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Te hītori o Te Ratonga Tūmatanui Public Service history

Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service Act came into effect in 1912. Since then, public servants have worked continuously to reform and improve the public management system to ensure our Public Service meets the needs of all New Zealanders.

This short history of our Public Service celebrates 100 years since the Public Service Act came into effect in 1912.

Learn more about the history of our nation and government on the Te Ara website.

Ngā mahere me ngā kaupapa o mua Previous plans and programmes

Four Year Plans

Four Year Plans were designed to provide a medium-term perspective of departments in the context of their longer-term vision and set out how they will get there. However, in September 2019, Cabinet considered public finance system modernisation and strategic planning. It agreed to stop requirements for four year plans, and noted ministers should have certain expectations for all agency strategic planning and reporting processes.

The Treasury website has further information.

Strategic thinking and planning — The Treasury

Te hītori o Te Ratonga Tūmatanui Public Service history

100 Years of Public Service

Government and nation

Ngā mahere me ngā kaupapa o mua Previous plans and programmes

Four Year Plans

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