Maharey pays tribute to Dame Margaret Bazley
Monday, 13 November 2000, 3:07 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
13 November 2000 Media Statement
Maharey pays
tribute to Dame Margaret Bazley
Social Services and
Employment Minister Steve Maharey is paying tribute to
Ministry of Social Policy Chief Executive Margaret Bazley
whose retirement from the public service was announced
today.
"The Government wants to place on record its
appreciation for Dame Margaret's dedication and hard work
within the public service for more than 40 years.
"As
Minister of Social Services and Employment, and the current
Minister to whom Dame Margaret reports, it falls to me to
formally thank her for the significant contribution she has
made to public administration in New Zealand.
"In 1999
Margaret Bazley was made a Dame Companion of The New Zealand
Order of Merit in recognition of the work she has completed
on behalf of successive governments during a life-long
career in the public service.
"Dame Margaret is currently
involved in establishing the new Ministry of Social
Policy.
"I am sure that the many Ministers to whom Dame
Margaret has reported will want to join with me in wishing
her a happy retirement. On behalf of the Government I
extend our very best wishes," Steve Maharey
said.
ENDS
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