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Principles of public service 3.69 New Zealand's public sector is founded on the principles of political neutrality, free and frank advice, merit-based appointments, open government, and stewardship. These principles and agencies' responsibilities are set…

4.1 This chapter covers: the role of the Attorney-General, including the law officer role; the relationship between Ministers and the judiciary; litigation involving Ministers, including judicial review and proceedings taken by or against a Minister…

General 4.2 The Attorney-General is the principal legal adviser (the “senior law officer”) to the government. The Attorney-General is a Minister and almost always a member of Cabinet. In Cabinet and Cabinet committee meetings, the Attorney-General gives…

4.12 The separation of the Executive and the judiciary under New Zealand's system of government means that Ministers must exercise judgement before commenting on matters before the courts or judicial decisions, whether generally, or in relation to the…

4.17 Cabinet Office Circular CO (16) 2 Cabinet Directions for the Conduct of Crown Legal Business is available on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's website . These directions set out the processes to be followed when: Ministers seek legal…

Judicial review 4.19 “Judicial review” is the review by a Judge of the High Court of any exercise of, or non-exercise of, a decision-making power in order to determine whether or not the decision was lawful or valid. Most formal decisions taken by the…

General 4.62 Legal advice in departmental documents and Cabinet papers should be protected from disclosure in a manner consistent with the law. The guidance in paragraphs 4.63 - 4.72 sets out the required approach to the release of legal advice. Guidance…

General 4.74 This guidance provides information on the different types of inquiry, and the principles that apply to their establishment. 4.75 Statutory inquiries, non-statutory ministerial inquiries, and standing statutory bodies with powers of inquiry…

5.1 This chapter covers: Cabinet and Cabinet committees; the main principles and procedures governing decision-making by Ministers in the Cabinet and Cabinet committee system; the roles of the Secretary of the Cabinet and the Cabinet Office.

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.

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