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issues in their portfolios, they speak for the government and as part of the government. When the government takes decisions within their portfolios, they must support those decisions, regardless of their personal views and whether or not they were at the meeting concerned. When support party Ministers speak about matters outside their portfolios, they may speak as political party leaders or members of Parliament rather than as Ministers, and do not necessarily support the government position.
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Negotiations forming the new government took nearly two months however the ultimate result being that New Zealand First were to have five ministers inside Cabinet and four outside. This translated to having 36.4% of representation in the new government. The Prime Minister following the 1996 election,
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Some political commentators, such as Professor Philip Joseph, have argued that it is a misnomer to deem the unanimity principle of collective responsibility a constitutional convention as such. Joseph views unanimity as merely a "rule of pragmatic politics", lacking a sufficient constitutional nature
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Cabinet itself acts as the accepted forum for establishing this framework. Ministers will jointly discuss the policy which the government as a whole will pursue, and ministers who do not exercise their respective powers in a manner compatible with Cabinet's decision risk losing those powers. This has
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A Cabinet committee comprises a subset of the larger Cabinet, consisting of a number of ministers who have responsibility in related areas of policy. Cabinet committees go into considerably more detail than can be achieved at regular Cabinet meetings, discussing issues which do not need the input of
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The meetings are chaired by the prime minister or, in the prime minister's absence, the next most senior minister in attendance, usually the deputy prime minister. Ministers outside Cabinet may occasionally be invited for the discussion of particular items with which they have been closely involved.
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The Cabinet secretary and their deputy are the only non-ministers who attend Cabinet meetings. They are not political appointments and their role at Cabinet meetings is to formulate and record the Cabinet's decisions and advise on procedure, not to offer policy advice. The secretary has a dual role
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and his allies succeeded in dominating the finance committee, enabling them to determine what it recommended to Cabinet. The official recommendation of the finance committee was much harder for his opponents to fight than his individual claims in Cabinet would be. Douglas was able to pass measures
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Collective responsibility applies differently in the case of support party Ministers. Support party Ministers are only bound by collective responsibility in relation to their own respective portfolios (including any specific delegated responsibilities). When support party Ministers speak about the
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Problems arise when the prime minister breaches collective responsibility. Since ministerial appointments and dismissals are in practice in the hands of the prime minister, Cabinet can not directly initiate any action against a prime minister who openly disagrees with their government's policy. On
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in New Zealand, believed the colonial government should have full control over all its affairs, without the intervention of the governor. Because the governor chaired the Executive Council, Stafford intentionally met with his ministers without the governor present, thus reducing the Council to its
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in the exercise of his or her formal constitutional functions. Outside Cabinet, there are a number of non-Cabinet ministers, responsible for a specific policy area and reporting directly to a senior Cabinet minister. Ministers outside Cabinet are also part of Cabinet committees and will regularly
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is the second-highest ranked, after the prime minister. Under MMP, there are typically three categories of minister: ministers within the 'core' Cabinet, ministers outside Cabinet, and ministers from support parties (i.e. minor parties which have agreed to support a government party during
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Cabinet committees will often discuss matters under delegated authority or directly referred to them by Cabinet, and then report back the results of their deliberation. This can sometimes become a powerful tool for advancing certain policies, as was demonstrated in the
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The prime minister assigns roles to ministers and ranks them in order to determine seniority. A minister's rank depends on factors such as "their length of service, the importance of their portfolio and their personal standing with the prime minister". The
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ministers holding unrelated portfolios. Committee terms of reference and membership are determined by the prime minister and the exact number and makeup of committees changes with the government. As of February 2023, there were 10 Cabinet committees:
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during negotiations with New Zealand First, that he would not be able to satisfy all ambitions of the caucus, due to the forced inclusion of the minority party into the governmental framework, thus highlighting one of the challenges that came with MMP.
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before they can be introduced to the House. Convention regarding Cabinet's authority has considerable force, and generally proves strong enough to bind its participants. Theoretically, each minister operates independently, having received a ministerial
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Only members regularly attend Cabinet meetings, although ministers outside Cabinet and support party ministers can be invited to attend if an area of their portfolio is on the agenda. Thus all ministers listed below have a role in Cabinet's
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votes). The size of Cabinet has grown over time. In the 1890s, for example, there were seven Cabinet ministers. The number of ministers within Cabinet increased in the period up until the 1970s, but has plateaued at 20 since
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Members of Cabinet meet on a regular basis, usually weekly on a Monday, to discuss the most important issues of government policy. Matters that must be submitted to Cabinet include new legislation, involving draft
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was given the position of deputy prime minister, and New Zealand First were given a number of ministerial portfolios including foreign affairs, infrastructure, regional economic development, and internal affairs.
