Prime Minister are…

354039v4 Ministerial List 7 April 2026 Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council, and are Cabinet Ministers unless otherwise indicated. 2. Warranted portfolios are listed in the left-hand column. Other responsibilities assigned by the…

Rolls of the Orders Current members (by honour, then alphabetical by surname), The Order of St Michael and St George (1818), Knight and Dame Commander (KCMG / DCMG), DATE APPOINTED, HERCUS, The Honourable Dame (Margaret) Ann, DCMG 31 December 1987 PALMER…

354039v1 Ministerial List (to take effect 7 April 2026) Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council, and are Cabinet Ministers unless otherwise indicated. 2. Warranted portfolios are listed in the left-hand column. Other responsibilities…

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…

Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on behalf of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Minister for National Security and Intelligence: New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-…

5148608 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 31 March 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0559 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to the terrorist responsible for the attacks on the…

5148605 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 31 March 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0578 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to COVID-19 policy decisions Thank you for your Official…

5148683 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 31 March 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0579 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request relating to Critical Infrastructure work programme Thank you for your…

For Consultation – Not Government PolicyFor Consultation – Not Government Policy Enhancing the cyber security of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system Digitally resilient critical infrastructure services to power New Zealand’s economy and protect…

5148206 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 30 March 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0617 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to waiata groups Thank you for your Official Information Act…

5145459 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 27 March 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0565 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to workplace wellbeing survey results Thank you for your…