Iain Rennie
Public Service Neutrality under Threat?
Brent Edwards examines whether the country's public servants are being politicised Audio
Politics with Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton
Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton discuss Labour's shadow cabinet as the new Labour leader and the ongoing criticism of Iain Rennie over his handling of the Sutton sexual harassment case. Audio
State Services Minister statement
Morning Report asked Paula Bennett's office if the State Services Minister was aware a media conference about Roger Sutton's actions was to be held. Audio
Rennie controversy a PR nightmare
The Prime Minister John Key is criticising State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie for his handling of the resignation of CERA chief executive Roger Sutton but is stopping short of making him step… Audio
Prime Minister defends handling of Sutton Inquiry
The Prime Minister John Key is criticising State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie for his handling of the resignation of CERA chief executive Roger Sutton. Labour leader Andrew Little is calling for… Audio
Andrew Little says Iain Rennie was reckless
Labour leader Andrew Little has blasted Iain Rennie over his handling of the Sutton case accusing him of being reckless and failing public servants. Audio
State Services Commissioner defends handling of investigation
The State Services Commission is defending its handling of the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Roger Sutton. Audio
Iain Rennie says most of the complaint was upheld
The State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie says the sexual harrassment inquiry started at the end of September shortly after the woman complained about Mr Sutton's behaviour which had gone on for a… Audio
CERA news conference
Roger Sutton is quitting as chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority following accusations of sexual harassment, although an inquiry did not recommend he step down. He says he… Audio
Commissioner says he'll protect public servants
The State Services Commissioner is promising to protect the right of any public servant to be politically active in their own time and wants to hear from anyone who feels that right has been trampled… Audio
State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate
The State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, has told Television New Zealand that having a register of staff's political allegiances is a step too far. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 7 March 2014
Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 7 March 2014
Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio
Insight for 23 February 2014 - Public Service Survival?
Philippa Tolley inivestigates the public service and whether its democratic role is being undermined Audio
Labour calling on Auditor-General to investigate GCSB appt
The State Services Commissioner says he was surprised the Prime Minister rang an old family friend directly about the country's top spy job. Audio
The Secretary for Education has resigned
The Secretary for Education, Lesley Longstone, has had to quit after barely a year in the job but is in line for a severance payout of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Audio
Official reprimand for the Treasury
The Treasury has been hit with an official reprimand for accepting hundreds of freebies, mostly from banks. Audio
Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is helping to recruit the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. Audio
New Director-General of Health believes in job cutting
The newly announced Director-General of Health believes it is possible to cut doctor and nurse positions without compromising health services. Audio
Chief executives warned over lavish dinners for staff
Government department bosses have been told that big nosh-ups for staff at expensive restaurants have got to stop. Audio