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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Congratulations Award Winners!
19 June 2019
It is with great pleasure and pride that I acknowledge the recipients of several prestigious study awards.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Neutral public servants unable to respond to critics
3 July 2017
You will have seen some quite personal criticism of the Head of the Ministry of Health in the media recently.
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