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Shane Te Pou: My daughter wrote a letter to Brooke van Velden, this is what it said
OPINION: Fifty students wrote to the Cabinet minister about pay equity changes.
Landlord looks to sell Govt offices worth $48.5m, touts one as potential hotel
The company acknowledged there was 'a lot of gossip' around one of the buildings.
Union accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changes
The reform has prompted protests up and down the country.
Collins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bosses
A draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.
Audrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job
On the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.
Inside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultants
The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.
'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equity
The bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed
IT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished.
No OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children
As at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.
Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.
'False economics': Union blasts Health NZ's proposed job cuts
Each team member recovers $430,000 annually, says the PSA.
Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice
The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.
Kāinga Ora staff ‘crying in office’ over ‘horrendous’ restructure
Kāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.
Judith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executives
The Public Service Minister wants performance management.
Ryan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public service
OPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.
Bill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the way
The former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.
'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staff
There is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.
Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers
The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.
Defence Force proposing to cut 374 roles, union says
Staff were told today of plans for changes in the civilian workforce.
Were these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey Young
OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.
Audrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump comments
OPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment.
Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.
'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loom
It's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.
Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending
The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.
Health NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts
The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments.
Judith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts
'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'
Opinion: Why Shane Reti’s demotion was inevitable in health reshuffle
OPINION: The ousted Health Minister has been dignified in exiting the role.