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2024 GDS Index: 195 GDSs in Operation as at 31 December 2024

Introduction

Here you can learn more about the 195 GDSs in operation as at 31 December 2024. The table provides more detailed information on each GDS, as well as a pdf of each strategy document.

Please note each GDS is ranked (rankings are not currently available for the 2024 GDS Index but will be provided shortly):

(i) Out of 195 GDSs
To arrange GDSs in order of rank out of 195, please place your cursor on the header of the column titled ‘Rank out of 195 GDSs’ and click. Click once to order by ascending (1–195) and twice to order by descending (195–1).

(ii) Out of department
To arrange GDSs in order of rank by department, please click once on the headers of the columns titled ‘Rank out of Department’ and ‘Government Department’.

(iii) Out of sector
To arrange GDSs in order of rank by sector, please click once on the headers of the columns titled ‘Rank out of Sector’ and ‘Sector’. Please also be aware you can scroll to the right to see additional information about each strategy.

 

Background

  1. The 2024 GDS Index Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at the Institute’s online shop.
  2. Learn more about the methodology in Working Paper 2025/01 – Methodology for the 2024 Government Department Strategies Index. See Working Papers to view or download.
  3. In addition to the GDSs in operation, view a list of all archived GDSs (archived on or before 31 December 2024), with PDFs linked.
  4. Please note that as at 31 December 2024, the following departments have not published (and archived) any GDSs: Crown Law Office; Ministry for Regulation; Serious Fraud Office; Social Investment Agency; and Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa – Pike River Recovery Agency.
Rank out of 195 Government Department Strategies (GDS)Shared rank positionRank out of DepartmentShared rank positionRank out of SectorShared rank positionIndex when GDS was addedDepartment2024 GDS Index GDS NumberGovernment Department Strategy (GDS)SectorPublication dateDurationNo. of pagesSigned byThis GDS replacesJointly held withTransferred fromStrategy mapLegislationMergedYear strategy expiresScopeClimate intelligenceAction points1.1
(4)		1.2
(4)		1.3
(8)		2.1
(4)		2.2
(4)		2.3
(4)		2.4
(4)		3.1
(8)		3.2
(4)		3.3
(4)		4.1
(4)		4.2
(4)		4.3
(4)		4.4
(4)		5.1
(4)		5.2
(4)		5.3
(4)		5.4
(4)		6.1
(4)		6.2
(6)		6.3
(6)		Total
1112023 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–05Aotearoa New Zealand's First Emissions Reduction PlanNatural Resources SectorMay 20222022–2025361 (merged)Crown (Prime Minister and Minister of Climate Change) and CE (Secretary
for the Environment)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 14 (out of 361)Required (see Climate Change Response Act
2002, ss 5ZG–5ZI) and cited in the GDS		No2025WideDetailed ResponseYes (mitigation)43844448444334444443690
2112023 GDS Index11. Ministry for Pacific PeoplesGDS11–01Pacific Languages Strategy 2022–2032Social Services and Community SectorAugust 20222022–2032112 (merged)Crown (Minister for Pacific Peoples) and CENot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableYes2032WideBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)42844448434430444436687
3222023 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–08Te Rautaki Para | Waste StrategyNatural Resources SectorMarch 20232023–205056Crown (Minister for
the Environment)		Waste Strategy (2010)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 20Not applicableNo2050WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)42844448444333444440685
4112023 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–06Te Rautaki Matihiko mō Aotearoa | The Digital Strategy for AotearoaFinance and Government Administration SectorSeptember 20222022–203267 (merged)Crown (Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications) and CENot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 7 (out of 67)Not applicableYes2032WideMentionNo44544448444344442403683
5112023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–24Rural Health StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20232023–2033100Crown (Minister and
Associate Minister
of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 6Required (see Pae Ora [Healthy Futures] Act 2022, s 46) and cited in the GDSNo2033NarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)42844448434223242426682
6Equal2Equal2Equal2023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–20Health StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20232023–2033116Crown (Minister of Health)Health Strategy (2016)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 10Required (see Pae Ora [Healthy Futures] Act 2022, s 41) and cited in the GDSNo2033WideMentionNo42844448444220243336681
6Equal2Equal2Equal2023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–22Provisional Health of Disabled People StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20232023–203362Crown (Minister of Health)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 3Required (see Pae Ora [Healthy Futures] Act 2022, s 44) and cited in the GDSNo2033NarrowNo mentionNo42844448424220244436681
8Equal132023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–13Climate Change Adaptation Plan | He Whakamahere Hātepe Urutau mō te Huringa ĀhuarangiNatural Resources SectorJune 20202020–202580Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 26Not applicableNo2025WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)22844448488222244440080
8Equal12Equal2023 GDS Index22. Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGDS22–03MAIHI Ka Ora: The national Māori housing strategySocial Services and Community SectorDecember 20212021-205184 (merged)Crown (Associate
Minister of Housing –
Māori Housing)		Not applicableTPKNot applicableNot foundNot applicableYes2051NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)44842326444130444436680
8Equal112023 GDS Index23. Ministry of JusticeGDS23–01Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceJustice SectorDecember 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for
the Prevention of
Family Violence and
Sexual Violence)		Not applicableDOC, MOE, MOH, TPK, MSD and OTNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242046680
8Equal12Equal2023 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–09Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceSocial Services and Community SectorDecember 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence)Not applicableDOC, MOE, MOH, MOJ, TPK and OTNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242046680
12Equal112023 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–06International Climate Finance Strategy: Tuia te Waka a KiwaExternal SectorAugust 20222022–202519Crown (Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Minister for Climate Change)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)22843438424323444440678
12Equal442023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–25Women’s Health StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20232023–203372Crown (Minister and
Associate Minister
of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 8Required (see Pae Ora [Healthy Futures] Act 2022, s 45) and cited in the GDSNo2033WideMentionNo42844444434220243446678
14242021 GDS Index22. Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGDS22–02Te Tauākī Kaupapa Here a te Kāwanatanga mō te Whakawhanake Whare, Tāone Anō Hoki | Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban DevelopmentSocial Services and Community SectorSeptember 20212021–205158Crown (Minister of Finance and Minister of Housing)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 4–5Required (see Kāinga Ora– Homes and Communities Act 2019, s 22) and cited in the GDSNo2051WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)3.546412.52.572.52.53.534143432.56675.5
15242023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–06Kiwi Recovery Plan 2018–2028 | Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018–2028Natural Resources SectorNovember 20182018–202864Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2028NarrowMentionNo32844448433444242440075
16Equal122023 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–03Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceJustice SectorDecember 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence)Not applicableMOE, MOH, MOJ, TPK, MSD and OTNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242040674
16Equal352023 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–06Aotearoa New Zealand’s First National Adaptation PlanNatural Resources SectorAugust 20222022–2028196Crown (Minister of Climate Change) and CE (Secretary for the Environment)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 12, 24Required (see Climate Change Response Act 2002, ss 5ZS–5ZT) and cited in the GDSNo2028WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)43444444444344444440074
16Equal1Equal5Equal2023 GDS Index29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for ChildrenGDS29–01Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceSocial Services and Community SectorDecember 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence)Not applicableDOC, MOE, MOH, MOJ, TPK and MSDNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242040674
