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
- The 2024 GDS Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at the Institute’s online shop.
- 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.
- In addition to the GDSs in operation, view a list of all archived GDSs (archived on or before 31 December 2024), with PDFs linked.
- 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.
| Row | Department | GDS Number | Government Department Strategy (GDS) | Publication date | Sector | Index when GDS was added | Duration | No. of pages | Signed by | This GDS replaces | Jointly held with | Transferred from | Strategy map | Legislation | Merged | Year strategy expires | Scope | Climate intelligence | Action points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–01 | Karst Management Guidelines: Policies and actions | May 1999 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 1999–NK | 28 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 2 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–02 | New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Research Strategy | May 2005 | Natural Resources Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2005–NK | 39 | Department staff (other than CE) (Conservator, Southland Conservancy) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 3 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–03 | Mātauranga Whakauka Taiao | Environmental Education for Sustainability | July 2017 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2017–2027 | 36 | Crown (Associate Minister of Conservation and Minister for the Environment) | Not applicable | MFE | Not applicable | Yes, p. 15 | Not applicable | No | 2027 | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 4 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–04 | New Zealand Sea Lion/Rāpoka Threat Management Plan | July 2017 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2017–NK (was initially 2022) | 19 | Not signed | Not applicable | MPI | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 13–14 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 5 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–05 | National Compliance Strategy | August 2017 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2017–NK (was initially 2020) | 13 | CE (Director-General) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 6 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–06 | Kiwi Recovery Plan 2018–2028 | Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018–2028 | November 2018 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2018–2028 | 64 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2028 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 7 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–07 | New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism Strategy | May 2019 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2020) | 22 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 5 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 8 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–08 | Strategic Priorities for Initiating Engagement in Advocacy Processes under the RMA 1991 and the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 | June 2019 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2019–NK | 11 | CE (Director-General of Conservation) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 9 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–09 | Towards a Predator Free New Zealand: Predator Free 2050 Strategy | February 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2050 | 44 | Crown (Minister of Conservation) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 19 | Not applicable | No | 2050 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 10 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–10 | Visitor Centre Strategy 2020–2025 | February 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 23 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 11 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–11 | National Plan of Action – Seabirds 2020 | May 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 24 | Not signed | National plan of action – Seabirds (2013) | MPI | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 11–12 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 12 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–12 | Addressing the Threat of Toxoplasmosis to Hector’s and Māui Dolphins: An action plan | June 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2020–NK (was initially 2024) | 10 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 13 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–13 | Climate Change Adaptation Plan | He Whakamahere Hātepe Urutau mō te Huringa Āhuarangi | June 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 80 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 26 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 14 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–14 | Te Kaweka Takohaka mō te Hoiho | August 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2029 | 32 | Not signed | Not applicable | MPI | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2029 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 15 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–15 | Te Mana o te Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 2020 | August 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2050 | 125 (merged) | Crown (Minister of Conservation and Associate Minister for the Environment) | Biodiversity Strategy 2000 (2000) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 43 | Not applicable | No | 2050 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 16 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–16 | Heritage and Visitor Strategy | He Rautaki Taonga Tuku Iho, Manuhiri Tūārangi hoki | January 2021 | Natural Resources Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 29 | CE (Director-General) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 13–14 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 17 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–17 | Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan 2020 | December 2021 | Natural Resources Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–NK | 20 | Not signed | Hector’s and Maui’s Dolphin Threat Management Plan (2007) | MPI | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 18 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–18 | Procurement Strategy for Roading Activities, 2021/22–2023/24 | May 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 19 | CE and department staff (other than CE) (DirectorGeneral, Deputy Director-General Operations, Supplier Sourcing Manager, Director Operations Planning, Asset Planning Manager) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 19 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–19 | A Structured Decision Making Approach for the Recovery of Kuaka/Whenua Hou Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides whenuahouensis) | June 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–NK | 45 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 20 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–20 | Ngā Awa, DOC’s Priority River Restoration Programme | October 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2050 | 4 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 1–2 | Not applicable | No | 2050 | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 21 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–21 | Te Rautaki Whakaora Kea | Kea Recovery Strategy 2024–2034 | May 2024 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2034 | 24 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2034 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 22 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–22 | Predator Free 2050 Interim Implementation Plan 2024–2030 | July 2024 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2030 | 25 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 10 | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 23 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–23 | Critical Ecosystem Pressures on Freshwater Environments (CRESP) 4-year research strategy | August 2024 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2027 | 11 | Department staff (other than CE) | Critical Ecosystem Pressures on Freshwater Environments (CRESP) 4-year research strategy (2020) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 4 | Not applicable | No | 2027 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 24 | 02. Department of Conservation | GDS02–24 | Te Ara Mōrehu: He rautaki whakaora