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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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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Responsiveness and reliability are key to trust and confidence
2 September 2021
New Zealanders rely on the Public Service to meet their needs with reliable, accessible and efficient services.
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Public servants work hard every day often in challenging circumstances without any thanks
27 August 2021
Kate Hawkesby’s commentary goes too far in criticising the Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield.
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Our mission is to keep the Public Service running for New Zealanders
18 August 2021
Our mission is unchanged. It is to implement the Government's response effort, and keep the Public Service running for New Zealanders.
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Mānawatia a Matariki
2 July 2021
Kia ora koutou katoa, Mānawatia a Matariki – we welcome Matariki! Matariki is the Māori name for a group of stars that are also known as the…
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Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou | We will remember them
23 April 2021
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
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