Spirit of Service | Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

Author Biography: Peter Hughes | Head of State Services

“I strongly believe in the ideal of public service and I have devoted the whole of my working life to it. It is a privilege to serve as State Services Commissioner.”

We serve the Government of the day regardless of its political colour

3 March 2021

This blog is the Public Service Commissioner’s response to an article in last Sunday’s Herald on Sunday that made serious allegations about the neutrality of...

Te Rā o Waitangi

5 February 2021

Tomorrow is a significant day for all New Zealanders: Te Rā o Waitangi | Waitangi Day.

Huge vote of trust and confidence in our Public Service

29 January 2021

New Zealand has an enviable international reputation for its truly neutral, trusted public service.

Happy Holidays!

21 December 2020

Te Rā Ratonga Tūmatanui | New Zealand Public Service Day 2020!

9 November 2020

The Public Service Act of 1912 established a unified, impartial, and professional public service in New Zealand, and Public Service Day is an opportunity to...

Te Hāpai Hāpori | Spirit of Service Awards 2020 finalists announced

7 October 2020

Te Hāpai Hāpori | Spirit of Service Awards 2020 finalists announced I am delighted to announce the finalists for Te Hāpai Hāpori | Spirit of...

Māori Language Week

14 September 2020

“Ka ngaro te reo, ka ngaro tāua, pera i te ngaro o te Moa” (If the language be lost, man will be lost, as dead...

Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui | New Zealand Public Service Medal nominations now open to Crown agents

1 September 2020

I am very pleased to announce that Crown agent board chairs and chief executives can now nominate exceptional employees who exemplify spirit of service for Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui | New Zealand Public Service Medal.

New Public Service Act underlines spirit of service

7 August 2020

Some people have asked me how the new Public Service Act will change things.

Spirit of Service Awards and Public Service Day Awards 2020 Entries Open

22 July 2020

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Last modified: 9 August 2019