Webinar - No Minister: A free and frank analysis of the public service

Can New Zealand still count on a politically neutral public service that gives free and frank advice? Dr Benno Blaschke and Henry Olsen test the public service against these two core Westminster ideals, drawing on 40 interviews with current and former insiders and a survey of 718 public servants.

Executive Director Dr Oliver Hartwich moderates a discussion with Benno and Henry about their findings, why they matter for government delivery, and what reform could look like. Public policy and governance specialist Deb Te Kawa, whose doctoral research examines free and frank advice, offers commentary. The webinar includes live Q&A.