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and supported by Cabinet. Douglas was forced to resign, but when the Cabinet supported Douglas against Lange, the Prime Minister interpreted this as a vote of no-confidence in his leadership and stepped down.
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In order to govern in a coalition under MMP, it is likely that a major party will have to relinquish and offer Cabinet positions to members of a minority party. The aftermath of the first MMP election in
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the other hand, a prime minister who tries to act against concerted opposition from their Cabinet risks losing the confidence of their party colleagues. An example is former Prime Minister
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to be deemed a constitutional convention. He states that, unlike a convention, governments may waive, suspend or abandon political rules, as has happened since the introduction of the
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Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions
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The 1993 electoral referendum in New Zealand resulted in a number of structural changes to Cabinet. The change to the MMP system ultimately led to a larger number of
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Formally all ministers are equals and may not command or be commanded by a fellow minister. Constitutional practice does, however, dictate that the prime minister is
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received 13.4% of the party vote, giving them 17 total seats in the House of Representatives (in contrast to 8.5% in the 1993 general election, conducted under the
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to Parliament for its actions and policies. Cabinet discussions are confidential and are not disclosed to the public apart from the announcement of decisions.
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and kept confidential. However, usually shortly after the weekly meeting the prime minister holds a press conference to discuss important national issues.
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become known as the doctrine of Cabinet collective responsibility. Collective responsibility is grounded in three key principles. The first principle is
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Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into the Terrorist Attack on the Christchurch Mosques
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to the House of Representatives, the elected component of Parliament. It also has significant influence over law-making, and all draft
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recommendations; portfolio interests of ministers; appointments to government bodies; and international treaties.
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The Cabinet room, where the weekly meetings are normally held, and related offices are located at the top of the
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Duncan, Grant (October 2015). "New Zealand's Cabinet Manual: How Does It Shape Constitutional Conventions?".
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that, had Cabinet deliberated on them itself rather than pass them to committee, would have been defeated.
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Cabinet is not established by any statute or constitutional document but exists purely by long-established
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where they provide a channel of communication and liaison between the Cabinet and the governor-general.
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has become the official document which governs its functions, as well as on which its convention rests.
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of its members only loosely defined. Cabinet generally directs and controls policy (releasing
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The result of MMP on Cabinet structure in New Zealand is also highlighted below under the
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retains this style due to his appointment as a member of the Privy Council in 1998.
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focused on specific areas of governance and policy. Though not established by any
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CO (12) 3: National-led Administration – Consultation and Operating Arrangements
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Mitchell, Austin (1 March 2005). "Roger's Revolution: Blitzkrieg in Kiwiland".
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heading. In the coalition deal following the election New Zealand First leader
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The structure of Cabinet has as its basis the formal institution known as the
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Unlike ministers, under-secretaries are not members of the Executive Council.
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A meeting of Cabinet in 1972. At this time, Cabinet members were usually
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Cabinet Government Administration and Expenditure Review Committee (GOV)
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highlighted the changes resulting from the new proportional parliament.
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for the actions of their department (in common with Cabinet ministers).
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The Role of the Secretary of the Cabinet – The View from the Beehive
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The table below lists all ministers, as of 25 June 2024.
