Public sector project

Our public sector coverage, and the previous Public Sector Project, aims to shine a light on the workforce that runs the New Zealand government. 
Tracey McIntosh: justice-seeking scientist

Tracey McIntosh: justice-seeking scientist

Justice and evidence-based science go together, says the chief science adviser of the Ministry of Social Development.

Paul Little 10 Mar 2022
PM's dept head cedes omicron response to new covid czar

PM's dept head cedes omicron response to new covid czar

The government's covid response is getting a new chief executive to steer it through the rest of omicron

Jem Traylen 09 Mar 2022
Depts advised to pause dismissal of unvaccinated workers

Depts advised to pause dismissal of unvaccinated workers

Departments and agencies were advised pausing actions that would dismiss those not vaccinated for covid-19.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Mar 2022
Riana Manuel – on the frontline of Māori health in NZ

Riana Manuel – on the frontline of Māori health in NZ

Te Tiriti is central to the government's health reforms and reducing inequities, says the new leader of the Māori Health Authority.

Peter Bale 07 Mar 2022