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Background Insignia, Background, The New Zealand Order of Merit was instituted by Royal Warrant dated 30 May 1996. The Order is awarded to those “who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and the nation or who have…

Responsibilities include leadership on Resource Management Act reform matters and setting the strategic direction for the environmental management system, including specified matters introduced by the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System…

General 8.136 The convention on access to documents of a previous administration allows Ministers of the current government to consult the Cabinet records of a previous government on a confidential basis. It also gives former Ministers ongoing access to…

Introduction, 1 This circular provides guidance for Ministers [1] and agencies on the consultation and operating arrangements agreed to by the Coalition Government, comprising the National Party, the ACT Party, and the New Zealand First Party. 2 Ministers…

General 3.39 Crown entities are legal entities in their own right. A decision to assign a government activity or function to a Crown entity indicates that the function should be carried out at “arm's length” from the government. As reflected in the Public…

Accessible version If you require an accessible version please contact [email protected] and cite "Proactive Release: Secondary Legislation Confirmation Bill: Approval for Introduction" as a reference. The following documents have been proactively…

Cabinet committees provide the forum for more detailed consideration and discussion of issues before reference to Cabinet. Most Cabinet committees are standing committees of Cabinet, and meet regularly. Unlike Cabinet, officials may be invited to attend…

The Queen’s Service Medal:, ANDREWS, Ms Victoria Louise, For services to heritage preservation and conservation Ms Victoria Andrews has led significant efforts for the recognition of Akaroa as an area of cultural and historical significance for 28 years.…

CO (24) 1: Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership, This circular provides an updated membership list for Cabinet Committees following the ministerial change on 7 April 2026. 1 The Prime Minister has agreed to the updated terms of reference…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, MACFARLANE, Dr Scott Duncan, For services to health Dr Scott Macfarlane has transformed the treatment and improvement of children with cancer in New Zealand for the past 45 years. Dr Macfarlane…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ANDERSON, Professor Brian Joseph, For services to paediatrics and anaesthesia Professor Brian Anderson has advocated for and led the development of paediatric intensive care and anaesthesia in New…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ANSON, Associate Professor James Gregory (Greg), For services to exercise sciences and neuroscience Associate Professor Greg Anson has been an instrumental figure in exercise sciences over 47 years and…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ALLAN, Ms Harriet Bennett, For services to the publishing industry Ms Harriet Allan has worked as a publisher championing New Zealand literature and many of the country’s most recognised writers in a…

To be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order:, GIBSON, Mr Paul Thomas, For services to disabled people Mr Paul Gibson is a leading advocate for the rights of disabled people in New Zealand. Mr Gibson, who is vision impaired with the genetic condition…

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Medal:, MUNDEN-HOOPER, Lieutenant Commander Louis James, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Lieutenant Commander Louis Munden-Hooper has been a key contributor in the development, delivery and integration…

The New Zealand Antarctic Medal:, BALKS, Dr Megan Ruby, For services to Antarctic soil science Dr Megan Balks is a leading New Zealand soil scientist, contributing significantly to Antarctic soil research. In 1990, Dr Balks joined other soil scientists…

The New Zealand Order of Merit, The King 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: Mrs Sarai-Paea Bareman , of Zurich,…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BAREMAN, Mrs Sarai-Paea (Sarai), For services to football governance Mrs Sarai Bareman has been contributing to football internationally and in New Zealand for a number of years. Mrs Bareman was…

Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 1 October 2022 – 30 September 2023, Explanatory note 1 The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers during the period 1 October 2022 to 30 …

Purpose, 1 This circular sets out the principles that guide Ministers’ access to the records of the previous administration. It also provides guidance for officials handling requests for official information received before 27 November 2023, when the new…

What is Cabinet?, Cabinet is the central decision-making body of executive government. It provides a collective forum for Ministers to decide significant government issues. The following matters must be submitted to Cabinet (through the appropriate…

Responsibilities include the petroleum and minerals regulatory system, leadership on policy and legislation governing the upstream management of New Zealand's petroleum and mineral resources, and promoting and attracting investment to the upstream…

Responsibilities include ensuring well-functioning and competitive energy markets, promoting energy productivity and efficiency improvements, and supporting the transition to a lower emissions economy.

Responsibilities include leading the science and innovation system and setting the direction for government investment, and for biotechnology matters and policy relating to genetically modified organisms.

Responsibilities relate to space and high-altitude regulation, policy and sector development activities, and space and emerging aviation-focused matters.

Responsibilities include matters relating to recreational and commercial hunting of deer, tahr, chamois, and feral pigs on public conservation land; freshwater sports fishing; game bird hunting; sports fish and game management; herds of special interest;…

Responsibilities include protecting and advancing New Zealand's trade and export interests.

Responsibilities include the oversight of strategic and policy matters within the health system relating to mental health and addiction services and supports.

Responsibilities include driving and delivering the government's broadcasting and media policies (including the diversity and accessibility of broadcast content, broadcasting standards, and the regulation of the print media), the regulation of the…

Responsibilities include building relationships with small businesses and their representative organisations, championing initiatives across government which benefit small businesses and the manufacturing sector, and ensuring the characteristics of small…

Responsibilities include improving the quality of regulation in New Zealand.

Responsibilities include supporting ethnic and culturally diverse communities in New Zealand.