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Our Organisation
What We Do
Governance
Structure
Vision and Purpose
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Executive Government Support - Te Pouroto Kawanatanga
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Executive Government Support provides Ministers with a range of services that assist in the smooth operation of New Zealand's executive government, facilitates visits by Guests of Government, provides a translation service that is available to Ministers and the general public, and publishes the New Zealand Gazette. It is also responsible for the administration of independent government agencies the Gambling Commission, and the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service, and services Commissions of Inquiry as and when required.
Ministerial ServicesMinisterial Services provides the Prime Minister and the Executive (Ministers of the Crown) with a range of support services. These include administrative, accounting, personnel, information technology, facilities management, and residential property, advisory services and a media and communications unit. Ministerial Services is responsible for employing all staff in ministerial offices and administers the Beehive website.
Ministers' Expenses
Information about travel and accommodation expenses for members of the Executive (Ministers of the Crown), which are administered by Ministerial Services.
The Authentication UnitThe Authentication Unit administers the authentication of official New Zealand documents for use in other countries in co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Zealand's international diplomatic posts, including Apostille Certification.
The Congratulatory Message ServiceThe Congratulatory Message Service is a way of acknowledging people's special anniversaries. This service, which provides for special messages from Her Majesty the Queen, His Excellency the Governor-General, the Prime Minister and others, is available to all New Zealand residents free of charge.
The New Zealand Gazette OfficeThe New Zealand Gazette Office publishes the official newspaper of the New Zealand Government, the New Zealand Gazette. The principal edition is published every Thursday. Other editions include the customs edition (published weekly), professional and trade lists (published annually), and special editions and supplements.
Translation ServiceThe Translation Service offers translation services in more than 70 different languages. It has a clientele which includes Ministers of the Crown, government departments and private individuals. The Translation Service has a special link with the Citizenship section of Identity Services, as one of the four recognised agencies in New Zealand providing translations acceptable for citizenship purposes. The service is a stand-alone business under the Public Finance Act 1989.
VIP Transport ServiceThe VIP Transport Service provides a chauffeur-driven service and a fleet of self-drive vehicles, mainly for Ministers. Other customers include present and former Governors-General, Prime Ministers and their spouses, the Leader of the Opposition, judges, and visiting dignitaries.
Visits and Ceremonial OfficeThe Visits and Ceremonial Office organises and coordinates visits of guests of government, state or ministerial functions and ceremonies, visits of members of the Royal Family, and state and official funerals. It also organises national commemorative events, such as Anzac Day. In addition, the Visits and Ceremonial Office is responsible for protocol, and provides a flag hire service.
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