kākāriki karaka | Kākāriki Karaka Recovery Strategy 2024–2034 | September 2024 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2034 | 32 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2034 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 25 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–01 | Our Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2021–2026 | October 2021 | Justice Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2026 | 16 | Crown (Minister of Corrections) and CE | Our Drug and Alcohol Strategy Through to 2020 (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Required (see Corrections Act 2004, s 123) and cited in the GDS | No | 2026 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 26 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–02 | Wāhine – E Rere Ana ki te Pae Hou: Women’s Strategy 2021–2025 | October 2021 | Justice Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 24 | Crown (Minister of Corrections) and CE | Wahine – E rere ana ki te Pae Hou – Women’s Strategy 2017–2021 (2017) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 27 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–03 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Justice Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | MOE, MOH, MOJ, TPK, MSD and OT | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 28 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–04 | Suicide Prevention and Postvention Action Plan | March 2022 | Justice Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2025 | 20 | Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 11 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 29 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–05 | Disability Action Plan 2023–2027 | February 2023 | Justice Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2027 | 24 | Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 18 | Not applicable | No | 2027 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 30 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–06 | Ageing Well Action Plan | August 2023 | Justice Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2026 | 20 | Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2026 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 31 | 03. Department of Corrections | GDS03–07 | Hōkai Rangi: Our organisational strategy | NK 2024 | Justice Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 24 | CE (Secretary for Corrections) | Hōkai Rangi: Ara Poutama Aotearoa strategy 2019–2024 (2019) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 23 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 32 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–01 | Te Huri Mōhiotanga Hei Uara: Ngā tohutohu rautaki ki 2030 | Turning Knowledge Into Value: Strategic directions to 2030 | December 2016 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2016–2030 | 8 | Department staff (other than CE) (National Librarian) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 33 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–02 | Archives 2057 Strategy | May 2017 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2017–2057 | 16 | Department staff (other than CE) (Chief Archivist) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2057 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 34 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–03 | Office of Ethnic Communities – Strategic Framework | January 2020 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–NK | 1 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 1 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 35 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–04 | Strategy for a Digital Public Service | March 2020 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–NK | 40 | Crown (Minister of Government Digital Services) and other (Government Chief Digital Officer) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | Mention | No |
| 36 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–05 | DIA’s Approach to Regulation of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism | July 2022 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–NK | 13 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 37 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–06 | Te Rautaki Matihiko mō Aotearoa | The Digital Strategy for Aotearoa | September 2022 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2032 | 67 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications) and CE | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 7 (out of 67) | Not applicable | Yes | 2032 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 38 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–07 | Strategy 2022–2025: A pathway to an Aotearoa where ethnic communities feel at home | September 2022 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2025 | 29 | Crown (Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities) and CE | Office of Ethnic Communities – Strategic Framework (2020) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 51 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 39 | 04. Department of Internal Affairs | GDS04–08 | Regional Deals Strategic Framework | August 2024 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 28 | Crown (Minister of Local Government) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 40 | 05. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | GDS05–01 | National Disaster Resilience Strategy | Rautaki ā-Motu Manawaroa Aituā | April 2019 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2029 | 52 | Crown (Minister of Civil Defence) | National Civil Defence Emergency Management Strategy (2008) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 3 | Required (see Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Act 2002, s 31) and cited in the GDS | No | 2029 | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 41 | 05. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | GDS05–02 | Cyber Security Strategy 2019 | July 2019 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2023) | 17 | Crown (Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 42 | 05. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | GDS05–03 | New Zealand’s Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy | October 2022 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2020–NK | 15 | Crown (Prime Minister) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 43 | 05. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | GDS05–04 | Secure Together | Tō Tātou Korowai Manaaki: New Zealand’s National Security Strategy 2023–2028 | August 2023 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2028 | 44 | Crown (Prime Minister and Minister for National Security and Intelligence) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 17 | Not applicable | No | 2028 | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 44 | 05. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | GDS05–05 | 2024 National Fuel Plan: Planning and response arrangements for fuel supply disruptions and emergencies supporting plan [SP 04/24] | August 2024 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 79 | Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) and other (Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management) | 2020 National Fuel Plan (2020) | MBIE | Not applicable | Not found | May issue (see Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, s 9(3)) and cited in the GDS | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 45 | 07. Government Communications Security Bureau | GDS07–01 | GCSB Strategy 2023–27 | NK | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2023–2027 | 11 | CE (Director-General) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 5 | Not applicable | No | 2027 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 46 | 08. Inland Revenue Department | GDS08–01 | Our Strategy: Improving oranga for current and future generations | November 2023 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–NK | 2 | Not signed | Our Corporate Strategy – Customer (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 47 | 08. Inland Revenue Department | GDS08–02 | Multinational Enterprises: Compliance focus 2024 | NK 2024 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 40 | CE (Commissioner of Inland Revenue) | Multinational Enterprises: Compliance focus 2019 (2019) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 48 | 09. Land Information New Zealand | GDS09–01 | Cadastre 2034 | February 2014 | Natural Resources Sector | 2015 GDS Index | 2014–2034 | 44 | Department staff (other than CE) (Surveyor-General) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2034 