Official Information Act response times continue to improve

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published the Official Information Act statistics for the six months to December 2017.

Last updated: 27 February 2018 Media Media statements New

Major General Dave Gawn appointed Chief Executive of Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa—Pike River Recovery Agency

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Major General Dave Gawn as Chief Executive of the Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua...

Last updated: 22 December 2017 Media Media statements New

Mr Stephen McKernan, QSO, appointed Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health.

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Stephen McKernan, QSO, as the acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive...

Last updated: 21 December 2017 Media Media statements New

Information for negotiations to form government released

The State Services Commission has today released documents including requests and responses for information from the State sector to political parties engaged in...

Last updated: 15 December 2017 Media Media statements New

Commissioner thanks Director-General of Health for public service

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes today thanked the Director-General of Health Chai Chuah for his public service.

Last updated: 4 December 2017 Media Media statements New

Investigator appointed for Waikato DHB inquiry

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Mr John Ombler QSO to investigate allegations of wrongful expenditure of public money by...

Last updated: 10 November 2017 Media Media statements New

Safety of Ministry of Social Development staff important

Statement from State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes Unfortunately threats, abuse and even violence towards MSD staff is a daily reality in our country.

Last updated: 21 September 2017 Media Media statements New

Women of Influence congratulated by State Services Commissioner

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2017 Women of Influence Awards, held in Auckland last night.

Last updated: 8 September 2017 Media Media statements New

Official Information Act response times improving

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published the Official Information Act statistics for the 2016/17 year showing an improvement in the timeliness of responses.

Last updated: 5 September 2017 Media Media statements New

No Surprises Policy – statement from State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes

The ‘No Surprises Convention’ is set out in the Cabinet Manual and requires departments to inform Ministers promptly of matters of significance within...

Last updated: 29 August 2017 Media Media statements New