16Equal1Equal5Equal2023 GDS Index29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for ChildrenGDS29–02Oranga Tamariki Disability Vision and StrategySocial Services and Community SectorJuly 20222022–NK17 (merged)Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 13 (out of 17)Required (see Children’s
Act 2014, s 8) and cited
in the GDS		YesNKNarrowNo mentionNo22844446443030244226674
20Equal5Equal5Equal2023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–16Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2022/23 to 2024/25Health SectorJune 20222022–202599Not signedStrategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm
2019/20 to 2021/22 (2019)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 41, 53May issue a strategy
(see Gambling Act 2003,
s 317) and cited in the GDS		No2025NarrowNo mentionNo22843447424220044443673
20Equal5Equal5Equal2023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–21Pae Tū – Hauora Māori StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20232023–202576Crown (Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Health [Māori Health])Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundRequired (see Pae Ora [Healthy Futures] Act 2022, s 42) and cited in the GDSNo2025WideMentionNo32843338434220220446673
22772023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–23Te Mana Ola – The Pacific Health StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20232023–203379Crown (Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Health [Pacific Health])Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 11–12, 47Required (see Pae Ora [Healthy Futures] Act 2022, s 43) and cited in the GDSNo2033WideMentionNo32843337434220244026672
23Equal272023 GDS Index11. Ministry for Pacific PeoplesGDS11–02Pacific Wellbeing StrategySocial Services and Community SectorSeptember 20222022–NK43Crown (Minister for
Pacific Peoples) and CE (Secretary for Pacific Peoples)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 29–30Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo32744424434320441026669
23Equal112023 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–13Action Plan for Pacific EducationEducation and Workforce SectorJuly 20232020–203088Crown (Associate
Minister of Education)		Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020–2030 (2020)Not applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 8–9Not applicableNo2030NarrowMentionNo42244448434220344140669
25122020 GDS Index05. Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetGDS05–01National Disaster Resilience Strategy | Rautaki ā-Motu Manawaroa AituāFinance and Government Administration SectorApril 20192019–202952Crown (Minister of Civil Defence)National Civil Defence
Emergency Management
Strategy (2008)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 3Required (see Civil Defence Emergency Management [CDEM] Act 2002, s 31) and cited in the GDSNo2029WideBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)43.573.53.52.51.561.53.54232.532.52.533.50668.5
26Equal362020 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–15Te Mana o te Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 2020Natural Resources SectorAugust 20202020–2050125 (merged)Crown (Minister of
Conservation and
Associate Minister for the Environment)		Biodiversity Strategy 2000 (2000)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 43 (out of 125)Not applicableNo2050WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)23.5633224334221413.53.53.56668
26Equal232023 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–07Strategy 2022–2025: A pathway to an Aotearoa where ethnic communities feel at homeFinance and Government Administration SectorSeptember 20222022–202529Crown (Minister for
Diversity, Inclusion
and Ethnic Communities) and CE		Office of Ethnic Communities – Strategic Framework
(2020)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 51Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo32633334433330442036668
26Equal222023 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–09Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceEducation and Workforce SectorDecember 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for
the Prevention of
Family Violence and
Sexual Violence)		Not applicableDOC, MOH, MOJ, TPK, MSD and OTNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242040068
26Equal882023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–15Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceHealth SectorDecember 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for
the Prevention of
Family Violence and
Sexual Violence)		Not applicableDOC, MOE, MOJ, TPK, MSD and OTNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242040068
26Equal1Equal1Equal2023 GDS Index24. Ministry of Māori Development – Te Puni KōkiriGDS24–02Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violenceMāori Affairs Sector
December 20212021–2046128 (merged)Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence)Not applicableDOC, MOE, MOH, MOJ, MSD and OTNot applicableYes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128)Not applicableYes2046WideNo mentionNo42844448434331242040068
26Equal1Equal1Equal2023 GDS Index24. Ministry of Māori Development –Te Puni KōkiriGDS24–03MAIHI Ka Ora: The national Māori housing strategyMāori Affairs Sector
December 20212021-205184 (merged)Crown (Associate
Minister of Housing –
Māori Housing)		Not applicableHUDNot applicableNot foundNot applicableYes2051NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)44842326444130444430068
32Equal232023 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–04Suicide Prevention and Postvention Action PlanJustice SectorMarch 20222022–202520Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 11Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo32844446334240231040667
32Equal112020 GDS Index26. Ministry of TransportGDS26–02Transport Evidence Base StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorDecember 20192019–NK (was initially 2022)72 (merged)CETransport Research
Strategy (2016) and
Transport Domain Plan (2016)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableYesNKNarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)2.51.5534347344121444433067
32Equal142023 GDS Index30. Public Service CommissionGDS30–03Te Rautaki Ārahi i te Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa | The Leadership Strategy for New Zealand’s Public ServiceFinance and Government Administration SectorJuly 20232023–202524CE (Public Service
Commissioner/Head
of Service)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 21Required (see Public
Service Act 2020, s 61)
and cited in the GDS		No2025NarrowMentionNo22444446333020241436667
35Equal342023 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–05Disability Action Plan 2023–2027Justice SectorFebruary 20232023–202724Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 18Not applicableNo2027WideNo mentionNo32843336433220443030666
35Equal252023 GDS Index05. Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetGDS05–04Secure Together | Tō Tātou Korowai Manaaki: New Zealand’s national security strategy 2023–2028Finance and Government Administration SectorAugust 20232023–202844Crown (Prime Minister and Minister for National Security and Intelligence)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 17Not applicableNo2028NarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)22833338434223430030666
37332021 GDS Index24. Ministry of Māori Development – Te Puni KōkiriGDS24–01Maihi Karauna: The Crown’s strategy for Māori language revitalisation 2019–2023Māori Affairs Sector
February 20192019–NK (was initially 2023)48Crown (Minister for
Māori Development)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 21Required (see Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 – Māori Language Act 2016, s 10) and cited in the GDSNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo3.5363.52.51.5162.534221331.52.526665.5
38992023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–17National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023–2030Health SectorMarch 20232023–203044Crown (Minister of Health)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 20Not applicableNo2030NarrowNo mentionNo32844444444223244020064
39452023 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–06Ageing Well Action PlanJustice SectorAugust 20232023–202620Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2026WideNo mentionNo22832336423220442230663
4010102023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–18Ngā Pokenga Paipai me ngā Pokenga Huaketo mā te Toto: Te rautaki o Aotearoa 2023–2030 | Aotearoa New Zealand Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infection Strategy 2023–2030Health SectorMarch 20232023–203044Crown (Minister of Health)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 6Not applicableNo2030NarrowNo mentionNo22844448323223243020062
41122023 GDS Index27. New Zealand Customs ServiceGDS27–02Rautaki Mana Ārai | Customs Strategy 2023–2028External SectorJuly 20232023–202824CE (Comptroller
