Public sector

News and analysis of New Zealand public governance
Lobbying about lobbyists and more
Business of Government Business of Government

Lobbying about lobbyists and more

Rules around lobbying come into focus as trust wanes. 

Ian Llewellyn 16 Apr 2025
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Hawkesby appointed RBNZ governor for six months
Policy

Hawkesby appointed RBNZ governor for six months

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has appointed Christian Hawkesby, acting Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor, as governor for six months.Hawkesby’s appointment was recommended by the Reserve Bank of NZ (RBNZ) board.Previously, he was deputy governor.The appointment is effective o...

Staff reporters 08 Apr 2025
Fixing the public service
Opinion

Deb Te Kawa: Fixing the public service

Public Sector Act reform rightly aims at results, rather than cuts.

Deb Te Kawa 03 Apr 2025
Reforms, reminiscing and just a few regrets
Business of Government Business of Government

Reforms, reminiscing and just a few regrets

Public Sector Act and procurement in the firing line.

Ian Llewellyn 02 Apr 2025