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 49 | 09. Land Information New Zealand | GDS09–02 | New Zealand Positioning Strategy | May 2014 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2014–NK (was initially 2024) | 18 | Other (Chief Geodesist) | Geodetic Strategy (2003) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 50 | 09. Land Information New Zealand | GDS09–03 | Regulatory Stewardship Strategy | August 2018 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2018–NK (was initially 2020) | 28 | CE | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 51 | 09. Land Information New Zealand | GDS09–04 | New Zealand Geographic Board Strategy 2020–2025 | April 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 2 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 52 | 09. Land Information New Zealand | GDS09–05 | Aotearoa New Zealand Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Directions and Priorities 2021–2030 | December 2021 | Natural Resources Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2030 | 20 | Crown (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) | MFAT | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 53 | 11. Ministry for Pacific Peoples | GDS11–01 | Pacific Languages Strategy 2022–2032 | August 2022 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2032 | 112 (merged) | Crown (Minister for Pacific Peoples) and CE | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | Yes | 2032 | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 54 | 11. Ministry for Pacific Peoples | GDS11–02 | Pacific Wellbeing Strategy | September 2022 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–NK | 43 | Crown (Minister for Pacific Peoples) and CE (Secretary for Pacific Peoples) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 29–30 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 55 | 11. Ministry for Pacific Peoples | GDS11–03 | Fale mo Aiga – Pacific Housing Strategy 2030 | November 2022 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2030 | 4 (merged) | Not signed | Not applicable | HUD | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 (out of 4) | Not applicable | Yes | 2030 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 56 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–01 | Harvest Strategy Standard for New Zealand Fisheries | October 2008 | Natural Resources Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2008–NK | 30 | Crown (Minister of Fisheries) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 57 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–02 | Research and Science Information Standard for New Zealand Fisheries | May 2011 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2011–2030 | 36 | Crown (Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 58 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–03 | Animal Welfare Matters: New Zealand animal welfare strategy | May 2013 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2013–NK | 11 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 59 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–04 | National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2013 | January 2014 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2013–NK (was initially 2018) | 36 | Crown (Minister for Primary Industries) | National Plan of Action - Sharks (2008) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 6 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 60 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–05 | Wilding Conifer Management Strategy 2015–2030 | December 2014 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2015–2030 | 40 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 61 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–06 | Science Strategy | Rautaki Putaiao | October 2015 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2015–NK (was initially 2020) | 34 | CE (Director-General) and department staff (other than CE) (Departmental Science Adviser) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 8 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 62 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–07 | Primary Sector Science Roadmap – Te Ao Tūroa | June 2017 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2017–2030 | 60 | Crown (Minister for Primary Industries and Minister of Science and Innovation) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 63 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–08 | New Zealand Sea Lion/Rāpoka Threat Management Plan | July 2017 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2017–NK (was initially 2022) | 19 | Not signed | Not applicable | DOC | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 13–14 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 64 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–09 | National Blue Cod Strategy | December 2018 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2018–NK | 24 | Crown (Minister of Fisheries) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 65 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–10 | National Fisheries Plan for Deepwater and Middle-depth Fisheries 2019 | May 2019 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2019–NK | 40 | Not signed | National Fisheries Plan for Deepwater and Middle-depth Fisheries (2010) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | May issue a strategy (see Fisheries Act 1996, s 11A) and cited in the GDS | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 66 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–11 | National Fisheries Plan for Highly Migratory Species | May 2019 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2019–NK | 52 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | May issue a strategy (see Fisheries Act 1996, s 11A) and cited in the GDS | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 67 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–12 | Aquaculture Strategy | September 2019 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2035 | 20 | Crown (Minister of Fisheries) | Aquaculture Strategy and Five-year Action Plan to Support Aquaculture (2012) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 6 | Not applicable | No | 2035 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 68 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–13 | Cadmium and New Zealand Agriculture and Horticulture | December 2019 | Natural Resources Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2019–2026 | 20 | Not signed | Cadmium and New Zealand Agriculture and Horticulture (2011) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 9 | Not applicable | No | 2026 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 69 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–14 | National Plan of Action – Seabirds 2020 | May 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 24 | Not signed | National plan of action – Seabirds (2013) | DOC | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 11–12 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 70 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–15 | Te Kaweka Takohaka mō te Hoiho | August 2020 | Natural Resources Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2029 | 32 | Not signed | Not applicable | DOC | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2029 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 71 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–16 | Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan 2020 | December 2021 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2021–NK | 20 | Not signed | Hector’s and Maui’s Dolphin Threat Management Plan (2007) | DOC | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 72 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–17 | National Inshore Finfish Fisheries Plan | October 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2027 | 44 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | May issue a strategy (see Fisheries Act 1996, s 11A) and cited in the GDS | No | 2027 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 73 | 12. Ministry for Primary Industries | GDS12–18 | Wallaby Strategy: Achieving a wallaby-free Aotearoa | October 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 29 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 74 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–01 | Urban Design Protocol | March 2005 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2005–NK | 40 | Crown (Minister for the Environment) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 75 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–02 | Clean Healthy Air for