An All-of-Government (AoG) direction is issued when the Minister for the Public Service and the Minister of Finance jointly decide under section 107 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 to align public sector policies, services or environmental targets.
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Government Response to the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned
The Government has formally responded to the Royal Commission of Inquiry COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report.
The Government’s Response is focused on ensuring New Zealand is prepared for future pandemics and that any response is proportionate, responsive and transparent.
Lead agency is the Ministry of Health
Te Puni Kōkiri role is to support joint communications to the public.
Te Aorerekura - National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence
Te Aorerekura sets a collective ambition to create peaceful homes where children, families and whānau thrive; to enable safe communities where all people are respected; and to support the
wellbeing of our nation. It represents an evolution in our journey to address violence in our homes and communities.
Lead agency is the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention
Support is available | The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention
Te Puni Kōkiri role is to support the delivery of the Te Aorerekura Action Plan.
Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions was established in 2018 to investigate children, young people, and vulnerable adults’ experiences of abuse and neglect in State and non-State care in Aotearoa New Zealand between the years of 1950-1999.
The Royal Commission ended on 25 June 2024. Its final report Whanaketia, Through pain and trauma, from darkness to light was released on Wednesday 24 July 2024.
Lead agency is the Crown Response Office
Welcome | Crown response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry
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The Government is launching a new State redress service for survivors of abuse and neglect in State care.
Those serving Māori recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Te Puni Kōkiri would like to congratulate all 2026 King’s Birthday Honour recipients, especially those recognised for services to Māori.
Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective wins 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Congratulations to Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective - winners of the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy, Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award.
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Seeking Policy Approval for the Māori Purposes Bill
This paper sought Cabinet policy approval for a Māori Purposes Bill. Policy approval was granted to make minor, technical, and non-controversial amendments to seven Acts, repeal nine Acts, and provide for the vesting of eight Lake Taupō tributary beds.
Changes to the Māori Land Court Rules
Changes to the Māori Land Court Rules and commencement of Māori Land Court dispute resolution provisions.