
Govt doesn’t understand cuts impact, staff say, amid computer systems warning
Officials at the centre of this week's job losses say services will be impacted.
Officials at the centre of this week's job losses say services will be impacted.
The window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.
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The ministry had previously confirmed 111 voluntary redundancies were accepted.
Van Velden said redundancies also happened in the private sector all the time.
Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.
Despite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
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A new report shows public sector wages rose higher than those in the private sector.
Government departments are pushing on with cost-slashing exercises, including job cuts.
The PSA says history shows women 'suffer disproportionately' from public sector cuts.
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
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Act promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's office denies the rumours.
The PSA’s Joe McCroy says the latest incident was a wake-up call for better resourcing.
After years of pay restraint, state sector pay is on the up again.
This is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.
Communications staff working in the core public service have tipped over the 500 mark.
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