Public Sector
Wellington's ebb and flow of public servants
The government's back-office public service job cuts are adding to Wellington's woes
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Bill requiring public sector to ditch jargon passes into law
A bill to promote the use of plain language within the public sector has passed into law.
Pairing start-ups and NGOs with government to kickstart public
It's hoped an initiative to pair start-ups and NGOs with government agencies will encourage much needed creativity and innovation in the public sector to tackle some of the country's biggest social… Audio
Covid-19: Contractors making millions from some agencies
Contractors working for the government on pandemic programmes are making millions of dollars from some agencies, and little or nothing at others.
Highest paid public servants revealed by Taxpayers Union
Highest paid public servants unveiled by Taxpayers Union revealing which ones earn more than the Prime Minister. Audio
Auckland librarian claims she wasn't paid to cash up
A former Auckland librarian says she was never paid for cashing up and tidying after closing time. Zac Fleming continues his investigation into companies that are making their staff work for free. Audio
PSA welcomes stronger oversight of CEO salaries
The government's plans for a new law to give better oversight over the pay packets of top public servants has been welcomed by the Public Service Association. State Sevices Minister Chris Hipkins says… Audio
More women on public sector boards
Women now make up 43 percent of people on state sector boards and committees, a new record, the government says.
NZ slips again in anti-corruption rankings
New Zealand has slipped again in global anti-corruption rankings, to fourth place - with a warning it could fall further if action is not taken.
Taking the sting out of living in Auckland
Elizabeth Brown weighs up the pros and cons of extra payments to make up for high living costs in Auckland Audio
Govt agencies on notice over OIA
The Chief Ombudsman is putting government agencies on notice for their compliance with the Official Information Act. Audio
Forced retirement worries Cooks union
A Cook Islands workers' association says compulsory retirement could eliminate a wealth of knowledge from the public service sector. Audio
Bullying among public servants worse than ever - lawyer
A Wellington lawyer says bullying in the public sector is worse now than ever before. Audio
Recruitment specialist says there's growing backlash
A recruitment specialist says many public sector executives in New Zealand are paid much better than their private sector counterparts. Audio