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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.”

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…

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

Tēnā koutou i roto i ngā āhuatanga i te wā.

Least corrupt country ranking a testament to public servants

24 January 2020

Public servants work every day to earn the trust and confidence of New Zealanders, so the news that New Zealand’s public sector and judiciary has…

Congratulations to the Spirit of Service Awards Winners!

13 September 2019

Peter Hughes with the family of Lifetime Achievement Award winner Pasimaca Osment.

New Zealanders Can Be Proud of Their Public Service

10 September 2019

Thousands of public servants will have been surprised to read Kerry McDonald's op-ed in the Dompost (‘‘There’s a critical need to rebuild the capability of…

Congratulations Award Winners!

19 June 2019

It is with great pleasure and pride that I acknowledge the recipients of several prestigious study awards.

Suffrage 125th

19 September 2018

Today, on the 125th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New Zealand, I want to recognise the central government winners and finalists from last night's Women…

New Public Service Medal for meritorious service

14 August 2018

I’ve always believed in the power of awards and recognition. Public Servants work hard for New Zealanders.

2018 Public Service Leaders Summit

11 April 2018

Today is one day of the year when senior leaders of the Public Service get together as a team.

Last modified: 9 August 2019