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Proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interest, 26 October 2017 – 30 September 2018, Explanatory note The table below is a summary of certain actions taken by Ministers during the period 26 October 2017 to 30…

DPMC undertook an initial staff engagement survey in July 2018. This follow up survey, Kōrero Mai - From Red to Green, was undertaken by staff in November 2018. Nearly 70 percent of around 270 staff completed the survey - here are a summary of the results.

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 18 Sep 2018, Request for information relating to all total amount spent by DPMC on hold music, the name of service provider(s) engaged by DPMC for hold music, and the full playlist of songs which are used…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 1 Sep 2018, A copy of the terms of reference for both the ODESC governance boards., Information being released,  

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 16 Oct 2018, Request for clarification on whether the 'Cathedral Club' and Chinese Businessman are affilated with the Chinese Communist Party., Information being released,  

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 17 Oct 2018, Request for information relating to whether the current Labour Government or previous National Government, or their respective political parties, have ever received donations from Signature…

We need to maximise collaboration between public servants and academics in evidence-based policy making. The conversation tracker is about how Paul Cairney discussed ways to encourage greater use of research evidence in policy through greater…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 30 Aug 2018, An itemised list of all services, including date, description and cost, provided to DPMC by McKinsey and Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain and Company, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY between…

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 17 Sep 2018, All papers, memos, letters and briefings relating to the New Zealand Honour System between the formation of the coalition government in 2017 and June 2018., Information being released, From…

In November 2018, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) released a suite of documents relating to the Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission.

If you want to encourage a behaviour (nudge!), make it Easy, Attractive, Social and Timely (EAST). These four simple principles are the basis for a simple, memorable framework to increase targeted behaviours and improve the success of social initiatives.…

The briefing to incoming Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media gives an overview of the priorities of the cyber security policy, and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities. This briefing was prepared for the…

Date published: 10 November 2018, The Press OPEN FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS RESIDENTIAL UNIT OVERLAY DISTRICT PLAN CHANGES: PROPOSAL TO EXERCISE THE POWER UNDER SECTION 71 OF THE GREATER CHRISTCHURCH REGENERATION ACT 2016 TO AMEND THE CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT PLAN…

This paper provides an update on the development of New Zealand's first Child Wellbeing Strategy, including initial policy work and public engagement; signals potential implications for Budget 2019; and seeks Cabinet agreement to the ongoing work proposed…

Following reference from the Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee (SWC), Cabinet released this minute related to the Child Wellbeing Strategy and the related Cabinet paper.

On Tuesday 30 October, the Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Dr Megan Woods, presented the report of the Annual Review of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 (the Act) in Parliament. The Act came into effect on 19 April…

To prepare New Zealand's National Security System (NSS) to be able to conduct an effective response incorporating recovery planning to a significant incident or emerging threat on and offshore.

Official Information Act 1982 request received on 12 August 2018, "All papers, reports, memos, correspondence and emails received by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet during 2010 to 2012 regarding South Canterbury Finance (later renamed FCS…

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the requirements agreed to by Cabinet for agencies to implement the New Zealand Business Number (the NZBN).  This circular updates and replaces CO (16) 3.  2 An agency must give effect to, or have regard to, some or…

The following template must be used for all papers requesting a priority in the annual Legislation Programme. The template indicates the headings to be used, and each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not relevant…

The EngageTech Forum was an interactive event designed to help government staff understand the spectrum of technologies available for community consultation and stakeholder engagement both online and offline. The forum explored the different ways…

Date published: 6 October 2018, The Press OPEN FOR PUBLIC WRITTEN SUBMISSION YALDHURST RECREATION AND SPORTS FACILITY: PROPOSAL TO EXERCISE THE POWER UNDER SECTION 71 OF THE GREATER CHRISTCHURCH REGENERATION ACT 2016 to amend the Canterbury Regional…

Feedback is being sought on a proposal to make changes to the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement and Christchurch District Plan to allow further development at the Christchurch Football Centre in Yaldhurst. The Proposal, prepared by Christchurch City…

Andrew Kibblewhite, Chief Executive of DPMC and Head of the Policy Profession spoke at the IPANZ seminar on why free and frank advice matters in the context of open government.

Carl Billington from IPANZ takes a closer look at the convention of free and frank advice, why it matters to both ministers and public servants, and what it means for the future.

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the guidelines and requirements for Ministers and departments seeking approval of proposals with financial implications, changes to appropriations, and the authority to incur expenses. 2 This circular updates and…

On some occasions papers may not go ahead for consideration at a meeting that they have been lodged for, or a Cabinet committee might decide that a paper should not proceed. In these instances, Ministers may choose to withdraw a submission from a meeting…