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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.
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.
DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.
Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts
'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
Public 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.
Sir Brian Roche talks about his new role as Public Service Commissioner
Audrey Young talks to Sir Brian Roche about his new role. Video / Marty Melville
WorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed
40 net roles are proposed to be cut.
$80m spent on redundancies since Govt took office
Ministries and agencies have also carried out 161 change processes or restructures.
Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.
Willis told WFH already not an ‘entitlement’ before setting new public service expectations
It's already in current guidance.
Ministry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumps
The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.
Willis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer says
And a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.
Editorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo Māori
OPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.
Luxon's Cabinet rated - who's impressed CEOs the most
Business leaders give their verdict on 28 ministers.
Mood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOs
But there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.