Business of Government: Treaty at top of Roche's first week and more...

Business of Government: Treaty at top of Roche's first week and more...
It's Brian Roche's first week in the top chair. (Image: NZME)
Jem Traylen
Roche’s first hot ‘kūmara’Brian Roche begins his job as public service commissioner this week, and the appointment of an acting chief executive for the Office for Māori Crown Relations (Te Arawhiti) will top his to-do list.This is to replace Lil Anderson, who will be departing in December.She has been in the role since former Labour Party minister Kelvin Davis established Te Aarawhiti in 2019, and the two will be rubbing shoulders at the consulting firm Te Amokura.This Government doesn’t appear to have much app...

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