This long-term insights briefing explores the future of public service integrity in New Zealand. It reviews the current state and highlights key trends likely to shape integrity over the next 10–15 years. Based on international examples and expert recommendations, the briefing explores how the current approach can be strengthened to reach desired long-term outcomes.

This strategy aims to double the value of New Zealand's mineral exports to $3 billion by 2035. It highlights the significance of minerals for various sectors and details plans to scale up existing exports, explore new critical mineral opportunities and add value to minerals through domestic processing.

A critical step towards achieving the country's long-term climate change goals, this strategy outlines how New Zealand will meet its emissions budget for 2026–30. The cross-sectoral plan covers a range of policies and initiatives, focusing on a technology-led approach to reducing emissions alongside commitment to cost-effective climate action.

The proposed Regulatory Standards Bill aims to reduce the amount of unnecessary and poor regulation in New Zealand by increasing transparency and making it clearer where regulation does not meet standards. The proposed Bill has not yet been drafted and views are being sought on a proposal on what it should contain.

The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on the development of its Long-term Insights Briefing on active ageing, which is defined as ‘increasing opportunities for participation so people are contributing to society and taking opportunities to enhance their wellbeing and quality of life as they age'.