Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
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Union files to put hold on Oranga Tamariki's slashing of more than 400 jobs
The Public Service Association is taking legal action against Oranga Tamariki.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
PSA claims win over Education Ministry job layoffs
The Education Ministry’s change decisions included the cutting of about 600 jobs.
Immigration NZ staffers placed on leave amid probe into 'inappropriate' workplace chats
A company-wide email last week advised staff an investigation was under way.
Former MP attacks 'toxic' workplace
Sandra Lee-Vercoe says the culture of Parliament needs to change.
'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori
Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.
Matthew Hooton: How to tackle a much-needed major crime crackdown
OPINION: The new Government plan is a start, but no more.
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
'Reckless and disturbing': New public service cuts risk allowing more violent extremism, scams, sex abuse online- union
Over 6000 jobs have been cut across civil service as part of Govt-requested cost savings.
Pause in Education Ministry job cuts after union challenge
The ministry has made a series of decisions that cut more than 700 roles to save money.
Public Purse: The $457,000 in exec’s severance pay Te Pūkenga declined to disclose until the Ombudsman investigated
OPINION: Te Pūkenga's brush with Ombudsman and public interest in exec's severance pay.
Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’
Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.
Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed
A lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.
Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally
The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.
Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.
Ministry of Justice proposes over 150 job cuts
The Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.
Ministry for the Environment to cut 303 jobs
The environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.
Union files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cuts
A total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
Blood service strike: urgent hospital surgeries postponed; surgeons to warn ‘no guarantee of blood transfusion’
Patients told: "I cannot guarantee you will be able to receive a blood transfusion".
Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint
Some agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.
Inside a $2 billion pay-equity debacle
The union says many care and support workers are back to square one.
Education Review Office to cut 13 jobs, union says
ERO was directed to slash 6.5 per cent of its spending amid wider public sector cuts.
ACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 per cent of workforce
The public sector union said the cuts included 'vital' injury prevention staff.
ACC spending cuts expected to be announced today, 100 jobs possibly on the line
The agency's bosses said changes will not impact frontline services like rehabilitation.
Voluntary redundancies bring MBIE job cuts to 341
The ministry accepted another 59 voluntary redundancies last week.
Seymour wanted Ministry of Regulation to have three times more staff than Productivity Commission
David Seymour said red tape and regulation are 'out of control' in this country.
Is this the darkest day for the civil service? Latest job cuts push total over 3000
Kāinga Ora, Ministry of Housing, Stats NZ, Ministry of Ed, NZQA had cuts today.
'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector
Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Oranga Tamariki left with no lawyers in Gisborne or Southland
The ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.
'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.