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Photograph taken before the first meeting of the Cabinet of the
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The lack of formal legislation establishing Cabinet leaves the
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in the exercise of their formal constitutional functions (the "
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All Cabinet meetings are held behind closed doors, and the
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Central decision-making forum of the New Zealand Government
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Cabinet Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Committee (MCR)
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Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare, Skills)
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before appointments were discontinued in 2000. Currently,
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List of New Zealand governments § List of ministries
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Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence
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Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment
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Cabinet External Relations and Security Committee (ERS)
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Cabinet Environment, Energy and Climate Committee (ENV)
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Associate Minister of Justice (Treaty Principles Bill)
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is formulated. Cabinet is also composed of a number of
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All ministers in Cabinet also serve as members of the
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The New Zealand Cabinet follows the traditions of the
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Associate Minister of Education (Partnership Schools)
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Women in Parliament" 2851: 2838:Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 2818: 2724:Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 2383:Associate Minister for the Environment 1537:Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 1130:Ministers in the New Zealand Government 846: 776: 319:Political funding and election expenses 5058: 3688: 3442: 3197: 3081: 3072: 3048: 2749: 2687:"Clearing up some coalition confusion" 2236:Minister for Building and Construction 1955:Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac) 1780:Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs 1068:Secretary of the Cabinet (New Zealand) 987:Electoral reform and Cabinet structure 708:Te Rūnanga o te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa 5086:Members of the Cabinet of New Zealand 4839: 3849: 3582: 3452:. New Zealand Centre for Public Law. 3308: 3282: 3280: 2860: 2738: 2496:Minister for Media and Communications 1549:Minister for Media and Communications 1352:Associate Minister of Climate Change 979:individual ministerial responsibility 960: 470:Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 3689:Palmer, Russell (24 November 2023). 3418:Mulgan, R. G.; Aimer, Peter (2004). 3397:"Supporting the work of the Cabinet" 3345:Mulgan, R. G.; Aimer, Peter (2004). 2968: 2917: 2831: 2804:"Executive Council – Cabinet Manual" 2716: 2493:Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the 2461:Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the 1621:Minister for Child Poverty Reduction 1555:Minister for State Owned Enterprises 1175: 1019:National–New Zealand First coalition 764:, the body tasked with advising the 3662:"Appointments to the Privy Council" 3198:Martin, John E. (1 February 2015). 2867:Dictionary of New Zealand Biography 2782:cabinetmanual.cabinetoffice.govt.nz 2560:Cabinet Legislation Committee (LEG) 1854:Minister of Tourism and Hospitality 1029:Jim Bolger, was forced to tell his 1017:). This ultimately resulted in the 948:Collective responsibility after MMP 722:. Cabinet meetings, chaired by the 13: 3803:The Journal of Legislative Studies 3782:. Cabinet Office. 10 February 2023 3277: 3133:from the original on 30 April 2014 2994: 2545:Cabinet Priorities Committee (CPC) 2269:Associate Minister of Immigration 2147:Associate Minister for Immigration 1798:Minister for Māori Crown Relations 1646:Minister for Digitising Government 524:New Zealand and the United Nations 14: 5097: 3833: 3757:from the original on 20 July 2024 3741:"Ministerial List - 25 June 2024" 2500:Minister for Oceans and Fisheries 2444:Associate Minister of Agriculture 2166:Minister for Economic Development 2086:Minister for Regional Development 2081:Minister for Oceans and Fisheries 1382:Minister for Sport and Recreation 1085:changes; government responses to 977:Ministers outside Cabinet retain 906:Cabinet collective responsibility 3481:"Clerk of the Executive Council" 3309:Cheng, Derek (24 October 2017). 3178:"What is the MMP voting system?" 3026:Advanced Government and Politics 2542:Cabinet Business Committee (CBC) 2430: 2404: 2367: 2333: 2290: 2253: 2210: 2177: 2131: 2094: 2056: 2010: 1980: 1937: 1900: 1881:Associate Minister of Transport 1865: 1816: 1766: 1756:Minister for Hunting and Fishing 1720: 1677: 1606: 1566: 1511: 1470: 1428: 1387: 1338: 1297: 928:, meaning 'first among equals'. 646: 612:History of voting in New Zealand 607:Political history of New Zealand 33: 3794: 3769: 3733: 3710: 3682: 3654: 3632: 3610: 3532:"Ministerial List 24 July 2023" 3495: 3473: 3436: 3411: 3389: 3371:"Post Cabinet Press Conference" 3363: 3338: 3302: 3247: 3217: 3191: 3170: 3145: 3114: 3042: 2988: 2937: 2806:. 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Routledge. pp. 27–28. 3255:"General elections 1996–2005" 3225:"General elections 1996–2005" 2672: 2598:Shadow Cabinet of New Zealand 2529: 2267:Associate Minister of Defence 2242:Minister for Land Information 2108:Associate Minister of Finance 1953:Associate Minister of Finance 1658:Minister Responsible for the 1651:Minister Responsible for the 885:Cabinet Legislation Committee 4866:National cabinets of Oceania 3200:"Parliament – Impact of MMP" 2201:Minister for the Environment 2145:Associate Minister of Health 1969:Minister of Internal Affairs 1879:Associate Minister of Health 1459:Minister of Local Government 1423:Minister for Pacific Peoples 1262:Additional responsibilities 1038: 873:government policy statements 740:New Zealand political system 7: 5076:Constitution of New Zealand 3443:Shroff, Marie (July 2001). 3028:. 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Index

Politics of New Zealand

Constitution
The Crown
Monarch
Charles III
Governor-General
list
Cindy Kiro
Realm of New Zealand
Executive Government
List of governments
current
Cabinet
Ministers
Prime Minister
list
Christopher Luxon
Executive Council
State services departments
Legislature
54th New Zealand Parliament
King-in-Parliament
House of Representatives
Speaker
Gerry Brownlee
Official Opposition
Elections
Political parties
Electorates

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