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Business of Government: Peter Hughes' legacy, cost recovery headaches, and more...
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Business of Government: Peter Hughes' legacy, cost recovery headaches, and more...

This week's round-up of public service news, comings and goings.

Jem Traylen 30 Aug 2023
Fitch affirms NZ’s AA+ credit rating on bipartisan surplus commitment
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Fitch affirms NZ’s AA+ credit rating on bipartisan surplus commitment

New Zealand is still a trusted borrower.

Staff reporters 29 Aug 2023
Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts
Politics Analysis

Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts

Finding money to pay for promises and tax cuts has become harder.

Jem Traylen 29 Aug 2023
Govt announces $4b in spending cuts as tax take falls $2b under forecast
Politics

Govt announces $4b in spending cuts as tax take falls $2b under forecast

The government has asked most agencies to trim 1% or 2% from their baselines.

Staff reporters 28 Aug 2023
Strategic review of Genesis must focus on carbon zero by 2050
Energy

Strategic review of Genesis must focus on carbon zero by 2050

Ian Llewellyn 25 Aug 2023
'Own it, fix it, learn from it'
Public sector Peter's Principles – Analysis

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'

Nikitin Sallee 25 Aug 2023
Law Society says it wants a new regulator
Law & Regulation

Law Society says it wants a new regulator

Oliver Lewis 24 Aug 2023
Public service locks in CEOs to 2026 election and beyond
Investigations Peter's Principles

Public service locks in CEOs to 2026 election and beyond

Nikitin Sallee 24 Aug 2023
Cabinet makes initial steps to regulate carbon markets
Markets

Cabinet makes initial steps to regulate carbon markets

Ian Llewellyn 23 Aug 2023
Reserve Bank vigilant as NZ dollar dips to nine-month low
Economy

Reserve Bank vigilant as NZ dollar dips to nine-month low

Rebecca Howard 23 Aug 2023
Business of Government: performance pay, Spirit of Service Awards and more...
Politics

Business of Government: performance pay, Spirit of Service Awards and more...

Jem Traylen 23 Aug 2023
Sir Jerry Mateparae to head panel setting national scientific research priorities
News in Brief

Sir Jerry Mateparae to head panel setting national scientific research priorities

Staff reporters 18 Aug 2023
Government unveils primary sector emission reduction plan
Primary Sector

Government unveils primary sector emission reduction plan

Riley Kennedy 18 Aug 2023
Govt says no more money for media as 'big tech' media bill unveiled
Media

Govt says no more money for media as 'big tech' media bill unveiled

Daniel Dunkley 17 Aug 2023
Little orders review into visa scheme over exploitation fears
News in Brief

Little orders review into visa scheme over exploitation fears

Staff reporters 17 Aug 2023
Politicians agree fishing industry has a problem with social licence
Primary Sector

Politicians agree fishing industry has a problem with social licence

Jem Traylen 17 Aug 2023
InvestNow says National’s KiwiSaver proposal will create confusion
Investments

InvestNow says National’s KiwiSaver proposal will create confusion

Jem Traylen 17 Aug 2023
Reserve Bank leaves official cash rate on hold
Economy

Reserve Bank leaves official cash rate on hold

Staff reporters 16 Aug 2023
Business of Government: Te Pūkenga breaches covenants, Aussies slam procurement panels and more...
Politics

Business of Government: Te Pūkenga breaches covenants, Aussies slam procurement panels and more...

Jem Traylen 16 Aug 2023
Labour pledges paid parental leave for partners
News in Brief

Labour pledges paid parental leave for partners

Staff reporters 15 Aug 2023
MPs begin their last session of this Parliament
Law & Regulation

MPs begin their last session of this Parliament

Ian Llewellyn 15 Aug 2023
Removal of commercial tax writeoffs – Labour makes another major U-turn
Election 2023

Removal of commercial tax writeoffs – Labour makes another major U-turn

Brent Melville 14 Aug 2023
Labour and tax: how do you like them apples?
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Labour and tax: how do you like them apples?

Pattrick Smellie 13 Aug 2023
Compulsory gender pay gap reporting teased
Politics

Compulsory gender pay gap reporting teased

Oliver Lewis 11 Aug 2023
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