All New Zealanders: The national air quality compliance to meet the PM10 standard | August 2011 | Natural Resources Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2011–NK | 68 | Crown (Minister for the Environment) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 76 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–03 | Mātauranga Whakauka Taiao | Environmental Education for Sustainability | July 2017 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2017–2027 | 36 | Crown (Associate Minister of Conservation and Minister for the Environment) | Not applicable | DOC | Not applicable | Yes, p. 15 | Not applicable | No | 2027 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 77 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–04 | Our Science Strategy | Rautaki Pūtaiao: Valued and trusted science – a framework for change | May 2018 | Natural Resources Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2018–NK | 18 | CE and department staff (other than CE) (Department Science Advisor) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 9 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 78 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–05 | Aotearoa New Zealand's First Emissions Reduction Plan | May 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2025 | 361 (merged) | Crown (Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Change) and CE (Secretary for the Environment) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 14 (out of 361) | Required (see Climate Change Response Act 2002, s 5ZG–5ZI) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 79 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–06 | Aotearoa New Zealand’s First National Adaptation Plan | August 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2028 | 196 | Crown (Minister of Climate Change) and CE (Secretary for the Environment) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 12, 24 | Required (see Climate Change Response Act 2002, s 5ZS–5ZT) and cited in the GDS | No | 2028 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 80 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–07 | Updated National Implementation Plan Under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants | December 2022 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2025 | 88 | CE (Secretary for the Environment) | National Implementation Plan Under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (2006) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Required (see Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, sch 1AA) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 81 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–08 | Te Rautaki Para | Waste Strategy | March 2023 | Natural Resources Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2050 | 56 | Crown (Minister for the Environment) | Waste Strategy (2010) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 20 | Not applicable | No | 2050 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 82 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–09 | Responding to a Changing Climate: The Government’s climate strategy | July 2024 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2050 | 3 | Crown (Minister of Climate Change) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2050 | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 83 | 14. Ministry for the Environment | GDS14–10 | New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan 2026–30 | December 2024 | Natural Resources Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2026–2030 | 97 | Crown (Minister of Climate Change) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Required (see Climate Change Response Act 2002, ss 5ZG–5ZI) and cited in the GDS | No | 2030 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 84 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–01 | Vision Mātauranga | July 2007 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2007–NK | 28 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 85 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–02 | He Kai Kei Aku Ringa: The Crown-Māori economic growth partnership | November 2012 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2012–2040 | 20 | Other (Māori Economic Development Panel Chair and Deputy Chair) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 5 | Not applicable | No | 2040 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 86 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–03 | Refugee Settlement: New Zealand Resettlement Strategy | December 2012 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2012–NK | 12 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 87 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–04 | National Statement of Science Investment 2015–2025 | October 2015 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2015–2025 | 66 | Crown (Minister of Science and Innovation) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 7–8 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 88 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–05 | Health Research Strategy | June 2017 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2017–2027 | 52 | Crown (Minister of Health and Minister of Science and Innovation) | Not applicable | MOH | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 4-5 | Required (see Health Research Council Act 1990, s 34(2)) but not cited in the GDS | No | 2027 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 89 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–06 | Health and Safety at Work Strategy 2018–2028 | December 2018 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2018–2028 | 7 | Crown (Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 4 | Required (see Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, s 195) but not cited in the GDS | No | 2028 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 90 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–07 | Conformance System Strategy | July 2019 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2022) | 8 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 91 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–08 | Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Strategy | NK 2019 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2018–NK | 20 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 92 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–09 | Combatting Modern Forms of Slavery | December 2020 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 29 | Crown (Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety) | Plan of Action to Prevent People Trafficking (2009) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 93 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–10 | Building for the Future: MBIE’s building system regulatory strategy | December 2020 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2035 | 21 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | Not applicable | No | 2035 | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 94 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–11 | MBIE’s Regulatory Systems Stewardship Strategy 2023–2028 | March 2023 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2028 | 36 | CE (Secretary for Business, Innovation and Employment and CE) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 14–15 | Not applicable | No | 2028 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 95 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–12 | Trading Standards Compliance Strategy | January 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 17 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 96 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–13 | Employment Action Plan | August 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2030 | 18 | Crown (Minister for Social Development and Employment) | Employment Strategy (2022) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 97 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–14 | Major Events Strategy | August 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 1 | Not signed | Government Tourism Strategy (2019) (This strategy is still active under DOC) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 98 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–15 | 2024 National Fuel Plan: Planning and response arrangements for fuel supply disruptions and emergencies supporting plan [SP 04/24] | August 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 79 | Department staff (other than CE) (Deputy CE) and other (Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management) | National Fuel Plan (2020) | DPMC | Not