Policy Quality Framework

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet hosts the Policy Project. This Policy Quality…


Developing papers with the Policy Quality Framework

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet hosts the Policy Project. This checklist for peer…


More effective social services at a glance

This is a summary diagram the 2015 Productivity Commission report, More effective social services,…


Social sector commissioning: Progress, principles and next steps

In 2018, the then-Government tasked social sector Chief Executives to look into the way their…


Let it go: Devolving power and resources to improve lives

New Zealand’s system of social supports does not meet the needs of some people, and significantly…


More effective social services

This 2015 report took an extensive look into social service provision in New Zealand, asking why –…


Learning what works for whom at what cost

Understanding what works for whom at what cost starts with asking the right questions. Questions…


Risk management framework: Invercargill City Council

This policy sets out what is required for officers at Invercargill City Council to manage risk, but…