Spirit of Service
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.”
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Speaking up in the Public Service made easier
4 July 2022
Kia ora koutou katoa, All New Zealand workers, including public servants, must be able to raise concerns without fear of punishment or reprisal.
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A very special Matariki
23 June 2022
Kia ora koutou katoa, Mānawatia a Matariki – we welcome Matariki! As you will know, 2022 marks the first year that Aotearoa New Zealand recognises Matariki as…
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Anzac Day 2022: Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou
21 April 2022
E kore rātou e kaumātuatia Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore Ahakoa pēhea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā.…
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Nominations open for Spirit of Service Awards 2022
21 March 2022
Kia ora koutou katoa – it’s that time of the year again! I’m pleased to announce that nominations for Te Hāpai Hapori | Spirit of Service…
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In Memory of Tā Wira Gardiner
18 March 2022
Kua hinga te tōtara o te wao nui a Tāne, It was with great sadness that I learned of Tā Wira Gardiner’s passing yesterday evening, surrounded…
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Thank you and enjoy a well-deserved summer break!
17 December 2021
Kia ora koutou katoa, As Auckland opens its borders and everyone starts to head off on summer break, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge what an incredibly…
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Congratulations to our Spirit of Service Awards Winners!
25 November 2021
I am absolutely delighted to announce the winners of the third annual Te Hāpai Hapori | Spirit of Service Awards, which were held virtually last…
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Te Rā Ratonga Tūmatanui | New Zealand Public Service Day 2021
8 November 2021
Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, will tonight host the annual Public Service Day awards honouring 22…
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Public servants asked to lend their support to get New Zealand vaccinated
15 October 2021
The following is an open letter from Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes to all public servants: In times of need the Public Service stands ready to…
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Kia kaha te reo Māori!
13 September 2021
On this page Kia kaha te reo Māori! - Te reo Māori Kia kaha te reo Māori! - English Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, tēnā rā koutou…
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