PoliticsRevealed: The ministry where nearly 95% of staff work from home at least once a weekThe data also shows the most common WFH day of the week.31 Jan 12:12 AM
New Zealand$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breachFirst of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche spells out what’s wrong with the public serviceSomething is getting lost in translation with ministers, says Brian Roche.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration border staff to strike on New Year’s EveIt will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.30 Dec 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuWhy 49 roles are being cut at the Māori-Crown relations officeTe Arawhiti shifts focus, saves 44 roles by transferring them to Te Puni Kōkiri.12 Dec 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cutsAn internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsReview suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savingsThe review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.28 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: More job losses considered before ChristmasA senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.24 Nov 11:41 PM
New ZealandPublic sector wages growing faster than private sectorAround 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.22 Nov 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application processAnnouncements about the first new schools are expected next month.18 Nov 12:29 AM
PoliticsArmed forces to fill vacant NZDF security and firefighting roles amid strike actionDefence Minister explains why she thinks it is necessary to invoke rarely-used power.13 Nov 02:47 AM
OpinionRob Campbell: Public Service Commissioner must be free from political interferenceFormer Health Boss has tips for new Public Service Commissioner.07 Nov 12:00 AM
PoliticsNZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusalUnion members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.06 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandMental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phasePolice have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.05 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandDIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, unionThe Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.30 Oct 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche talks about his new role as Public Service CommissionerAudrey Young talks to Sir Brian Roche about his new role. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand$80m spent on redundancies since Govt took officeMinistries and agencies have also carried out 161 change processes or restructures.23 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWillis told WFH already not an ‘entitlement’ before setting new public service expectationsIt's already in current guidance.21 Oct 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumpsThe average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWillis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer saysAnd a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.04 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo MāoriOPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomLuxon's Cabinet rated - who's impressed CEOs the mostBusiness leaders give their verdict on 28 ministers.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOsBut there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMajority of business leaders support Nicola Willis’ public sector spending cutsNational leaders promise a Budget surplus by 2027-2028 through spending cuts.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral termOPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.02 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt's education roadmap will hopefully avoid potholesEDITORIAL: Ministers brandishing the stick to lift the appalling statistics.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Luxon’s office return order overlooks hybrid benefitsCOMMENT: Work from home arrangements have grown a lot since the pandemic forced our hand.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at homeClimate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.27 Sep 05:00 PM