of Customs)		Rautaki Mana Ārai –
Customs Strategy (2018)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 5Not applicableNo2028NarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)22544336334320443000661
42Equal47Equal2020 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–09Towards a Predator Free New Zealand: Predator free 2050 strategyNatural Resources SectorFebruary 20202020–205044Crown (Minister
of Conservation)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 19Not applicableNo2050WideMentionNo236321.5241.53.53.522241.5121.56660
42Equal47Equal2023 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–07Updated National Implementation Plan Under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic PollutantsNatural Resources SectorDecember 20222022–202588CE (Secretary for the
Environment)		National Implementation
Plan Under the Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (2006)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundRequired (see Hazardous
Substances and New
Organisms Act 1996, sch 1AA)
and cited in the GDS		No2025NarrowMentionNo22842426222323442240060
42Equal262023 GDS Index30. Public Service CommissionGDS30–02Fourth National Action Plan 2023–2024Finance and Government Administration SectorDecember 20222023–NK (was initially 2024)33Crown (Minister for
the Public Service)		Open Government
Partnership: National Action Plan 2016–18 (2016)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo22644442243020444030660
45Equal192024 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–16Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan 2020Natural Resources SectorDecember 20212021–NK20Not signedHector’s and Maui’s Dolphin Threat Management Plan (2007)DOCNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo0.5483.5313832.53.5110.5232.52.53.50359
45Equal132023 GDS Index17. Ministry of DefenceGDS17–02Defence Policy and Strategy Statement 2023External SectorAugust 20232023–NK48 (merged)Crown (Minister
of Defence)		Strategic Defence Policy Statement (2018)Not applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 10–11 (out of 48)Not applicableYesNKWideDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)22843337313020200136659
47Equal2102023 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–18Wallaby Strategy: Achieving a wallaby-free AotearoaNatural Resources SectorOctober 20222021–202529Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)32833337333020023223358
47Equal282020 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–04Better Later Life | He Oranga Kaumātua 2019–2034Social Services and Community SectorNovember 20192019–203448 (merged)Crown (Minister
for Seniors)		Positive Ageing Strategy (2001)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableYes2034WideMentionNo3.534213.51.543.5331.5203443.520658
4911112021 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–14Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action PlanHealth SectorDecember 20212021–202536Crown (Associate
Minister of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 6Not applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo2.54822.53062332.522.54120.510657.5
50Equal122018 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–04National Statement of Science Investment 2015–2025Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorOctober 20152015–202566Crown (Minister of
Science and Innovation)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 7–8Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo42542.541.57.523.5323221.53.52.51.50057
50Equal332023 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–04Te Rautaki Rawa Kura | The School Property Strategy 2030Education and Workforce SectorJune 20202020–203048Department staff (other than CE) (Head of Education Infrastructure
Service)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 2–3Not applicableNo2030NarrowMentionNo32843436433020420420057
52Equal5112021 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–16Heritage and Visitor Strategy | He Rautaki Taonga Tuku Iho, Manuhiri Tūārangi HokiNatural Resources SectorJanuary 20212021–202529CE (Director-General)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 13–14Not applicableNo2025WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)2.52.543.5220.562.543.5331.5412.53.523056.5
52Equal562021 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–02Wāhine – E Rere Ana ki te Pae Hou: Women’s strategy 2021–2025Justice SectorOctober 20212021–202524Crown (Minister of
Corrections) and CE		Wahine – E rere ana ki te Pae Hou – Women’s Strategy 2017–2021 (2017)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo1.53.573.512.50.53.532.5222030.51.51.53.56656.5
54Equal6122021 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–17Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan 2020Natural Resources SectorDecember 20212021–NK20Not signedHector’s and Maui’s Dolphin Threat Management Plan (2007)MPINot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo0.5483.5313832.53.5110.5232.52.53.50056
54Equal232024 GDS Index26. Ministry of TransportGDS26–04Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024/25–2033/34Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorJune 20242024–203449Crown (Minister of Transport)Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2021/22–2030/31 (2020)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundRequired (see Land Transport Management Act, s 66) and cited in the GDSNo2034WideDetailed ResponseYes (mitigation)30420434324020442036656
5612122021 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–12Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeingHealth SectorAugust 20212021–203176Crown (Minister of Health) and CE (Director-General of Health)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 24Not applicableNo2031WideMentionNo2.53.56222.51.583.52.52.53.5203321.530054.5
57672021 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–01Our Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2021–2026Justice SectorOctober 20212021–202616Crown (Minister of
Corrections) and CE		Our Drug and Alcohol Strategy Through to 2020 (2016)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundRequired (see Corrections Act 2004, s 123) and cited in the GDSNo2026NarrowNo mentionNo3263.50.51.504223.523030.5122.56654
581132015 GDS Index09. Land Information New ZealandGDS09–01Cadastre 2034Natural Resources SectorFebruary 20142014–203444Department staff
(other than CE)
(Surveyor-General)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2034NarrowNo mentionNo2.52.5623.51.53721.53.52222.50.5003.56053.5
59Equal3142023 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–05Wilding Conifer Management Strategy 2015–2030Natural Resources SectorDecember 20142015–203040Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030NarrowMentionNo22443446224223000033353
59Equal442023 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–11International Education Strategy 2022–2030Education and Workforce SectorAugust 20222022–203019Not signedInternational Education Strategy – He Rautaki Mātauranga A Ao 2018–2030 (2018)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2May issue a strategy
(see Education and
Training Act 2020, s 8) but not cited in the GDS		No2030NarrowMentionNo42642328444022020040053
59Equal13132020 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–11Whakamaua – Māori Health Action Plan 2020–2025Health SectorJuly 20202020–202578Crown (Associate
Minister of Health)
and CE (Director-General of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 66Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo2.523.52.521.5163331.520323.51.53.50653
59Equal342024 GDS Index26. Ministry of TransportGDS26–05Maritime Security Strategy 2024Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorJune 20242024–202945CE (Secretary for Transport)Maritime Security Strategy 2020 (2020)Not applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 4, 38Not applicableNo2029WideMentionNo33730206423020432030653
6314142018 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–06Faiva Ora 2016–2021 – National Pasifika Disability PlanHealth SectorAugust 20172016–NK (was initially 2021)27Not signedFaiva Ora National Pasifika
Disability Plan (2014)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo4463.52.520.543.53.5322023.52.5130052.5
64Equal7152020 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–07New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism StrategyNatural Resources SectorMay 20192019–NK (was initially 2020)22Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 5Not applicableNoNKWideBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)3.51.55311161.51.53.5121.5222106652
64Equal37Equal2023 GDS Index05. Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetGDS05–03New Zealand’s Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism StrategyFinance and Government Administration SectorOctober 20222020–NK15Crown (Prime Minister)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22833337303121230030352
64Equal392023 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–11Social Sector Commissioning 2022–2028 Action PlanSocial Services and Community SectorOctober 20222022–202844Crown (Minister for
