Briefing released in May 2026
This briefing was prepared after the Prime Minister announced changes to ministerial responsibilities.
2026 briefing to incoming minister [PDF, 4.3 MB]
Incoming minister pack released in June 2026
- Water storage (AM26-0356) [PDF, 32 MB]
- Catchment extension services programme (AM26-0357) [PDF, 1.1 MB]
- Rural support trusts (AM26-0358) [PDF, 852 KB]
- Overview of On Farm Support (AM26-0359) [PDF, 525 KB]
- Māori agribusiness sector and delegation (AM26-0360) [PDF, 8.9 MB]
- Introduction to the arable sector (AM26-0363) [PDF, 478 KB]
- Introduction to the organics sector and regulatory programme (AM26-0373) [PDF, 1 MB]
Briefings released in February 2024
The briefings provide an overview of ministers' roles, focus areas, and known opportunities and challenges within the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). They were prepared for the National/Act/New Zealand First coalition Government, which was formed after the 2023 general election.
MPI: Briefing to incoming ministers [PDF, 10 MB]