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DPMC occupies a unique position at the centre of New Zealand's system of democratic government.  Our overall area of responsibility is in helping to provide, at an administrative level, the 'constitutional and institutional glue' that underlies our system…

To be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ASTILL, Mrs Denise Katherine, For services to the prevention of foetal anticonvulsant syndromes Mrs Denise Astill founded in 2015 and is CEO of Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome New Zealand (FACSNZ), a…

The purpose of the Delivery Unit is to support the planning and delivery of the Government’s key priorities. This includes the reporting on the progress of achievement of Government Targets and the Government Action Plan to the Prime Minister and Cabinet…

The All-of-Government COVID-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry (AoG RCOI COVID-19) Unit within DPMC concluded its work in January 2025. The Unit’s role was to provide an AoG coordination function for the Commission’s Phase One report.  In December 2022, the…

Legislation administered by Ministers and Departments as authorised by the Prime Minister. As at 7 January 2025., Contents, Register of Assigned Legislation, Part 1: Ministers of the Crown Part 2: Departments of State, Register of Assigned Legislation,…

To be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, CHAPMAN, Mrs Julie Clare, For services to children and the community Mrs Julie Chapman has contributed services to the community for more than 20 years. Mrs Chapman founded the KidsCan Charitable…

To be a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, GALLAGHER, Mr John Allan, CNZM, KStJ, For services to business, education, philanthropy and the community Mr John Gallagher was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2002…

To be a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, BLICK, Mr Graeme Hilton, For services to geodesy Mr Graeme Blick has dedicated 55 years to improving the science of geodesy in New Zealand and has been New Zealand’s Chief Geodesist since 2009. Mr…

To be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit:, ALLEN, Mr Peter Wallace, For services to disabled people Mr Peter Allen (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tamatea, Kāi Tahu ki te Waipounamu) has been advocating for the rights of disabled people since his sight…

To be a Companion of the King’s Service Order:, AMATO, Mr Rūpene Paul (Rū), For services to survivors of abuse in care Mr Rū Amato (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Ariki Kaiputahi) has been advocating for survivors of abuse for several years and has been a Board…

The New Zealand Antarctic Medal:, FASTIER, Mr Alastair Robin (Al), For services to Antarctic heritage conservation Mr Al Fastier was the Conservation Programme Manager for the Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT) from 2006 to 2023 and a Conservation Advisor…

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:, STOCKLEY, Squadron Leader Paul Leslie, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Squadron Leader Paul Stockley has devoted more than 32 years to the New Zealand Defence Force as a pilot and instructor…

Our honours system is a way for New Zealand to say thanks and well done to those who have served and those who have achieved. We believe that such recognition is consistent with the egalitarian character of New Zealand society and enlivens and enriches it…

    The Policy Project's Open Government Partnership focus is on working across government to improve community engagement in policy making. The Policy Project supports lifting the community engagement capability of policy advisors and agencies across the…

The New Zealand Bravery Star:, AL-UMARI, Mr Hussein (Posthumous), Deceased 15 March 2019, Christchurch, Citation, On Friday 15 March 2019, Mr Hussein Al-Umari attended afternoon prayer at the Al Noor Mosque on Deans Avenue in Christchurch. He entered the…

The New Zealand Bravery Decoration:, ANDERSON, Mr Ian Stewart, Citation, Mid-afternoon on 24 October 2022, a car crashed into a ditch and rolled onto its passenger side on State Highway 1 near Kekerengu. The female driver was injured and trapped inside,…

The New Zealand Bravery Medal:, ALLISON, Sergeant Sophie Christina, New Zealand Police, Citation, Mid-afternoon on 10 May 2021, a man with a short kitchen knife in each hand attacked a staff member at a supermarket in central Dunedin, causing multiple…

The Greater Christchurch Group (GCG) was formed to lead and coordinate central Government's ongoing role in the recovery and regeneration of greater Christchurch following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. GCG operated from April 2016 until January 2021.…

Greater Christchurch has moved from the recovery phase to one of regeneration. The focus by local and central Government is on creating new partnerships and a shift to local leadership.

The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration:, WHITESIDE, Wing Commander Mark Alan, For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Wing Commander Mark Whiteside was posted to the Airborne Surveillance Maritime Patrol Integrated Project Team in early…

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gerrard's first term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2021., 2021, PMCSA Files released in 2021 (and updated in May 2022…

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gerrard's second term. It contains key reports and documents which were published between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2024., 2024,  , 2023,  , 2022,  , 2021,  

This page contains links to the curated archived publications of Professor Gluckman and Professor Gerrard. It contains key reports and documents which were published during their respective appointments as PMCSA. Professor Sir Peter Gluckman 2009-2011…

Copyright material on this Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website is protected by copyright owned by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on behalf of the Crown. Unless indicated otherwise for specific items or collections of…

  New Zealand’s first ever National Security Strategy was released in 2023 to guide New Zealand’s approach to national security. It embeds the lessons of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the attacks on Christchurch masjidain and sets a vision for New…

Kāpuia, the Ministerial Advisory Group on the Government's response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques, was disestablished on the 9th June 2024, as per its Terms of Reference. Kāpuia provided independent…

Kāpuia released information about its meetings to enhance transparency about its work programme, usually after matters have been considered by Ministers. The table below documents Kāpuia’s advice to the Lead Coordination Minister on the Government’s…

This is the third year DPMC has commissioned the National Risks Public Survey to understand public perceptions of National Risks (including both national security threats and significant hazards). While previous surveys focused more on national security…

The directory of Ministerial portfolios is updated regularly below. The portfolio description provided on each page of the directory is intended to offer a general overview of the role of the portfolio Minister, and is not a complete description of the…

Aerial view of the Beehive and New Zealand Parliament building, with surrounding buildings. Aerial view of the Beehive and New Zealand Parliament building, with surrounding buildings.   Improving the quality of policy advice across government requires a…