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Filter search resultsCO (24) 1: Cabinet Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The circular describes the terms of reference and membership of Cabinet committees.How to get a late Cabinet paper approved
Publication or ResourceIssue date:This page outlines how to seek permission to lodge a Cabinet paper after the 10am Thursday deadline.Cabinet paper attachments
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet paper attachments are usually one of the following:Appointment paper organisation form and candidate CV template
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Organisation Form (for Cabinet appointment papers)Superseded and cancelled circulars
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet Office circulars which have been superseded or cancelled over the last 10 years.The appointments process
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The appointments process and Cabinet appointment papersFinancial implications in Cabinet papers
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Involving the Treasury and the Minister of FinanceThe Treasury should be consulted on all proposals which have, or are likely to have, economic implications, financial or fiscal (expenditure or revenue) implications, implications for the PublicCO (24) 2: National, ACT and New Zealand First Coalition Government: Consultation and Operating Arrangements
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Introduction1 This circular provides guidance for Ministers[1] and agencies on the consultationCabinet paper consultation with Ministers
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet paper consultation with MinistersWhy, when and who: Cabinet paper consultation
Publication or ResourceIssue date:This section outlines the need for a range of consultation on Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and the process for consultation, including:Cabinet paper consultation with Government agencies
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet paper departmental consultation processesCabinet policy paper template
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Template and advice for writing general Cabinet policy papers.Long-term Insights Briefings: Overview of steps
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Step 1: Gather information about the future Indicative timeframe: April to May 2024Long-term Insights Briefings: Checklists
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The Briefings development process Development steps Indicative timeframeLong-term Insights Briefings: Process guide
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Think pieces on New Zealand's futureThe Long-term Insights Briefings are think pieces on important issues for the future of New Zealand.How to submit an oral item to Cabinet or a committee
Publication or ResourceIssue date:This page outlines the process for Ministers to take oral items to Cabinet and Cabinet committees, and includes the oral item email template.How to seek Power to Act
Publication or ResourceIssue date:This page outlines the process for seeking Power to Act for a Cabinet committee or group of Ministers.Human Rights implications in bills and Cabinet papers
Publication or ResourceIssue date:When developing policy proposals, consideration must be given to their consistency with domestic human rights legislation and New Zealand's international human rights obligations.Template paper - Seeking priority for a bill on the Legislation Programme
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Template for a paper seeking priority for a bill on the Legislation ProgrammeCO (23) 13: 2024 Legislation Programme: Requirements for Submitting Bids
Publication or ResourceIssue date:This circular sets out the requirements for bids for bills to be awarded places on the 2024 Legislation Programme.CO (23) 11: Arrangements for transition to a new administration
Publication or ResourceIssue date:The Leader of the National Party has announced his intention to form a coalition government with the ACT Party and the New Zealand First Party that is able to command the confidence of the House of Representatives. This circular sets out the next steps…Cabinet paper consultation with interest groups
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet paper consultation with interest groupsCabinet paper template - Ministerial overseas travel
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Templates for Cabinet overseas travel papersWhat is CabNet
Publication or ResourceIssue date:What is CabNet CabNet is a secure platform for supporting Cabinet and Cabinet committee processes.CO (23) 10: Government Decision Making during the Period of Caretaker Government
Publication or ResourceIssue date:This circular provides guidance for Ministers and government agencies on the application of the caretaker convention, taking decisions during the period of caretaker government, Cabinet meetings, the role of Ministers, and guidance on support from the…Secure handling of Cabinet material
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Secure handling of Cabinet and Cabinet committee materialCO (23) 9: Investment Management and Asset Performance in Departments and Other Entities
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Introduction 1 This circular supersedes Cabinet Office circular CO (19) 6, and gives effect to Cabinet’s intention to:Cabinet Office email request and lodgement forms
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet Office lodgement and request formsProactive release of Cabinet material
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Cabinet papers and minutes must be proactively released within 30 business days of final decisions being taken by Cabinet, unless there is good reason not to publish all or part of the material, or to delay the release. This policy appCO (23) 8: Constitutional Procedures after the Election
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Introduction 1 In January this year the Cabinet Office issued guidance on government decision making in the pre-election period1CO (23) 7: Management of Parliamentary Business after the Dissolution of Parliament
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Key points 1 This circular provides guidance on the management of parliamentary business after Parliament has been dissolved. The key points are as follows:CO (23) 6: Use of External Resources in the Policy Process: Cabinet Paper Requirement
Publication or ResourceIssue date:Purpose 1 This circular sets out the requirement for public service agencies to identify and justify the use of paid external resources (such as consultants or contractor