Business of Government: marking your own homework, silo mentalities and more ...

The government's fiscal priorities aren't all black and white. (Image: Photosport)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024

You can’t beat a public servant on a good day …The latest survey data on what people think of public servants suggests they’re generally considered trustworthy and trying their best for their fellow New Zealanders.But, no surprise, the public service is also thought to be hopeless at working as a team and quickly circles the wagons whenever a ball is dropped.The OECD suggested that our public service needs to be more customer-focused and, in the parlance of modern management, become learning organisations that take their feed...

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Politics

Luxon set to meet Indian PM Modi at summit

On Luxon's first day in Laos, meeting with Delhi leader looks to be highlight.

Dileepa Fonseka 12:00pm

Economy

Kiwi's wings clipped, could break back below 60 US cents

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Primary Sector

Synlait lifts 2024/25 forecast milk price

Its $9 per kilogram of milk solids is in line with Fonterra's midpoint.

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Synlait lifts 2024/25 forecast milk price

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