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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.

Revealed: The ministry where nearly 95% of staff work from home at least once a week
The data also shows the most common WFH day of the week.

$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breach
First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.

Immigration border staff to strike on New Year’s Eve
It will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.

NZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'
The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.

Why 49 roles are being cut at the Māori-Crown relations office
Te Arawhiti shifts focus, saves 44 roles by transferring them to Te Puni Kōkiri.

Public servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cuts
An internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.

Review suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savings
The review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.

Public sector cuts: More job losses considered before Christmas
A senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.

Public sector wages growing faster than private sector
Around 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.

Charter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application process
Announcements about the first new schools are expected next month.

Armed forces to fill vacant NZDF security and firefighting roles amid strike action
Defence Minister explains why she thinks it is necessary to invoke rarely-used power.

Rob Campbell: Public Service Commissioner must be free from political interference
Former Health Boss has tips for new Public Service Commissioner.

NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal
Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.

Mental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phase
Police have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.