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UPCOMING REPORT: No Minister: A free and frank analysis of the public service

Our upcoming report will be released Monday 16 November 2026 Register for the launch webinar Monday 16 November 2026, 2pm Is New Zealand’s public service still politically neutral, and does it give ministers free and frank advice? Our upcoming report asks those questions, and the answers matter for whoever forms the next government. Read more

Dr Benno Blaschke

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Dr Michael Johnston

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Henry Olsen

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Upcoming research report
16 November, 2026
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Podcast: Free to Disagree: Chris Bishop’s biggest achievement may not save his political career

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