applicable | Not found | May issue (see Civil Defence Emergency Management Act, s 9(3)) and cited in the GDS | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 99 | 16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | GDS16–16 | Space and Advanced Aviation Strategy 2024–2030 | September 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2030 | 16 | Crown (Minister for Space) | Aerospace Strategy | Te Rautaki Ātea-ārangi (2023) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 100 | 17. Ministry of Defence | GDS17–01 | Defence Capability Plan 2019 | June 2019 | External Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2030 | 44 | Crown (Minister of Defence) | Defence Capability Plan 2016 (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 101 | 17. Ministry of Defence | GDS17–02 | Defence Policy and Strategy Statement 2023 | August 2023 | External Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–NK | 48 (merged) | Crown (Minister of Defence) | Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 10–11 (out of 48) | Not applicable | Yes | NK | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 102 | 18. Ministry of Disabled People | GDS18–01 | Disability Strategy 2016–2026 | November 2016 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2016–2026 | 52 | Crown (Minister for Disability Issues) | Disability Strategy 2001 (2001), originally held by MOH | Not applicable | MOH and MSD | Yes, pp. 8, 22 | Not applicable | No | 2026 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 103 | 18. Ministry of Disabled People | GDS18–02 | Whāia Te Ao Mārama 2018 to 2022: The Māori Disability Action Plan | March 2018 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2018–NK (was initially 2022) | 18 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | MOH | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 104 | 18. Ministry of Disabled People | GDS18–03 | Sign Language Strategy 2018–2023 | October 2018 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2018–NK (was initially 2024) | 25 | Crown (Minister for Disability Issues) | Not applicable | Not applicable | MSD | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 105 | 18. Ministry of Disabled People | GDS18–04 | Disability Action Plan 2019–2023 | November 2019 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2023) | 12 | Not signed | Disability Action Plan (2014–2018) | Not applicable | MSD | Yes, pp. 8-9 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 106 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–01 | Nation of Curious Minds | He Whenua Hihiri i te Mahara: A national strategic plan for science in society | July 2014 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2014–NK (was initially 2024) | 52 | Crown (Minister of Science and Innovation and Minister of Education) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 9 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 107 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–02 | The International Student Wellbeing Strategy | June 2017 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2017–NK | 12 | Crown (Minister for Tertiary Education) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 7 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 108 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–03 | Learning Support Action Plan 2019–2025 | July 2019 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2025 | 48 | Crown (Minister and Associate Minister for Education) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 14–15 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 109 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–04 | Te Rautaki Rawa Kura | The School Property Strategy 2030 | June 2020 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2020–2030 | 48 | Department staff (other than CE) (Head of Education Infrastructure Service) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 2–3 | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 110 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–05 | Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia: The Māori education strategy | July 2020 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2050 | 8 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 1, 5 | Not applicable | No | 2050 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 111 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–06 | Tau Mai te Reo: The Māori Language in Education Strategy | July 2020 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2040 | 4 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 1, 3 | Not applicable | No | 2040 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 112 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–07 | Statement of National Education and Learning Priorities | November 2020 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 5 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 1 | May issue a strategy (see Education and Training Act 2020, s 5) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 113 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–08 | Tertiary Education Strategy | November 2020 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 3 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 1 | Required (see Education and Training Act 2020, s 7) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 114 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–09 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | DOC, MOH, MOJ, TPK, MSD and OT | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 115 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–10 | Hei Raukura mō te Mokopuna Strategy | February 2022 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–NK | 24 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 116 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–11 | International Education Strategy 2022–2030 | August 2022 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2030 | 19 | Not signed | International Education Strategy – He Rautaki Mātauranga A Ao 2018–2030 (2018) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | May issue a strategy (see Education and Training Act 2020, s 8) but not cited in the GDS | No | 2030 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 117 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–12 | Connected Ako: Digital and data for learning | June 2023 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 64 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 10 | Not applicable | No | 2033 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 118 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–13 | Action Plan for Pacific Education | July 2023 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2020–2030 | 88 | Crown (Associate Minister of Education) | Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020–2030 (2020) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 8–9 | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 119 | 19. Ministry of Education | GDS19–14 | Approach to Improving Attendance in Schools | May 2024 | Education and Workforce Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 20 | Crown (Associate Minister of Education) | Attendance and Engagement Strategy (2022) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 120 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–01 | International Cooperation for Effective Sustainable Development (ICESD) [Policy statement] | November 2019 | External Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2030 | 2 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 121 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–02 | Gender Action Plan 2021–25 | January 2021 | External Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 2 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 122 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–03 | Child & Youth Well-Being Strategic Action Plan 2021–2025 | May 2021 | External Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 2 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 1 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 123 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–04 | Human Rights Strategic Action Plan for International Development Cooperation 2021–2025 | October 2021 | External Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 2 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 124 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–05 | Aotearoa New Zealand Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Directions and Priorities 2021–2030 | December 2021 | External Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2030 | 20 | Crown (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) | LINZ | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 125 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–06 | International Climate Finance Strategy: Tuia te Waka a Kiwa | August 2022 | External Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2025 | 19 | Crown (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Climate Change) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 126 | 20. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | GDS20–07 | Disarmament and Arms Control Strategy | NK | External Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2026 | 15 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2026 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 127 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–01 | He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy 2014 | June 2014 | Health Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2014–NK | 16 | Not signed | He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy (2002) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 4 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | Mention | No |
