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Business of Government: Last words, weasel words and more
Peter Hughes could be making his last of many appearances before a select committee. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
Any last words? The Public Service Commission is due to make an appearance before the governance and administration select committee on Wednesday morning. The commission is likely to be quizzed on a raft of issues, such as the size and organisation of the public sector and, of course, how cuts might be made without causing pain.It is also likely to be Public Service commissioner Peter Hughes’ swan song with him due to sign off on Feb 29. In his long, illustrious and much-debated career, Hughes has been before more select committ...

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