Questions and Answers

Q: We published a combined plan Kia Toipoto and D&I plan last year and that works for us, can we continue to do this?

A: Yes, you can publish a combined Kia Toipoto and D&I plan instead of an integrated DEI plan.

Q: Can we continue to publish separate D&I and Kia Toipoto plans?

A: Yes, you can continue to develop and publish separate plans. Note that they will both have to be updated annually.

Q: Do we have to create a new plan each year or can we publish an update on an existing plan?

A: You do not need to create a new plan each year. You may publish a progress update on your existing plan. Current data needs to be updated annually.

Q: How do we include the Public Service disability and Rainbow 4 point plans in our reporting and planning?

A: Include progress to date and plans to strengthen DEI for disabled people and members of Rainbow communities under diversity, equity and inclusion in your plans. Agencies are not required to report on the focus areas of the 4 point plans at this stage.

Q: We have a multi-year strategy, not a plan. How does this align with annual planning and reporting?

A: If you publish a multi-year strategy instead of a plan, you will need to publish annual updates to the strategy. There are requirements to publish data annually and to update progress to date and planned actions.

Q: The Treasury guidance asks for a link to our published D&I plan in our annual report, but it’s not published.

A: Note in your annual report that your D&I plan or your DEI plan will be published by 15 November 2024.

Q: What if we don’t have a D&I plan?

A: You can develop and publish an integrated DEI plan by 15 November 2024, OR you can develop and publish separate D&I and Kia Toipoto plans by 15 November 2024.