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5.2 Cabinet is the central decision-making body of executive government. It is a collective forum for Ministers to decide significant government issues and to keep colleagues informed of matters of public interest and controversy. 5.3 Cabinet is central…

5.6 Cabinet committees provide the forum for detailed consideration and discussion of issues before their reference to Cabinet, with officials available to assist Ministers if the committee wishes. Almost all matters are considered first by one or more…

Information about the membership and terms of reference of Cabinet committees, any coalition or other agreements between political parties, and Cabinet Office circulars is available on the website of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, dpmc.…

Speeches concerning the Governor-General's role during transitions and government formation are available on the Governor-General's website, gg.govt.nz . Detailed guidance for public servants during elections can be found on the Public Service Commission…

7.146 A senior court may declare that an Act is inconsistent with rights set out in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 in a way that has not been justified in a free and democratic society. The Human Rights Review Tribunal may issue an equivalent…

The Protective Security Requirements set out the Government's expectations for managing personnel, physical, and information security. They set out what agencies must consider to ensure that they are managing protective security effectively. They are…

Published in 2023 by the Cabinet Office, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand © Crown Copyright This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. In essence, you…

This page contains the text of a speech given by Michael Webster, former Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council, to the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand   in August 2017. It provides a history of the New Zealand Cabinet…

General 6.21 On occasion, it is necessary for a government to remain in office on an interim basis, when it has lost the confidence of the House or, after an election, until a new ministry is appointed following the government formation process. During…

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 18 April 2023 Ref: OIA-2022/23-0713 Tenakoe- Official Information Act request: List of people who have been awarded the NZ America's Cup Medallion Thank you for your Official Information Act request received on 28 March…

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IN CONFIDENCE Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), and the Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group (CWPRG) on behalf of Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister for Child…

The Kāpuia Pānui newsletter was a regular digest of information of interest to Kāpuia members. Kāpuia members typically received these Pānui via email in between their scheduled hui meetings. Kāpuia Pānui 2023 30 June 2023   16 June 2023   30 May 2023  …

The policy workforce and pathways to improved capability Public Service agency practices related to policy people capability and potential options for collective policy workforce initiatives Contents Background and intent…

4732772 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 13 April 2023 Ref: OIA-2022/23-0763 Dear Official Information Act request relating to Documents related to the re-zoning of Waimakariri District land…

Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), and the Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group (CWPRG) on behalf of Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister for Child Poverty…

1 Ministerial List [to take effect on 12 April 2023] Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council. 2. The Parliamentary Under-Secretaries are part of executive government, but are not members of the Executive Council. 3. Portfolios are…

321658v1 1 Ministerial List 12 April 2023 Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council. 2. The Parliamentary Under-Secretaries are part of executive government, but are not members of the Executive Council. 3. Portfolios are listed in the…

Responsibilities include the management of New Zealand's fisheries (including aquaculture), providing for use while ensuring sustainability of those resources for the benefit of New Zealand as a whole, and responsibility for oceans policy.

Responsibilities include promoting the sustainable stewardship of the land in relation to forestry, and developing the role of forestry in the economy and culture of New Zealand.  Also includes responsibility for forestry-related matters under the New…

Responsiblities include the use and protection of the environment, including the management of risks.

Kāpuia Pānui #3 2023

Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). Oral Item: Update on Insurance Issues The following documents have been included in this release: Title of minute: Oral Item…

Level 7, TSB Building, 147 Lambton Quay | PO Box 5010 | Wellington 6140 | New Zealand Tel: +64 4 830 5100 | [email protected] | www.civildefence.govt.nz 6 April 2023 Reference: OIA-2022/23-0676 Dear Official Information Act request…

Proactive Release The following document has been proactively released by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC): Oral Item: Update on Insurance Issues from the Chair of the Cyclone Taskforce The following documents have been included in…

269882v1 1 Ministerial List for Announcement (for appointment on 26 October 2017) Note: Portfolios are listed in the left-hand column. Other responsibilities assigned by the Prime Minister are listed in the right-hand column. CABINET MINISTERS Portfolios…

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272742v1 1 Ministerial List 26 October 2017 Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council. 2. The Parliamentary Under-Secretaries are part of executive government, but are not members of the Executive Council. 3. Portfolios are listed in…

1 302265v1 Ministerial List 10 December 2020 Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council. 2. The Parliamentary Under-Secretaries are part of executive government, but are not members of the Executive Council. 3. Portfolios are listed in…

311729v1 1 Ministerial List 26 February 2022 Notes: 1. All Ministers are members of the Executive Council. 2. The Parliamentary Under-Secretaries are part of executive government, but are not members of the Executive Council. 3. Portfolios are listed in…