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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…

Chief Executive's overview, The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) has had a productive year, with each of our business units progressing an ambitious work programme. Every year is busy for DPMC, election years more so, and election years…

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…

On 10 April 2018, the Policy Project co-hosted a round-table with the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University on protecting the interests of future generations, and foresight. The lead speaker was Marie Brousseau-Navarro, the…

The New Zealand Order of Merit, The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit:, DNZM, To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Catherine…

To what extent can and should public servants expect their advice to ministers to remain confidential, ask Andrew Kibblewhite and Peter Boshier in a co-authored article in the May Policy Quarterly. In Free and Frank Advice and the Official Information Act…

Date published: 12 May  2018, The Press GAZETTE NOTICE PUBLISHED REGARDING the power under section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 to designate Redcliffs Park for education purposes and for the existing Redcliffs School site to be…

In March 2018 the UK Civil Service Policy Profession asked Andrew Kibblewhite to reflect about the first three years of the New Zealand Policy Project. In an article for the UK Civil Service Quarterly, Andrew Kibblewhite shares his perspectives on lifting…

Ministry for the Environment staff have initiated the Behavioural Insights Community of Practice, to build a public service network of people who can share their experiences and identify opportunities for using behavioural insights. Behavioural insights…

In April 2018, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) released two documents relating to the refresh of New Zealand’s Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan.  

In March 2018, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) released a suite of documents that formed the basis of decisions on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill. This includes: advice from officials that was submitted to the Minister for Child…

Date published: 10 March  2018, The Press Open for written comment Redcliffs School and Redcliffs Park: Proposal to exercise the power under section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 to designate Redcliffs Park for education purposes…

This user-friendly handbook is designed for those working in New Zealand's social sector, and beyond, who need to know more about how to measure and understand the effectiveness of their programmes. The handbook's introduction covers audience and purpose…

For more about this proposal and how to give your feedback on it, see the page below: Redcliffs School and Redcliffs Park relocation