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

Kiwis Count highlights satisfaction with public services

The State Services Commission has today published the latest Kiwis Count survey results and launched an interactive information portal where New Zealanders and government agencies...

Last updated: 15 August 2017 Media Media statements New

Speech: The importance of whistleblowing

Speech delivered by Deputy State Services Commissioner Debbie Power at the launch of the Whistle While They Work 2 launch event. Thank you.

Last updated: 4 July 2017 Media Media statements New

Media Statement: Ombudsman’s school closures report

Please attribute to Deputy State Services Commissioner Debbie Power ...

Last updated: 21 June 2017 Media Media statements New

Report of investigation into allegations against former CERA employees

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published the report of the investigation into allegations made against former staff members of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery...

Last updated: 2 June 2017 Media Media statements New

Media Statement: New Chief Executives appointed for Ministry for Pacific Peoples and Ministry for Women

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of two new Public Service Chief Executives.

Last updated: 1 June 2017 Media Media statements New

Media Statement: SSC investigation of whistle blower treatment within the Ministry of Transport

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced that the State Services Commission is taking over responsibility for investigating the treatment of Public Servants within...

Last updated: 24 May 2017 Media Media statements New

Release of Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security report on NZSIS vetting system

Please attribute to State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes I am confident that the Director of Security, Rebecca Kitteridge...

Last updated: 3 May 2017 Media Media statements New