MPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'
Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.
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Police Association warns backroom hiring freeze will pull front-line cops off street
Despite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.
Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
Public servants paying to do their jobs is a sorry state of affairs
OPINION: It's hard to argue against the need to cut spending, but where's the leadership?
Public sector boss pays for own flights to discuss cuts with staff
Oranga Tamariki's boss is dipping into his own pocket due to spending restrictions.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
Cecilia Robinson: Premier House and the sad state of our nation's assets
OPINION: The decision to avoid investing in Premier House misses the broader point.
Letters: Tackle why lost men join gangs; guarding the public purse
OPINION: 'Disillusioned, bored, aimless young men need a purpose.'
Public sector wages hit record high, driven by health settlement
A new report shows public sector wages rose higher than those in the private sector.
MBIE moves ahead with voluntary redundancies; DIA confirms jobs could go
Government departments are pushing on with cost-slashing exercises, including job cuts.
Fears women will bear brunt of public sector cuts; MBIE cost-cutting plans revealed
The PSA says history shows women 'suffer disproportionately' from public sector cuts.
'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
Political Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyers
The annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.
Rob Campbell: Self-serving managers and scared civil servants need an overhaul
OPINION: The left is often wrongly too defensive of poor performance - and I'm a leftist.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
RNZ workers’ unions threaten strike, staff feel 'betrayed' by pay offer
RNZ workers have asked for a 7 per cent raise, while the news organisation offers 5.5.
Govt seeks to halt extra pay for public servants fluent in te reo Māori
Unions promise to fight plans to stop payments.
Audrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfair
OPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.
Deputy chief appointment set to lift the cultural capability of Fenz
Piki Thomas is leading the Fenz approach to kaupapa Māori issues.
Simon Wilson: Nonsense with numbers - the Luxon approach to politics
OPINION: Christopher Luxon talks a big numbers game but the reality is very different.
Act promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day one
Act promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.
Public service bosses called in as Govt accounts plunge
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's office denies the rumours.
Urgent action needed to improve safety in justice facilities, union says
The PSA’s Joe McCroy says the latest incident was a wake-up call for better resourcing.
Highest-paid public sector bosses: Top earner's 30% bump to $1.4m
After years of pay restraint, state sector pay is on the up again.
400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget hole
This is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.
'Bloated bureaucracy’: Communications staff increase by 50 per cent since Labour took over
Communications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.
Sasha Borissenko: Nash and conflict of interest: Where do you draw the line?
OPINION: Are rules on "close associates" or "mates" fit-for-purpose for a small country?
Letters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuse
OPINION: Letters on diversity, education, Ruth Dyson, Rob Campbell, and Mark Mitchell.
Chris v Chris: Did Luxon or Hipkins win the best for the week?
It was a good poll for Hipkins, and a good policy for Luxon - but who won?
Letters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basics
OPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Peter Boshier: Public sector must be OIA's steward
OPINION: Chief Ombudsman on 40th anniversary of our essential disclosure law.
Government launches Ministry of Disabled People
It will be first ministry with an official name in sign language, te reo and English.