Ethics and avoiding conflicts of interest are vital in the public service – can New Zealanders be confident in the system?

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Ethics and avoiding conflicts of interest are vital in the public service – can New Zealanders be confident in the system?

The Conversation

The Conversation

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How true is New Zealand's reputation for being transparent and free from corruption

Barbara Allen is a senior lecturer in public management and James Gluck is a PhD candidate in the School of Government, both at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

Political neutrality and trustworthiness are bottom lines for the public service. The matters that have been raised go to trust and confidence in a ke