Social Development and Employment) and other (various other NGO and Independent Project Board members)		Social Sector
Commissioning (2020)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 8Not applicableNo2028NarrowNo mentionNo11344446333022241023052
64Equal17Equal2018 GDS Index34. The TreasuryGDS34–01Thirty Year New Zealand Infrastructure PlanFinance and Government Administration SectorAugust 20152015–204586Crown (Minister of
Finance) and other (Chair of National Infrastructure
Advisory Board)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 9Required (see New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/ Te Waihanga Act 2019, s 12 and s 13) but not cited in the GDS (the GDS was published in 2015)No2045WideMentionNo3.54632.52.5182321.5202.52213.50052
68Equal8162023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–18Procurement Strategy for Roading Activities, 2021/22–2023/24Natural Resources SectorMay 20222021–NK (was initially 2024)19CE and department staff (other than CE) (DirectorGeneral, Deputy Director-General Operations,
Supplier Sourcing Manager, Director Operations Planning, Asset Planning
Manager)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)24633312322232433030051
68Equal552018 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–01Nation of Curious Minds | He Whenua Hihiri i te Mahara: A national strategic plan for science in societyEducation and Workforce SectorJuly 20142014–NK (was initially 2024)52Crown (Minister of Science and Innovation and
Minister of Education)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 9Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo32.55.52.52.53.50.5423.53.51.5213.52.53.5220051
68Equal15152020 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–10Ola Manuia – Pacific Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2020–2025Health SectorJune 20202020–202548Crown (Associate
Minister of Health)
and CE (Director-General of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 18Not applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo2.53.57322.51.573.52.53110.531.53030051
68Equal192014 GDS Index33. Statistics New ZealandGDS33–01Transforming the New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings: Issues, options and strategyFinance and Government Administration SectorApril 20122012–203045Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideNo mentionNo3.534.51.52323.5322.54430.51.531.530051
72Equal217Equal2021 GDS Index09. Land Information New ZealandGDS09–05Aotearoa New Zealand Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Directions and Priorities 2021–2030Natural Resources SectorDecember 20212021–203020Crown (Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister for Oceans
and Fisheries; Minister of Climate Change; Minister
for Research, Science and Innovation; and Minister of Conservation)		Antarctic and Southern
Ocean Science (2011)		MFATNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)32.5642.540.551.51.53.5321.5301.52.52.50050
72Equal310Equal2023 GDS Index11. Ministry for Pacific PeoplesGDS11–03Fale mo Aiga – Pacific Housing Strategy 2030Social Services and Community SectorNovember 20222022–20304 (merged)Not signedNot applicableHUDNot applicableYes, p. 2 (out of 4)Not applicableYes2030WideNo mentionNo32634337434020000006050
72Equal417Equal2021 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–13Cadmium and New Zealand Agriculture and HorticultureNatural Resources SectorDecember 20192019–202620Not signedCadmium and New Zealand Agriculture and Horticulture (2011)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 9Not applicableNo2026NarrowNo mentionNo207.52.501271.53.53.51202443.530050
72Equal252023 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–11MBIE’s Regulatory Systems Stewardship Strategy 2023–2028Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorMarch 20232023–202836CE (Secretary for
Business, Innovation
and Employment and
Chief Executive)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 14–15Not applicableNo2028NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)22743434323220222030050
72Equal1Equal10Equal2018 GDS Index18. Ministry of Disabled PeopleGDS18–01Disability Strategy 2016–2026Social Services and Community SectorNovember 20162016–202652Crown (Minister for
Disability Issues)		Disability Strategy 2001 (2001), originally held by MOHNot applicableMOH and MSDYes, pp. 8, 22Not applicableNo2026NarrowNo mentionNo2.52.541.50.50062.52.532202.53.53.52.530650
72Equal1Equal10Equal2018 GDS Index18. Ministry of Disabled PeopleGDS18–03Sign Language Strategy 2018–2023Social Services and Community SectorOctober 20182018–NK (was initially 2023)25Crown (Minister for
Disability Issues)		Not applicableNot applicableMSDNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo1.5242.52.521.5423.5211.502333.52.50650
72Equal6Equal6Equal2023 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–12Connected Ako: Digital and data for learningEducation and Workforce SectorJune 20232023–203364Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 10Not applicableNo2033NarrowMentionNo32844446402023000040050
72Equal6Equal6Equal2024 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–14Approach to Improving Attendance in SchoolsEducation and Workforce SectorMay 20242024–NK20Crown (Associate Minister of Education)Attendance and Engagement Strategy (2022)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo30832222104010440026650
72Equal242021 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–05Aotearoa New Zealand Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Directions and Priorities 2021–2030External SectorDecember 20212021–203020Crown (Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister for Oceans
and Fisheries; Minister of Climate Change; Minister
for Research, Science and Innovation; and Minister of Conservation)		Antarctic and Southern Ocean Science (2011)LINZNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)32.5642.540.551.51.53.5321.5301.52.52.50050
81252020 GDS Index17. Ministry of DefenceGDS17–01Defence Capability Plan 2019External SectorJune 20192019–203044Crown (Minister
of Defence)		Defence Capability Plan 2016 (2016)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)2.5343.51.5324212.50.513.530.50.502.53649.5
82Equal5192018 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–07Primary Sector Science Roadmap – Te Ao TūroaNatural Resources SectorJune 20172017–203060Crown (Minister for
Primary Industries
and Minister of Science and Innovation)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)3.53.57.52.533151.51.52.51.52.53221.51.50.50049
82Equal16162021 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–13COVID-19 Māori Health Protection PlanHealth SectorDecember 20212021–NK48Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo2362.51.53.50.543.512222.513.522.540049
82Equal17172024 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21-27New Zealand Pandemic Plan: A framework for action (Interim update – July 2024)Health SectorJuly 20242024–NK219CE (Director-General
of Health)		New Zealand Influenza
Pandemic Plan: A
framework for action (2017)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, p.16Not applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo24732212212223421430NA49
82Equal4132021 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–06E Tū Whānau – Mahere Rautaki: Framework for change 2019–2024Social Services and Community SectorJune 20202019–NK (was initially 2024)64Crown (Associate Minister for Social Development)E Tu Whānau Programme of Action for Addressing Family Violence 2013 – 2018 (2013)Not applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 4–5Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo33730.52083.52.53.5120430.502.50049
82Equal2102021 GDS Index34. The TreasuryGDS34–02He Tirohanga Mokopuna 2021 – Combined Statement on the Long-Term Fiscal Position and Long-Term Insights BriefingFinance and Government Administration SectorSeptember 20212021–206193CE (Secretary to the
Treasury)		He Tirohanga Mokopuna – 2016 Statement on the Long-term Fiscal Position (2016)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundRequired (see Public
Finance Act 1989,
ss 26I–26N) and cited in
the GDS		No2061WideBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)3.5472143.52.521.51.54243001.520049
876202018 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–06Science Strategy | Rautaki PutaiaoNatural Resources SectorOctober 20152015–NK (was initially 2020)34CE (Director-General) and department staff (other than CE) (Departmental
Science Adviser)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 8Not applicableNoNKWideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)3253.533.51.56133122.52.52.520.510048.5
88Equal921Equal2023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–20Ngā Awa, DOC’s Priority River Restoration ProgrammeNatural Resources SectorOctober 20222022–20504Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 1–2Not applicableNo2050NarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)41233228443020220006048