| 128 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–02 | Cancer Plan: Better, faster cancer care 2015–2018 | December 2014 | Health Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2015–NK (was initially 2018) | 40 | Crown (Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 8 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 129 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–03 | Implementing Medicines New Zealand 2015 to 2020 | June 2015 | Health Sector | 2015 GDS Index | 2015–NK (was initially 2020) | 20 | Crown (Associate Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 130 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–04 | Cancer Health Information Strategy | July 2015 | Health Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2015–NK (was initially 2020) | 21 | Department staff (other than CE) (National Clinical Director Cancer and Director of National Health IT Board and Information Group) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 9 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 131 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–05 | Health Research Strategy | June 2017 | Health Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2017–2027 | 52 | Crown (Minister of Health and Minister of Science and Innovation) | Not applicable | MBIE | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 4-5 | Required (see Health Research Council Act 1990, s 34(2)) but not cited in the GDS | No | 2027 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 132 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–06 | Faiva Ora 2016–2021: National Pasifika Disability Plan | August 2017 | Health Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2016–NK (was initially 2021) | 27 | Not signed | Faiva Ora National Pasifika Disability Plan (2014) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 133 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–07 | New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action (2nd edn) | August 2017 | Health Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2017–NK | 193 | CE (Director-General of Health) | Influenza Pandemic Action Plan (2010) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 10 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 134 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–08 | National Syphilis Action Plan: An action plan to stop the syphilis epidemic in New Zealand | June 2019 | Health Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2024) | 16 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 135 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–09 | Every Life Matters | He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevention Strategy 2019–2029 and Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2019–2024 for Aotearoa New Zealand | September 2019 | Health Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2029 | 48 | Crown (Minister of Health) and CE (Director-General of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 | Not applicable | No | 2029 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 136 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–10 | COVID-19 Health and Disability System Response Plan | April 2020 | Health Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–NK | 37 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 137 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–11 | Ola Manuia: Pacific Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2020–2025 | June 2020 | Health Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 48 | Crown (Associate Minister of Health) and CE (Director-General of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 18 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 138 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–12 | Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020–2025 | July 2020 | Health Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2020–2025 | 78 | Crown (Associate Minister of Health) and CE (Director-General of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 66 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 139 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–13 | Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing | August 2021 | Health Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2031 | 76 | Crown (Minister of Health) and CE (Director-General of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 24 | Not applicable | No | 2031 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 140 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–14 | COVID-19 Māori Health Protection Plan | December 2021 | Health Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–NK | 48 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 141 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–15 | Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan | December 2021 | Health Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 36 | Crown (Associate Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 6 | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 142 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–16 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | DOC, MOE, MOJ, TPK, MSD and OT | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 143 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–17 | Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2022/23 to 2024/25 | June 2022 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2025 | 99 | Not signed | Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2019/20 to 2021/22 (2019) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 41, 53 | May issue a strategy (see Gambling Act 2003, s 317) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 144 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–18 | National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023–2030 | March 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2030 | 44 | Crown (Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 20 | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 145 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–19 | Ngā 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 2023–2030 | March 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2030 | 44 | Crown (Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 6 | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 146 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–20 | Oranga Hinengaro System and Service Framework | April 2023 | Health Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 92 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2033 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 147 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–21 | Health Strategy | July 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 116 | Crown (Minister of Health) | Health Strategy (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 10 | Required (see Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, s 41) and cited in the GDS | No | 2033 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 148 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–22 | Pae Tū: Hauora Māori Strategy | July 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2025 | 76 | Crown (Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Health [Māori Health]) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Required (see Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, s 42) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 149 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–23 | Provisional Health of Disabled People Strategy | July 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 62 | Crown (Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 3 | Required (see Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, s 44) and cited in the GDS | No | 2033 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 150 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–24 | Te Mana Ola – The Pacific Health Strategy | July 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 79 | Crown (Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Health [Pacific Health]) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 11–12, 47 | Required (see Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, s 43) and cited in the GDS | No | 2033 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 151 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–25 | Rural Health Strategy | July 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 100 | Crown (Minister and Associate Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 6 | Required (see Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, s 46) and cited in the GDS | No | 2033 | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaptation) |
