PremiumPremiumPoliticsCollins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bossesA draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultantsThe agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equityThe bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.09 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axedIT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished. 30 Apr 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessMany public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flagsA DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.15 Apr 03:56 AM
Politics'False economics': Union blasts Health NZ's proposed job cutsEach team member recovers $430,000 annually, says the PSA.09 Apr 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justiceThe PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora staff ‘crying in office’ over ‘horrendous’ restructureKāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.03 Apr 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJudith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executivesThe Public Service Minister wants performance management.01 Apr 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public serviceOPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.29 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsBill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the wayThe former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staffThere is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.27 Mar 12:22 AM
PoliticsPublic servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayersThe topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force proposing to cut 374 roles, union saysStaff were told today of plans for changes in the civilian workforce.19 Mar 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungWere these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey YoungOPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump commentsOPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment. 06 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandNurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts biteGovernment assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spendingThe agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth 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. 12 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsJudith 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.'11 Feb 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: Why Shane Reti’s demotion was inevitable in health reshuffleOPINION: The ousted Health Minister has been dignified in exiting the role.03 Feb 05:00 PM
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