88Equal721Equal2020 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–04National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2013Natural Resources SectorJanuary 20142013–NK (was initially 2018)36Crown (Minister for
Primary Industries)		National Plan of Action -
Sharks (2008)		Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 6Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo23.542.5120.561.52.53.512142.532.530048
88Equal5Equal14Equal2021 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–07Pasefika Proud: Pathways for change 2019–2023Social Services and Community SectorJune 20202019–NK (was initially 2023)51Crown (Associate Minister for Social Development)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 4-5Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo3382.50.523742.53020300.5040048
88Equal5Equal14Equal2023 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–10Financial Capability in Aotearoa New ZealandSocial Services and Community SectorDecember 20212021–NK (was initially 2024)24Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 18Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22844447332220000010048
88Equal5Equal14Equal2023 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–12Youth Plan: Voice, leadership, actionSocial Services and Community SectorAugust 20232023–202842 (merged)Crown (Minister for Youth) and department staff (other than CE) (representatives
of the Ministry of Youth Development – Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi Youth Advisory Group)		Youth Plan 2020–2022 (2020)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableYes

(Note: TWO documents were merged with this GDS)		2028NarrowNo mentionNo22240404442000444440048
934112020 GDS Index05. Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetGDS05–02Cyber Security Strategy 2019Finance and Government Administration SectorJuly 20192019–NK (was initially 2023)17Crown (Minister
of Broadcasting,
Communications and
Digital Media)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo24821006212.5220.531.51030647.5
94Equal10Equal23Equal2020 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–04New Zealand Sea Lion/Rāpoka Threat Management Plan
Natural Resources SectorJuly 20172017–NK (was initially 2022)19Not signedNot applicableMPINot applicableYes, pp. 13–14Not applicableNoNKNarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)13731.50.50.571.53.53.522011.533.520047
94Equal10Equal23Equal2023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–19A Structured Decision Making Approach for the Recovery of Kuaka/Whenua Hou Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides whenuahouensis)Natural Resources SectorJune 20222022–NK45Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo22733332223424230000047
94Equal10Equal23Equal2024 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–22Predator Free 2050 Interim Implementation Plan 2024–2030Natural Resources SectorJuly 20242024–203025Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 10Not applicableNo2030WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)40423332424000240220647
94Equal823Equal2020 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–08New Zealand Sea Lion/Rāpoka Threat Management PlanNatural Resources SectorJuly 20172017–NK (was initially 2022)19Not signedNot applicableDOC Not applicableYes, pp. 13–14Not applicableNoNKNarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)13731.50.50.571.53.53.522011.533.520047
94Equal18182020 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–08Every Life Matters | He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide prevention strategy 2019–2029 and suicide prevention action plan 2019–2024 for Aotearoa New ZealandHealth SectorSeptember 20192019–202948Crown (Minister of Health) and CE (Director-General of Health)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2Not applicableNo2029WideNo mentionNo2.526321.50.582.512.51.520.532.52.51.520047
999272020 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–12Aquaculture StrategyNatural Resources SectorSeptember 20192019–203520Crown (Minister
of Fisheries)		Aquaculture Strategy and Five-year Action Plan to Support Aquaculture (2012)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 6Not applicableNo2035WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaptation)3.525322.50.561.52.53220.531.51.51.500346.5
100Equal13Equal28Equal2021 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–10Visitor Centre Strategy 2020–2025Natural Resources SectorFebruary 20202020–202523Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo33642.54342.51.53.52.522000.5020046
100Equal13Equal28Equal2020 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–14Te Kaweka Takohaka mō te HoihoNatural Resources SectorAugust 20202019–202932Not signedNot applicableMPINot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2029NarrowMentionNo1.53.5722.522.561.52.532.501.520.512.520046
100Equal1028Equal2020 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–15Te Kaweka Takohaka mō te HoihoNatural Resources SectorAugust 20202019–202932Not signedNot applicableDOCNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2029NarrowMentionNo1.53.5722.522.561.52.532.501.520.512.520046
100Equal882020 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–03Learning Support Action Plan 2019–2025Education and Workforce SectorJuly 20192019–202548Crown (Minister and
Associate Minister of
Education)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 14–15Not applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo2.5153.52316333.52.52030.510.530046
104Equal312Equal2024 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–08Regional Deals Strategic FrameworkFinance and Government Administration SectorAugust 20242024–NK28Crown (Minister of Local Government)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)30720222203020402026645
104Equal331Equal2020 GDS Index09. Land Information New ZealandGDS09–03Regulatory Stewardship StrategyNatural Resources SectorAugust 20182018–NK (was initially 2020)28CENot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo3.53.553.5320.521.523222.531.5211.50045
104Equal5Equal31Equal2014 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–02Clean Healthy Air for All New Zealanders: The national air quality compliance to meet the PM10 standardNatural Resources SectorAugust 20112011–NK68Crown (Minister for
the Environment)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo1.54540.52022.530.5320333240045
104Equal5Equal31Equal2024 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–10New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan 2026–30Natural Resources SectorDecember 20242026–203097Crown (Minister of Climate Change)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundRequired (see Climate Change Response Act 2002, ss 5ZG–5ZI) and cited in the GDSNo2030WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)40400322232002442023645
104Equal992023 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–10Hei Raukura mō te Mokopuna StrategyEducation and Workforce SectorFebruary 20222022–NK24Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo42522226422000022020645
104Equal212Equal2021 GDS Index33. Statistics New ZealandGDS33–02Government Data Strategy and Roadmap 2021Finance and Government Administration SectorAugust 20212021–NK (was initially 2024)15CE (Government Chief Data Steward)Data Strategy and Roadmap For New Zealand (2018)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 26Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo104131152230204312.53.50645
110262021 GDS Index27. New Zealand Customs ServiceGDS27–01Information Management Strategy 2021–2024External SectorSeptember 20212021–NK (was initially 2024)24Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 9Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo3.50.57.533224.53.5330200.51.50230044.5
111Equal1534Equal2020 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–11National Plan of Action – Seabirds 2020Natural Resources SectorMay 20202020–202524Not signedNational plan of action –
Seabirds (2013)		MPINot applicableYes, pp. 11–12Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo13.5421.50040.53.53.5330233.5420044
111Equal1134Equal2020 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–14National Plan of Action – Seabirds 2020Natural Resources SectorMay 20202020–202524Not signedNational plan of action –
Seabirds (2013)		DOCNot applicableYes, pp. 11–12Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo13.5421.50040.53.53.5330233.5420044
111Equal3172023 GDS Index22. Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGDS22–04Fale mo Aiga – Pacific Housing Strategy 2030Social Services and Community SectorNovember 20222022–20304 (merged)Not signedNot applicableMPPNot applicableYes, p. 2 (out of 4)Not applicableYes2030WideNo mentionNo32634337434020000000044
1148182020 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–02Family Violence Funding ApproachSocial Services and Community SectorJuly 20192019–NK (was initially 2022)26Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo2482.53.53.53.533.5111.52200101.50043.5
