Business of Government: A fragile and leaky ship of state

Business of Government: A fragile and leaky ship of state
A few weeks in a leaky boat. (Image: Getty)
Jem Traylen
Three years in a leaky boat?One week in and there have already been two controversial leaks of confidential cabinet information – a development which has many public sector watchers rightly worried.The undermining of the public service’s political neutrality is not something to be toyed with, and I’m aware of experienced officials who are personally no fan of this government but are horrified that this happened.As a public sector reporter, you might expect that leaks are my bread and butter. However, as a former public se...

More Policy

MoT to gauge market interest in toll road concessions
Policy

MoT to gauge market interest in toll road concessions

Investment bank Citi will assist the ministry. Transurban has already signalled interest.

Oliver Lewis 03 Jul 2025
Govt announces first three 'regional deal' contenders
Policy

Govt announces first three 'regional deal' contenders

Ministers want regions to consider 'asset recycling', among other funding tools.

Oliver Lewis 02 Jul 2025
‘Bluewater backbone’: Lyttelton, Auckland ports plan $1b+ of upgrades
Policy

‘Bluewater backbone’: Lyttelton, Auckland ports plan $1b+ of upgrades

Two of the biggest NZ ports are raising prices as they plan major investments.

Oliver Lewis 02 Jul 2025
'There are some firms in NZ I won’t touch'
Policy

'There are some firms in NZ I won’t touch'

Adam Feeley on the reluctance to call out poor performers in NZ infrastructure sector.

Oliver Lewis 30 Jun 2025