News in Brief
News in Brief
Law & Regulation
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct over drunken antics
Tribunal says behaviour "appalling and uncouth".
Media
NZME executive to join Contact
Carolyn Luey's new role will be chief retail officer, looking after 600,000 customers.
Public sector
Public sector cuts save $800m, doubling target
Spending cuts on public sector consultants and contractors are expected to save $800 million over two years – double the initial target, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says.“The original goal was to reduce spending by $400m across the public sector by 2024/25,” Collins sa...
Property
JLL confirms Wellington and ChCh office closures
Global commercial real estate firm JLL says it will close its Wellington and Christchurch offices to focus on Auckland.Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) said on Thursday that it had decided to centralise its operational functions. “This move, while resulting in the closure of its Welling...
