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5160051 3 s9(2)(f)(iv), to maintain the confidentiality of advice tendered by or to Ministers and officials; and s9(2)(g)(i), to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinion. Nothing else has been…

Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) research to support New Zealand policy and practice., The call for research proposals has now closed., In March 2025, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) partnered with Victoria University…

5155934 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 7 July 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0757 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request for communications relating to the use of Artificial Intelligence in…

5159831 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 7 July 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0791 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to communications and advice about LNG importation Thank you…

5161504 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 7 July 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0803 Tēnā koe , Follow-up Official Information Act request relating to Fonterra and Z Energy briefing document Thank you…

Proa cti ve ly Rele as ed 5160585 2 Below is a screenshot of WPQ 21182 (2026): Searches have been completed of our Information Management Systems, and nothing has been identified as relevant to parts [5] and [6] of your request therefore it is refused…

5160662 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 3 July 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0811 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to Follow up Australia-New Zealand Cl mate and Finance…

The following is a list of responses to Official Information Act requests released by the DPMC during the month of May 2026. Date Sent OIA Reference Title 1 May 2026 OIA-2025/26-0637-1 Advice and briefings on critical infrastructure resilience [PDF, 737…

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There are lots of ways for you to connect with your policy colleagues across the New Zealand Public Service and overseas. On this page: New Zealand policy community International policy community, New Zealand policy community, Connecting with the Policy…

357368 1 Cabinet Office CO (26) 2 Circular 1 July 2026 Intended for All Ministers All Chief Executives All Senior Private Secretaries Chief Parliamentary Counsel Speaker of the House of Representatives Expectations for Good Law-making Introduction 1 This…

Once the policy content of a bill has been agreed, and the bill has been drafted, approval must be sought through LEG and Cabinet for the introduction of the bill to the House of Representatives. LEG will examine the bill to ensure that its policy content…

Papers that are submitted to Cabinet or committee seeking authorisation for the submission of secondary legislation to the Executive Council must follow the format set out below. Each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading…

Impact analysis, within the context of preparing Cabinet material, is a process of defining the policy or operational problem that needs to be addressed, identifying policy objectives, and the full range of feasible options for addressing that problem.…

5159635 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 1 July 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0804 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to modelling to support a future COVID-19 strategy for…

Introduction, 1 This circular sets out the Government’s expectations for good law-making to ensure responsible regulation. 2 Responsible regulation can help governments to achieve their desired economic, environmental and social outcomes, support the…

On Track Probable Feasible At Risk Unachievable Target Quarterly Report Summary and Fact Sheets for quarter ending 30 June 2026 TARGET SUMMARY Shorter stays in emergency departments 95% of patients to be admitted, discharged, or transferred from an…

* This report uses static data for health target results (as published at the time) which may differ from other sources that contain revised and updated data. Shorter stays in emergency departments LEAD MINISTER Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health LEAD…

Shorter wait times for elective treatment LEAD MINISTER Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health LEAD AGENCIES Ministry of Health, Director-General of Health, Audrey Sonerson Health New Zealand, Chief Executive, Dr Dale Bramley2 TARGET 95% of people wait less…

Target Baseline (June 2023) Current (June 2026) Status 15% reduction (<900) 1,100 814 On Track Reduced child and youth offending LEAD MINISTER Hon Karen Chhour, Minister for Children LEAD AGENCY Oranga Tamariki, Secretary for Children, Amanda Malu3…

Target Baseline (October 2023) Current (May 2026) Status 20k reduction (165k people) 185,000 147,577 On Track Reduced violent crime LEAD MINISTER Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice LEAD AGENCY Ministry of Justice, Secretary for Justice, Andrew…

Target Baseline (December 2023) Current (June 2026) Status 50k reduction (140k people) 190,000 218,500 At Risk Fewer people on the Jobseeker Support benefit LEAD MINISTER Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Social Development and Employment LEAD AGENCY…

Target Baseline (Term 2, 2023) Current (Term 2, 2026) Status 80% 47.0% 64.3% Probable Increased student attendance LEAD MINISTER Hon David Seymour, Associate Minister of Education LEAD AGENCY Ministry of Education, Secretary for Education, Ellen MacGregor…

47% 24% 22% 45% 28% 23% 24% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 Reading Writing Maths Baseline Actual More students at expected curriculum levels LEAD MINISTER Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Education 7 TARGET 80% of Year…

Target Baseline (December 2023) Current (June 2026) Status 75% reduction (<800 households) 3,141 459 On Track Fewer people in emergency housing LEAD MINISTER Hon Tama Potaka, Associate Minister of Housing LEAD AGENCIES Ministry for Cities, Environment…

Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions 75 76 73 71 70 68 66 63 60 57 55 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 7 2 0 2 8 2 0 2 9 2 0 3 0 Historical* Estimated trajectory Emissions budget 1 (EB1) 2022-2025…

5159939 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 29 June 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0779 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to Decision making processes used by elected representatives…

5160739 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 29 June 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0790 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to the use of private accounts for official business Thank…

5158797 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 29 June 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0808 Tēnā koe , Follow-up to Official Information Act request OIA-2025/26-0722 Thank you for your follow-up Official…

5159634 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 26 June 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0807 Tēnā kōrua , Official Information Act request relating to South New Brighton CERA records Thank you for your…

5153629 CABINET OFFICE, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, WELLINGTON 6011, NEW ZEALAND Telephone: +64 (4) 830 5010. Email: [email protected] www.dpmc.govt.nz 25 June 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0692 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Documents and…

5159326 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz 25 June 2026 Ref: OIA-2025/26-0799 Tēnā koe , Official Information Act request relating to the Eighth Annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security Meeting…