115Equal16Equal36Equal2023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–01Karst Management Guidelines: Policies and actionsNatural Resources SectorMay 19991999–NK28Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22833207403121210020043
115Equal16Equal36Equal2018 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–03Mātauranga Whakauka Taiao | Environmental Education for SustainabilityNatural Resources SectorJuly 20172017–202736Crown (Associate
Minister of Conservation
and Minister for the
Environment)		Not applicableMFENot applicableYes, p. 15Not applicableNo2027NarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)226310.52621.53.5110.5321.522.50043
115Equal7Equal36Equal2018 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–01Urban Design ProtocolNatural Resources SectorMarch 20052005–NK40Crown (Minister for the Environment)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo3.525221.50.542.521.50.51.51.52.533.5310043
115Equal7Equal36Equal2018 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–03Mātauranga Whakauka Taiao | Environmental Education for Sustainability
Natural Resources SectorJuly 20172017–202736Crown (Associate
Minister of Conservation and Minister for the Environment)		Not applicableDOCNot applicableYes, p. 15Not applicableNo2027WideDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)226310.52621.53.5110.5321.522.50043
115Equal36Equal2014 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–02He Kai Kei Aku Ringa: The Crown-Māori economic growth partnershipEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorNovember 20122012–204020Other (Māori Economic Development Panel
Chair and Deputy Chair)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 5Not applicableNo2040WideNo mentionNo42.542.5110.562.532.5220.52.521.5210043
115Equal19Equal19Equal2018 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–02Cancer Plan: Better, faster cancer care 2015–2018Health SectorDecember 20142015–NK (was initially 2018)40Crown (Minister of Health)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 8Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo3.52.55.531.541223.52.50.5312.511.502.50043
115Equal19Equal19Equal2023 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–26Strategic Framework for Managing COVID-19Health SectorSeptember 20232023–NK30CE (Director-General
of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 10Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22642426203222200020043
115Equal46Equal2024 GDS Index26. Ministry of TransportGDS26–06Road Safety Objectives 2024Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorOctober 20242024–202714Crown (Minister of Transport)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2027WideNo mentionNo00800304224000432023643
123Equal12402023 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–17National Inshore Finfish Fisheries PlanNatural Resources SectorOctober 20222022–202744Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundMay issue a strategy (see
Fisheries Act 1996, s 11A)
and cited in the GDS		No2027NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)21422227223333002020042
123Equal4Equal8Equal2021 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–05Health Research StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorJune 20172017–202752Crown (Minister of Health and Minister of Science and Innovation)Not applicableMOHNot applicableYes, pp. 4-5Required (see Health Research Council Act 1990, s 34(2)) but not cited in the GDSNo2027WideMentionNo003312.507334020443.5020042
123Equal4Equal8Equal2021 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–09Combatting Modern Forms of SlaveryEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorDecember 20202020–202529Crown (Minister for
Workplace Relations
and Safety)		Plan of Action to Prevent People Trafficking (2009)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo306.53122.55423.50202.510040042
123Equal21212021 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–05Health Research StrategyHealth SectorJune 20172017–202752Crown (Minister of Health and Minister of Science and Innovation)Not applicableMBIENot applicableYes, pp. 4-5Required (see Health Research Council Act 1990, s 34(2)) but not cited in the GDSNo2027WideMentionNo003312.507334020443.5020042
123Equal9192021 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–08Elder Abuse in Aotearoa: The proposed future strategy of Elder Abuse Response ServicesSocial Services and Community SectorJuly 20202020–NK25Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo2.52.5633.53.52.532.5022.531.5000130042
128Equal4142020 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–04Rautaki mō tētahi Rāngai Kāwanatanga Matihiko | Strategy for a Digital Public ServiceFinance and Government Administration SectorMarch 20202020–NK40Crown (Minister of
Government Digital
Services) and other
(Government Chief
Digital Officer)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideMentionNo32531.51141.51.520.531.5411130040.5
128Equal22222014 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–01He Korowai Oranga – Māori Health Strategy 2014Health SectorJune 20142014–NK16Not signedHe Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy (2002)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 4Not applicableNoNKWideMentionNo2.524311.50530.51.50.51.5010.53130640.5
130782024 GDS Index03. Department of CorrectionsGDS03–07Hōkai Rangi: Our organisational strategyJustice SectorNK 20242024–NK24CE (Secretary for Corrections)Hōkai Rangi: Ara Poutama Aotearoa strategy 2019–2024 (2019)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 23Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo00620002403000440036640
131Equal515Equal2023 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–05DIA’s Approach to Regulation of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of TerrorismFinance and Government Administration SectorJuly 20222022–NK13Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22431207313232020020039
131Equal515Equal2024 GDS Index05. Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetGDS05–052024 National Fuel Plan: Planning and response arrangements for fuel supply disruptions and emergencies supporting plan [SP 04/24]Finance and Government Administration SectorAugust 20242024–NK79Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) and other (Director of Civil Defence Emergency
Management)		2020 National Fuel Plan (2020)MBIENot applicableNot foundMay issue (see Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, s 9(3)) and cited in the GDSNoNKNarrowMentionNo24740022202202400420NA39
131Equal13412023 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–11National Fisheries Plan for Highly Migratory SpeciesNatural Resources SectorMay 20192019–NK52Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundMay issue a strategy (see
Fisheries Act 1996, s 11A)
and cited in the GDS		NoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22522334202202023030039
131Equal6102024 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–152024 National Fuel Plan: Planning and response arrangements for fuel supply disruptions and emergencies supporting plan [SP 04/24]Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorAugust 20242024–NK79Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) and other (Director of CDEM)2020 National Fuel Plan (2020)DPMCNot applicableNot foundMay issue (see Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, s 9(3)) and cited in the GDSNoNKNarrowMentionNo24740022202202400420NA39
135Equal1442Equal2014 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–01Harvest Strategy Standard for New Zealand FisheriesNatural Resources SectorOctober 20082008–NK30Crown (Minister
of Fisheries)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo1431.501.5162031243.5002.52.50038.5
135Equal942Equal2018 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–04Our Science Strategy | Rautaki Pūtaiao: Valued and trusted science – a framework for changeNatural Resources SectorMay 20182018–NK18CE and department
staff (other than CE)
(Department Science
Advisor)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 9Not applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo2222.5211.53212.51.51.50.52.501.51.520638.5
13710202020 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–01Te Pae Tata – Te Rautaki Māori me te Mahere Mahi | Māori Strategy and Action PlanSocial Services and Community SectorJune 20192019–NK28CENot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo2.5121.51.5004322010.5300.50.506637
138Equal18442014 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–02New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Research StrategyNatural Resources SectorMay 20052005–NK39Department staff (other than CE) (Conservator, Southland Conservancy)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)1.53521.51.5230.50.511.52.51.5211.5320036.5
138Equal7112014 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–01Vision MātaurangaEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorJuly 20072007–NK28Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo3.51.542.511.5152.511.50.51.50.5100020636.5
140Equal23Equal23Equal2015 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–03Implementing Medicines New Zealand 2015 to 2020Health SectorJune 20152015–NK (was initially 2020)20Crown (Associate
