Investigations

Visa processing slows as second wave begins
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Visa processing slows as second wave begins

Immigration service output is falling, but the processing of visas for skilled migrants is said to be on track.

Jem Traylen 21 Feb 2022
The Kwok: a public servant 'doing his job'
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The Kwok: a public servant 'doing his job'

In more than 40 years at the heart of government, Ivan Kwok served under nine treasury secretaries and ten finance ministers and had a hand in virtually every policy reform across those decades.

Nikitin Sallee 21 Feb 2022
Yes, minister: Lianne Dalziel on the 'terrible' central-local govt relationship
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Yes, minister: Lianne Dalziel on the 'terrible' central-local govt relationship

The three-term Christchurch mayor discusses governance in NZ, her book and who should do what.

Oliver Lewis 16 Feb 2022
Officials warned against hiring 'highly destabilising' KiwiRail chair
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Officials warned against hiring 'highly destabilising' KiwiRail chair

A Treasury staffer harboured serious concerns about the appointment of Greg Miller, predicting key staff would leave the state-owned enterprise and key relationships would be more combative.

Oliver Lewis 11 Feb 2022