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26 February, 2013

Taking a Results Approach to Delivering Better Public Services

Good evening, welcome to New Zealand House – it’s a pleasure to be here with you in London.

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15 February, 2013

‘Public sector performance excellence should be recognised’

State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman is urging government agencies to self-nominate for the 2013 Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) Gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards.

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14 December, 2012

Reviews on ANZAC Day Iroquois helicopter crash released

State Services and Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the release of two reviews in relation to the 2010 ANZAC Day helicopter crash.

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29 November, 2012

Legislative milestone for public service reform

The State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill concluded its first reading debate in Parliament this afternoon, says State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman.

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22 November, 2012

Office strategy to save space equal to three Reserve Bank buildings

State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman says a new Public Service property strategy is likely to reduce the office space foot print in Wellington by the equivalent of three Reserve Bank buildings.

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21 November, 2012

Satisfaction with front line public services continues to rise

Satisfaction with public services continues to increase according to the latest Kiwis Count survey says State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman.

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24 October, 2012

More women appointed to senior leadership in the public sector

State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman and Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew welcomed the release of a new survey showing positive progress for women in the public sector.

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30 August, 2012

Core public service numbers continue to shrink

The size of the core public service has reduced by 555 positions in the six months to June, which is 574 positions below the “cap”, the State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced.

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30 August, 2012

State Sector reform bill introduced

The State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill has today been introduced in parliament, says State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman.

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28 August, 2012

“Kiwis Count” shows increased satisfaction

New Zealanders are increasingly satisfied with the frontline public services they receive according to the latest Kiwis Count survey released today by State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman.

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21 June, 2012

Legislation reforms to improve public services

The Government intends to introduce a package of legislative changes to help the public sector achieve better results for New Zealanders, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman say.

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30 May, 2012

Health and Charitable Sectors Bills Passed

State Services Minister Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the passing of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill, the Mental Health Commission Bill and the Charities Amendment Bill (No 2) into law.

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15 May, 2012

2012 IPANZ Gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards

I am very pleased to be here tonight as we recognise some of the incredible work and innovation of New Zealand’s public servants.

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24 April, 2012

MBIE to proceed from 1 July

The Government has today confirmed its plans to establish the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on 1 July this year.

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15 March, 2012

Challenging results set for next three-five years

The 10 results set by the Prime Minister for the public sector over the next three to five years focus on some of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand, Finance Minister Bill English and State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman say.

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15 March, 2012

Core govt administration staff cap set at 36,475

The Government has reset the cap on core government administration staff at 36,475 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman says.

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1 March, 2012

Speech to NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants - Public Sector conference

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for the opportunity to speak today – the Minister of Finance Bill English has asked me to pass on his apologies as he is unable to attend.

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