| 152 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–26 | Women’s Health Strategy | July 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2033 | 72 | Crown (Minister and Associate Minister of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 8 | Required (see Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, s 45) and cited in the GDS | No | 2033 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 153 | 21. Ministry of Health | GDS21–27 | Strategic Framework for Managing COVID-19 | September 2023 | Health Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–NK | 30 | CE (Director-General of Health) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 10 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 154 | 22. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development | GDS22–01 | Public Housing Plan 2021–2024 [Updated to 2025] | January 2021 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2025 | 8 (merged) | Not signed | Public Housing Plan 2018–2022 (2018) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2025 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 155 | 22. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development | GDS22–02 | Te Tauākī Kaupapa Here a te Kāwanatanga mō te Whakawhanake Whare, Tāone anō hoki | Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development | September 2021 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2051 | 58 | Crown (Minister of Finance and Minister of Housing) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 4–5 | Required (see Kāinga Ora– Homes and Communities Act 2019, s 22) and cited in the GDS | No | 2051 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 156 | 22. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development | GDS22–03 | MAIHI Ka Ora: The national Māori housing strategy | December 2021 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021-2051 | 84 (merged) | Crown (Associate Minister of Housing – Māori Housing) | Not applicable | TPK | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | Yes | 2051 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 157 | 22. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development | GDS22–04 | Fale mo Aiga – Pacific Housing Strategy 2030 | November 2022 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2030 | 4 (merged) | Not signed | Not applicable | MPP | Not applicable | Yes, p. 2 (out of 4) | Not applicable | Yes | 2030 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 158 | 23. Ministry of Justice | GDS23–01 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Justice Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | DOC, MOE, MOH, TPK, MSD and OT | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 159 | 24. Ministry of Māori Development – Te Puni Kōkiri | GDS24–01 | Maihi Karauna: The Crown’s strategy for Māori language revitalisation 2019–2023 | February 2019 | Māori Affairs Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2023) | 48 | Crown (Minister for Māori Development) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 21 | Required (see Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 – Māori Language Act 2016, s 10) and cited in the GDS | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 160 | 24. Ministry of Māori Development – Te Puni Kōkiri | GDS24–02 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Māori Affairs Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | DOC, MOE, MOH, MOJ, MSD and OT | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 161 | 24. Ministry of Māori Development –Te Puni Kōkiri | GDS24–03 | MAIHI Ka Ora: The national Māori housing strategy | December 2021 | Māori Affairs Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021-2051 | 84 (merged) | Crown (Associate Minister of Housing – Māori Housing) | Not applicable | HUD | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | Yes | 2051 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 162 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–01 | Te Pae Tata – Te Rautaki Māori me te Mahere Mahi | Māori Strategy and Action Plan | June 2019 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK | 28 | CE | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 163 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–02 | Family Violence Funding Approach | July 2019 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2022) | 26 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 164 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–03 | Pacific Prosperity: Our people, our solutions, our future | October 2019 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK | 24 | Crown (Minister for Social Development) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 165 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–04 | Better Later Life | He Oranga Kaumātua 2019–2034 | November 2019 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–2034 | 48 (merged) | Crown (Minister for Seniors) | Positive Ageing Strategy (2001) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | Yes | 2034 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 166 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–05 | Campaign for Action on Family Violence: Framework for change 2019–2023 | June 2020 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2023) | 44 | Crown (Associate Minister of Social Development) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 9 - 10 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 167 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–06 | E Tū Whānau – Mahere Rautaki: Framework for change 2019–2024 | June 2020 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2024) | 64 | Crown (Associate Minister for Social Development) | E Tu Whānau Programme of Action for Addressing Family Violence 2013 – 2018 (2013) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 4–5 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 168 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–07 | Pasefika Proud: Pathways for change 2019–2023 | June 2020 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2023) | 51 | Crown (Associate Minister for Social Development) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 4-5 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 169 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–08 | Elder Abuse in Aotearoa: The proposed future strategy of Elder Abuse Response Services | July 2020 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2020–NK | 25 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 170 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–09 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | DOC, MOE, MOH, MOJ, TPK and OT | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 171 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–10 | Financial Capability in Aotearoa New Zealand | December 2021 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 24 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 18 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 172 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–11 | Social Sector Commissioning 2022–2028 Action Plan | October 2022 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–2028 | 44 | Crown (Minister for Social Development and Employment) and other (various other NGO and Independent Project Board members) | Social Sector Commissioning (2020) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 