Minister of Health)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo32.5431.510412.531.520.52.511020036
140Equal23Equal23Equal2018 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–04Cancer Health Information StrategyHealth SectorJuly 20152015–NK (was initially 2020)21Department staff (other than CE) (National Clinical
Director Cancer and Director of National Health IT Board and Information Group)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 9Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22421.501.55.52.52202.502.522020036
140Equal23Equal23Equal2020 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–09COVID-19 Health and Disability System Response PlanHealth SectorApril 20202020–NK37Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo1.53.5620.510.5230.52.5222211.511.50036
140Equal11212021 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–05Campaign for Action on Family Violence: Framework for change 2019–2023Social Services and Community SectorJune 20202019–NK (was initially 2023)44Crown (Associate Minister of Social Development)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 9 - 10Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo11.5530.520432.53.512030.50.5030036
14412222024 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–13The Child and Youth Strategy 2024–2027Social Services and Community SectorNovember 20242024–202712Crown (Minister for Child Poverty Reduction)Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy (2019), originally held by DPMCNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 5Required (see Children's Act, ss 4 and 6) and cited in the GDSNo2027WideNo mentionNo20422003304020422320NA35
145Equal19452024 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–12Addressing the Threat of Toxoplasmosis to Hector’s and Māui Dolphins: An action planNatural Resources SectorJune 20202020–NK (was initially 2024)10Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22704022232220000220034
145Equal423Equal2021 GDS Index22. Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGDS22–01Public Housing Plan 2021–2024 [Updated to 2025]Social Services and Community SectorJanuary 20212021–20258 (merged)Not signedPublic Housing Plan
2018–2022 (2018)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowNo mentionNo214302022.5320.520200020634
145Equal1323Equal2024 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–14Rautaki Hangarau | Technology StrategySocial Services and Community SectorNK 20242024–NK29Not signedRautaki Hangarau – Technology Strategy (2022)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 27Not applicableNoNKNarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)32422202312020000030634
148Equal6172018 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–02Archives 2057 Strategy
Finance and Government Administration SectorMay 20172017–205716Department staff (other than CE) (Chief Archivist)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2057WideMentionNo2.533.522.510.5712.520.5101.501.501.50033.5
148Equal14252020 GDS Index25. Ministry of Social DevelopmentGDS25–03Pacific Prosperity: Our people, our solutions, our futureSocial Services and Community SectorOctober 20192019–NK24Crown (Minister for
Social Development)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo2022.510042020.510300.5016633.5
150Equal812Equal2020 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–08Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorNK 20192018–NK20Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22.572.50.50.5021.50.52.51.521.52120.510033
150Equal26262020 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–07National Syphilis Action Plan: An action plan to stop the syphilis epidemic in New Zealand Health SectorJune 20192019–NK (was initially 2024)16Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo1.52.571.50.51122.5220.520.520.51210033
150Equal512Equal2023 GDS Index26. Ministry of TransportGDS26–03Search and Rescue Strategic Plan 2021–2024Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorAugust 20232021–NK (was initially 2024)24Department staff
(other than CE) (Chair
of New Zealand Search and Rescue Council)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22442424403000200000033
150Equal3262023 GDS Index29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for ChildrenGDS29–03The Oranga Tamariki Disability Vision and StrategySocial Services and Community SectorDecember 20232023–NK3Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo22222222202220020010633
154Equal2046Equal2024 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–24Te Ara Mōrehu: He rautaki whakaora kākāriki karaka | Kākāriki Karaka Recovery Strategy 2024–2034Natural Resources SectorSeptember 20242024–203432Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2034NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)00623224322000202200NA32
154Equal446Equal2018 GDS Index09. Land Information New ZealandGDS09–02New Zealand Positioning StrategyNatural Resources SectorMay 20142014–NK (was initially 2024)18Other (Chief Geodesist)Geodetic Strategy (2003)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo32.52.522.51.50.522.523.5110.52.50.50020032
15615482018 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–09National Blue Cod StrategyNatural Resources SectorDecember 20182018–NK24Crown (Minister
of Fisheries)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo1.535.51.510.50211.52.521.50.53020.520031.5
157Equal21492024 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–21Te Rautaki Whakaora Kea | Kea Recovery Strategy 2024–2034Natural Resources SectorMay 20242024–203424Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2034NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)00400202333000440420031
157Equal3272020 GDS Index18. Ministry of Disabled PeopleGDS18–04Disability Action Plan 2019–2023Social Services and Community SectorNovember 20192019–NK (was initially 2023)12Not signedDisability Action Plan
(2014–2018)		Not applicableMSDYes, pp. 8-9Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo1021.50.511.511.511.5010223.5130631
1594282018 GDS Index18. Ministry of Disabled PeopleGDS18–02Whāia Te Ao Mārama 2018 to 2022 – The Māori Disability Action PlanSocial Services and Community SectorMarch 20182018–NK (was initially 2022)18Not signedNot applicableNot applicableMOHNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo2.50.54.52.50105212.511.501.51.50030030
1606142021 GDS Index26. Ministry of TransportGDS26–01Hei Arataki – Ministry of Transport Māori StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorSeptember 20192019–NK (was initially 2023)1Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo0.50.532.510.502222.5000100006629.5
161Equal9152020 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–10Building for the Future: MBIE’s building system regulatory strategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorDecember 20202020–203521Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2Not applicableNo2035NarrowDetailed ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)1.51.5321.50.5041.52.52.51.50220.51.5100029
161Equal27272024 GDS Index21. Ministry of HealthGDS21–19Oranga Hinengaro System and Service FrameworkHealth SectorApril 20232023–203392Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2033WideNo mentionNo20420204223020030030029
163Equal3Equal7Equal2021 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–02Gender Action Plan 2021–25External SectorJanuary 20212021–20252Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2Not applicableNo2025WideNo mentionNo11620.52.5043230.510000020028.5
163Equal3Equal7Equal2021 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–03Child & Youth Well-Being Strategic Action Plan 2021–2025External SectorMay 20212021–20252Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 1Not applicableNo2025WideBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)1152.502042.51.52.5110210.5010028.5
163Equal3Equal7Equal2021 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–04Human Rights Strategic Action Plan for International Development Cooperation 2021–2025External SectorOctober 20212021–20252Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2Not applicableNo2025NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)11.5430.52.5043.51.52.50.510100020028.5
166Equal10Equal16Equal2024 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–13Employment Action PlanEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorAugust 20242024–203018Crown (Minister for Social Development and Employment)Employment Strategy (2022)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030NarrowMentionNo21600006223000400020NA28
166Equal10Equal16Equal2024 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–16Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy 2024–2030Economic Development and Infrastructure SectorSeptember 20242024–203016Crown (Minister for Space)Aerospace Strategy |
Te Rautaki Ātea-ārangi (2023)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030NarrowBasic ResponseYes (mitigation)22023032323000400020NA28
