Contemporary Public Administration in New Zealand
Stories, Culture, Values
Peter Hughes author Rodney Scott author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Publishing:27th Mar '25
£80.00
This title is due to be published on 27th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This book provides an updated account of New Zealand public administration, including insider stories of leading reform.
Hailed for its distinctiveness and high performance, New Zealand’s radical public service reforms of the 1980s were studied, praised, criticised, and emulated around the world.
However, New Zealand has not stood still. The 80s model had tremendous strengths, reducing some problems but also creating new problems and exacerbating others. More recent reforms layered cultural and behavioural approaches on top of earlier changes.
This book, co-authored by the head of the New Zealand public service, describes decades of change, what worked, what didn’t, and what challenges remain.
“Good public administration is essential for economic prosperity and social cohesion, as it ensures the efficient allocation of available resources, effective policy implementation and transparent governance. By fostering trust in institutions, it creates a stable environment for businesses to thrive and encourages fair and equitable opportunities for everyone to get ahead. This strengthens social cohesion, as citizens feel confident in their government’s ability to address their needs and promote overall well-being. This book presents an insightful exploration of contemporary public administration in New Zealand. The OECD is proud to be working with New Zealand through our policy reviews and recommendations, comparative international data and analysis, and our network for government officials, to support ongoing public sector innovation and reform. In turn, we greatly benefit from New Zealand’s insights, expertise and experiences across the OECD’s work with members and partners to support better policies for better lives.”
Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD
ISBN: 9781529238853
Dimensions: unknown
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272 pages