> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://goodoil.news/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-705/
- Published: 2023-03-08T17:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-08T02:02:28.000Z
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: NZ, NZ Politics, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-16 22:34

> Pharmac chair **Steve Maharey**‘s political columns broke impartiality rules for public servants but haven’t met the threshold for a sacking, the The Public Service Commissioner says.  
>  
> \[…\] A code of conduct for Crown Entity board members requires political impartiality.  
>  
> However, Maharey – who is also the chair of ACC and Education NZ – has written several newspaper columns criticising the National Party.  
>  
> The Public Service Commissioner has found Maharey’s criticisms did breach the Code of Conduct but did not justify his removal.

[Read more here.](https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/03/pharmac-chair-steve-maharey-not-being-sacked-over-political-comments.html?ref=goodoil.news) Discuss it on *The BFD.*

[If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.](https://thebfd.co.nz/subscription-plans/?ref=2)

[If you enjoyed this article please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.](#)