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.”
Read More(external link)
Congratulations Award Winners!
19 June 2019
It is with great pleasure and pride that I acknowledge the recipients of several prestigious study awards.
Continue reading
Spirit of Service: Alive and Well
14 June 2019
The opening event in Christchurch.
Continue reading
Protecting privacy is everyone's responsibility
13 May 2019
It is Privacy Week 2019.
Continue reading
Frontline Excellence: We owe them so much
10 May 2019
Yesterday I awarded State Services Commissioner’s Commendations to Paul Hondelink and Nick Wallis for Frontline Excellence.
Continue reading
Our Public Service shines in global effectiveness survey
7 May 2019
It’s great to see New Zealand recently ranked second overall in 38 countries assessed on central civil service performance.
Continue reading
Spirit of Service Awards 2019 Entries Open
9 April 2019
I am delighted to announce that entries for the Spirit of Service Awards 2019 are now open.
Continue reading
Thank you!
26 March 2019
Yesterday I travelled to Christchurch to meet with several agencies involved in the response to the tragic events of Friday 15 March.
Continue reading
An appalling attack that will affect us all
18 March 2019
The shocking and incomprehensible killing of 50 people in Christchurch last Friday triggered an around the clock response from Government agencies.
Continue reading
Celebrating Rainbow diversity
15 March 2019
It’s great to see so many Rainbow diversity events being celebrated at the moment.
Continue reading
International Women’s Day 2019: #BalanceforBetter
8 March 2019
I fully support the International Women’s Day 2019 theme that a balanced world is a better world.
Continue reading