8 | Not applicable | No | 2028 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 173 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–12 | Youth Plan: Voice, leadership, action | August 2023 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2028 | 42 (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 applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | Yes (Note: TWO documents were merged with this GDS) | 2028 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 174 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–13 | The Child and Youth Strategy 2024–2027 | November 2024 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2027 | 12 | Crown (Minister for Child Poverty Reduction) | Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy (2019), originally held by DPMC | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 5 | Required (see Children's Act, ss 4 and 6 and cited in the GDS | No | 2027 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 175 | 25. Ministry of Social Development | GDS25–14 | Rautaki Hangarau | Technology Strategy | NK 2024 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–NK | 29 | Not signed | Rautaki Hangarau – Technology Strategy (2022) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 27 | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 176 | 26. Ministry of Transport | GDS26–01 | Hei Arataki – Ministry of Transport Māori Strategy | September 2019 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2023) | 1 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 177 | 26. Ministry of Transport | GDS26–02 | Transport Evidence Base Strategy | December 2019 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2020 GDS Index | 2019–NK (was initially 2022) | 72 (merged) | CE | Transport Research Strategy (2016) and Transport Domain Plan (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | Yes | NK | Narrow | Detailed Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |
| 178 | 26. Ministry of Transport | GDS26–03 | Search and Rescue Strategic Plan 2021–2024 | August 2023 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 24 | Department staff (other than CE) (Chair of New Zealand Search and Rescue Council) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 179 | 26. Ministry of Transport | GDS26–04 | Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024/25–2033/34 | June 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2034 | 49 | Crown (Minister of Transport) | Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2021/22–2030/31 (2020) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Required (see Land Transport Management Act, s 66) and cited in the GDS | No | 2034 | Wide | Detailed Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 180 | 26. Ministry of Transport | GDS26–05 | Maritime Security Strategy 2024 | June 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2029 | 45 | CE (Secretary for Transport) | Maritime Security Strategy 2020 (2020) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 4, 38 | Not applicable | No | 2029 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 181 | 26. Ministry of Transport | GDS26–06 | Road Safety Objectives 2024 | October 2024 | Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2027 | 14 | Crown (Minister of Transport) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2027 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 182 | 27. New Zealand Customs Service | GDS27–01 | Information Management Strategy 2021–2024 | September 2021 | External Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 24 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 9 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 183 | 27. New Zealand Customs Service | GDS27–02 | Customs Strategy 2023–2028 | July 2023 | External Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2028 | 24 | CE (Comptroller of Customs) | Rautaki Mana Ārai – Customs Strategy (2018) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 5 | Not applicable | No | 2028 | Narrow | Basic Response | Yes (mitigation) |
| 184 | 28. New Zealand Security Intelligence Service | GDS28–01 | NZSIS Strategy 2024–2029 | NK | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2024–2029 | 11 | CE (Director-General of Security) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2029 | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 185 | 29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children | GDS29–01 | Te Aorerekura: The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence | December 2021 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2021–2046 | 128 (merged) | Crown (Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence) | Not applicable | DOC, MOE, MOH, MOJ, TPK and MSD | Not applicable | Yes, pp. 24–25 (out of 128) | Not applicable | Yes | 2046 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 186 | 29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children | GDS29–02 | Oranga Tamariki Action Plan 2022 | July 2022 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2022–NK | 17 (merged) | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 13 (out of 17) | Required (see Children’s Act 2014, s 8) and cited in the GDS | Yes | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 187 | 29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children | GDS29–03 | The Oranga Tamariki Disability Vision and Strategy | December 2023 | Social Services and Community Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–NK | 3 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | No mention | No |
| 188 | 29. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children | GDS29–04 | Pacific Strategy 2021–2024 | NK | Social Services and Community Sector | 2024 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 2 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 189 | 30. Public Service Commission | GDS30–01 | Kia Toipoto: Public Service Action Plan 2021–24 | November 2021 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 5 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 190 | 30. Public Service Commission | GDS30–02 | Fourth National Action Plan 2023–2024 | December 2022 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–NK (was initially 2024) | 33 | Crown (Minister for the Public Service) | Open Government Partnership: National Action Plan 2016–18 (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | NK | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 191 | 30. Public Service Commission | GDS30–03 | Te Rautaki Ārahi i te Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa | The Leadership Strategy for New Zealand’s Public Service | July 2023 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2023 GDS Index | 2023–2025 | 24 | CE (Public Service Commissioner/Head of Service) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 21 | Required (see Public Service Act 2020, s 61) and cited in the GDS | No | 2025 | Narrow | Mention | No |
| 192 | 33. Statistics New Zealand | GDS33–01 | Transforming the New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings: Issues, options and strategy | April 2012 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2014 GDS Index | 2012–2030 | 45 | Not signed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Not applicable | No | 2030 | Wide | No mention | No |
| 193 | 33. Statistics New Zealand | GDS33–02 | Government Data Strategy and Roadmap 2021 | August 2021 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–NK (was initially 2024) | 15 | CE (Government Chief Data Steward) | Data Strategy and Roadmap For New Zealand (2018) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 26 | Not applicable | No | NK | Wide | No mention | No |
| 194 | 34. The Treasury | GDS34–01 | Thirty Year New Zealand Infrastructure Plan | August 2015 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2018 GDS Index | 2015–2045 | 86 | Crown (Minister of Finance) and other (Chair of National Infrastructure Advisory Board) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Yes, p. 9 | Required (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) | No | 2045 | Wide | Mention | No |
| 195 | 34. The Treasury | GDS34–02 | He Tirohanga Mokopuna 2021 – Combined Statement on the Long-Term Fiscal Position and Long-Term Insights Briefing | September 2021 | Finance and Government Administration Sector | 2021 GDS Index | 2021–2061 | 93 | CE (Secretary to the Treasury) | He Tirohanga Mokopuna – 2016 Statement on the Long-term Fiscal Position (2016) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not found | Required (see Public Finance Act 1989, s 26I–26N) and cited in the GDS | No | 2061 | Wide | Basic Response | Yes (adaption and mitigation) |