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He AratohuA guide on integrity and conduct
  1. Section 01
    Ngā Paerewa mō te Ngākau Tapatahi me te WhanongaStandards of Integrity and Conduct
    1. 1.1
      Te Tauaki Whanonga mā ngā Kaimahi MinitaCode of Conduct for ministerial staff
    2. 1.2
      Te Tauaki Whanonga mā ngā Mema Poari o ngā Hinonga KaraunaCode of Conduct for Crown entity board members
    3. 1.3
      Code of Conduct for the Directors of Public Finance Act 1989 Schedule 4A Companies
  2. Section 02
    Ngā Paerewa kia TutukiModel standards
    1. 2.1
      Te Mahi me ngā MōrehuWorking With Survivors
    2. 2.2
      Positive and safe workplaces
    3. 2.3
      Speaking up in the Public Sector
    4. 2.4
      Te whakatūturu ohumahiWorkforce assurance
    5. 2.5
      Ngā Tauaki pāngaConflicts of interest
    6. 2.6
      Ngā takoha, ngā takuhe me ngā whakapaunga a Te Tumu WhakahaereChief executive gifts, benefits and expenses
    7. 2.7
      Te kohi pārongo me te whakapono ki te KāwanatangaInformation gathering and public trust
  3. Section 03
    He ārahitangaGuidance
    1. 3.1
      He ārahitanga pōtitanga whānuiGeneral election guidance
    2. 3.2
      Pāpāho pāporiSocial media
    3. 3.3
      He Aratohu Whakatairanga Pānui KāwanatangaGuidelines for Government Advertising
    4. 3.4
      Te āhua o te whakapau pūteaSensitive expenditure
    5. 3.5
      Te utu whakapati me te whakakonukaBribery and corruption
    6. 3.6
      He kōrero hāngai me te tautiakitanga kaupapa hereFree and frank advice and policy stewardship
    7. 3.7
      Ngā āpiha me ngā komiti whiriwhiriOfficials and select committees
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This guidance identifies common principles and obligations that will assist those working in the Public Service to understand their obligations and responsibilities during the lead-up to, and in the period immediately after a general election. The guidance is written in relation to the 2020 General Election, however the principles and obligations set out, particularly with political neutrality continue to be applicable, along with the Code of Conduct, outside of the election period.

He ārahitanga pōtitanga whānui | General election guidance

Ngā kōnae e hāngai ana | Related files

Cabinet Manual – the authoritative guide to central government decision making for ministers, their offices, and those working within government.

Please note: The general election guidance was issued before the Public Service Act 2020 came into effect. As a result, it contains some language that reflects the previous State Services Act 1988. However, all guidance provided in the document remains applicable.

  1. Section 03
    He ārahitangaGuidance
  2. Section 3.2
    Pāpāho pāporiSocial media