168Equal2250Equal2024 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–23Critical Ecosystem Pressures on Freshwater Environments (CRESP): 4-year research strategyNatural Resources SectorAugust 20242024–202711Department staff (other than CE) Critical Ecosystem Pressures on Freshwater Environments (CRESP) 4-year research strategy (2020)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 4Not applicableNo2027NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)30400004412000432000NA27
168Equal1650Equal2018 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–03Animal Welfare Matters: New Zealand animal welfare strategyNatural Resources SectorMay 20132013–NK11Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo1.52.55.521.50.5031.51.5121.51100010027
168Equal10102020 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–05Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia: The Māori education strategyEducation and Workforce SectorJuly 20202020–20508Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 1, 5Not applicableNo2050WideNo mentionNo1.51.542010.541.522110.5210.50.50.50027
171Equal118Equal2023 GDS Index08. Inland Revenue DepartmentGDS08–01Our Strategy: Improving oranga for current and future generationsFinance and Government Administration SectorNovember 20232023–NK2Not signedOur Corporate Strategy – Customer (2016)Not applicableNot applicableYes, p. 2Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo20020204202000000006626
171Equal118Equal2024 GDS Index28. New Zealand Security Intelligence ServiceGDS28–01NZSIS Strategy 2024–2029Finance and Government Administration SectorNK2024–202911CE (Director-General of Security)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2029NarrowNo mentionNo00200002222000400006626
171Equal318Equal2021 GDS Index30. Public Service CommissionGDS30–01Kia Toipoto – Public Service Action Plan 2021–24Finance and Government Administration SectorNovember 20212021–NK (was initially 2024)5Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo10.5420100302.5010201020626
1747212018 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–01Te Huri Mōhiotanga Hei Uara: Ngā tohutohu rautaki ki 2030 | Turning Knowledge Into Value: Strategic directions to 2030Finance and Government Administration SectorDecember 20162016–20308Department staff
(other than CE)
(National Librarian)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideNo mentionNo1.50.54211050.52211020.5001.50025.5
175Equal552Equal2023 GDS Index09. Land Information New ZealandGDS09–04New Zealand Geographic Board Strategy 2020–2025Natural Resources SectorApril 20202020–20252Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2025NarrowBasic ResponseYes (adaptation)20022216223000030000025
175Equal1052Equal2024 GDS Index14. Ministry for the EnvironmentGDS14–09Responding to a Changing Climate: The Government’s climate strategyNatural Resources SectorJuly 20242024–20503Crown (Minister of Climate Change)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2050WideBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)00600002223000400000625
17711112021 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–07Statement of National Education and Learning PrioritiesEducation and Workforce SectorNovember 20202020–20255Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 1May issue a strategy
(see Education and
Training Act 2020, s 5) and cited in the GDS		No2025NarrowNo mentionNo1122.50.530230.530.52010.50.501.50024.5
178Equal23542018 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–05National Compliance StrategyNatural Resources SectorAugust 20172017–NK (was initially 2020)13CE (Director-General)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo12.522.50.51.5030.51.520112011.50.50024
178Equal12122018 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–06Health and Safety at Work Strategy 2018–2028Education and Workforce SectorDecember 20182018–20287Crown (Minister for
Workplace Relations
and Safety)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 4Required (see Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, s 195) but not cited in the GDSNo2028NarrowNo mentionNo11.541.50.5002.511.51.51101.51.53100024
180Equal12Equal13Equal2018 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–02The International Student Wellbeing StrategyEducation and Workforce SectorJune 20172017–NK12Crown (Minister for
Tertiary Education, Skills and
Employment)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 7Not applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo11.52.51.501.503.520.520.5101.50.51020022.5
180Equal12Equal13Equal2021 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–08Tertiary Education Strategy Education and Workforce SectorNovember 20202020–20253Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 1Required (see Education and Training Act 2020, s 7) and cited in the GDSNo2025WideNo mentionNo1122.50.520230.530.52010001.50022.5
182Equal1222024 GDS Index07. Government Communications Security BureauGDS07–01GCSB Strategy 2023–27Finance and Government Administration SectorNK2023–202711CE (Director-General)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 5Not applicableNo2027NarrowNo mentionNo00400002222000400000622
182Equal13152014 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–03Refugee Settlement: New Zealand resettlement strategyEducation and Workforce SectorDecember 20122012–NK12Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo1.503.5100.505222010.51.500.5010022
184Equal2232024 GDS Index08. Inland Revenue DepartmentGDS08–02Multinational Enterprises: Compliance focus 2024Finance and Government Administration SectorNK 20242024–NK40CE (Commissioner of Inland Revenue)Multinational Enterprises: Compliance focus 2019 (2019)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo01730002200000400020021
184Equal17552023 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–10National Fisheries Plan for Deepwater and Middle-depth Fisheries 2019Natural Resources SectorMay 20192019–NK40Not signedNational Fisheries Plan for Deepwater and Middle-depth Fisheries (2010)Not applicableNot applicableNot foundMay issue a strategy (see
Fisheries Act 1996, s 11A)
and cited in the GDS		NoNKNarrowNo mentionNo02022204003000022020021
18614162020 GDS Index19. Ministry of EducationGDS19–06Tau Mai te Reo – The Māori Language in Education StrategyEducation and Workforce SectorJuly 20202020–20404Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, pp. 1, 3Not applicableNo2040NarrowNo mentionNo20010102221.50.51020.5100.50320
187Equal14182024 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–12Trading Standards Compliance StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorJanuary 20242024–NK17Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowMentionNo00030002202000043210019
187Equal4292024 GDS Index29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for ChildrenGDS29–04Pacific Strategy 2021–2024Social Services and Community SectorNK2021–NK (was initially 2024)2Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo00000002203000000006619
1896102020 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–01International Cooperation for Effective Sustainable Development (ICESD) [Policy statement]External SectorNovember 20192019–20302Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030WideBasic ResponseYes (adaption and mitigation)1121.500.50210.510.500000010618
19018562018 GDS Index12. Ministry for Primary IndustriesGDS12–02Research and Science Information Standard for New Zealand FisheriesNatural Resources SectorMay 20112011–203036Crown (Minister of
Fisheries and Aquaculture)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2030NarrowNo mentionNo20.511.50.5102.50.511.511.50.510.51000017.5
191Equal24572023 GDS Index02. Department of ConservationGDS02–08Strategic Priorities for Initiating Engagement in Advocacy Processes under the RMA 1991 and the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012Natural Resources SectorJune 20192019–NK11CE (Director-General
of Conservation)		Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo00200002202021230000016
191Equal15192020 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–07Conformance System StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorJuly 20192019–NK (was initially 2022)8Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo10.511000201.520.50021111.50016
1937112024 GDS Index20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGDS20–07Disarmament and Arms Control StrategyExternal SectorNK2024–202615Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNo2026WideMentionNo00720002102000000000014
1948242020 GDS Index04. Department of Internal AffairsGDS04–03Office of Ethnic Communities – Strategic FrameworkFinance and Government Administration SectorJanuary 20202020–NK1Not signedNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableYes, p. 1Not applicableNoNKWideNo mentionNo1101000420.50.50.500000000010.5
19516202024 GDS Index16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentGDS16–14Major Events StrategyEconomic Development and Infrastructure SectorAugust 20242024–NK1Not signedGovernment Tourism
Strategy (2019) (This
strategy is still active under DOC, see p.26)		Not applicableNot applicableNot foundNot applicableNoNKNarrowNo mentionNo20000202103000000000NA10