Wanted: meaty advice for a new government

Wanted: meaty advice for a new government
The quality of public education is a key focus for the next government. (Image: NZME)
Cameron Bagrie
After every election comes a swathe of briefings to incoming ministers, known to the world as BIMs.According to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), a “briefing to the incoming minister gives a new minister an overview of the priorities of their department or ministry and identifies some of the more significant issues and opportunities”.This time around, the BIMs across all areas need to show some steel. A strong public sector is required to navigate change and the pending reset.ChallengesNew Zealand is facing ma...

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