23 July, 2008
New Zealanders will gain personalised online access to a wider range of government services, following a new whole-of-government direction, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and State Services Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>17 July, 2008
The rising cost of living is concerning for many New Zealand households -- they want to be sure their taxes are being well spent
Read full speech >>9 July, 2008
State Services Minister David Parker today released a report by Kristy P McDonald QC, into the death of Nelson woman Debbie Ashton in December 2006.
Read full release >>1 July, 2008
John Ombler is to hold the position of Deputy State Services Commissioner from 1 July 2008 to 31 March 2009
Read full release >>25 June, 2008
The government must follow due legal process in order to release the report referred to on the front page of the Dominion Post today, State Services Minister David Parker said.
Read full release >>19 June, 2008
With this power comes responsibility. And you can only exercise these powers freely because you hold the trust of New Zealanders. The State Services are often the only provider, making it particularly important they are not corrupt or inefficient. The services we provide to our country have a real impact on the lives of people.
Read full speech >>5 June, 2008
As the new generation of policy advisors and decision makers, the future of New Zealand lies in your hands.
Read full speech >>29 May, 2008
State Services Minister David Parker announced today that the government has agreed to introduce common leave provisions in public service employment agreements.
Read full release >>30 April, 2008
igovt is an example of how the State Services are working together to create one central, shared service that can be used across local, regional and national government.
Read full speech >>28 April, 2008
State Services Minister David Parker today announced the appointment of Iain Rennie to the position of State Services Commissioner. Mr Rennie will take up his appointment on 1 July 2008.
Read full release >>17 March, 2008
Obviously as Minister of State Services, I have a particular interest in the performance of New Zealand’s public sector. I am especially interested in seeing performance improve across the public sector. Recognizing excellence is one important way for us to both celebrate and learn from our success.
Read full speech >>25 January, 2008
State Services Minister David Parker today paid tribute to State Services Commissioner Mark Prebble for his long and distinguished service to the public sector.
Read full release >>14 November, 2007
State Services Minister David Parker says an independent report into public service recruitment and employment provides important lessons for public servants and state sector managers.
Read full release >>14 August, 2007
Speech at the launch of www.jobs.govt.nz
Read full speech >>1 August, 2007
National leader obfuscates about party position on TransTasman Therapeutic Goods
Read full release >>1 August, 2007
16 July, 2007
The Therapeutics Products and Medicines Bill postponed, remaining on Parliament's Order Paper
Read full release >>19 June, 2007
Speech at the launch of the Code of Conduct. Banquet Hall, Parliament.
Read full speech >>7 June, 2007
Speech by Hon Annette King (representing the NZ Government)at the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Messines. British Messines Ridge Cemetery, Messines, West Flanders, Belgium.
Read full speech >>28 May, 2007
A joint statement by State Services Minister Annette King and Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker.
Read full release >>25 May, 2007
Next Steps recommends the establishment of the Government’s short to medium term funding and investment priorities for the sector and the merger of Transit New Zealand and Land Transport New Zealand.
Read full release >>20 February, 2007
The successful performance of Crown entities is critical to New Zealand, and we should be discussing how we can best achieve that at every opportunity.
Read full speech >>20 February, 2007
Good governance in the public sector is about honouring and building public trust in our state institutions.
Read full speech >>13 February, 2007
The core public service is to begin work to achieve carbon neutrality as part of the Labour-led government's push towards sustainability
Read full release >>6 December, 2006
The Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill has been tabled for introduction in the House.
Read full release >>16 November, 2006
This strategy provides a sound policy framework to support a unifying vision for e-government across New Zealand government.
Read full speech >>15 November, 2006
Keynote speech at one of the most important meetings on the annual Public Service calendar
Read full speech >>7 November, 2006
The achievements of this year's graduates are celebrated in this speech by the Minister of State Services, Hon Annette King
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