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Adrian Orr and his battles with Treasury
Public sector

Adrian Orr and his battles with Treasury

The chairman of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand apologised to a Treasury staff member for Adrian Orr’s behaviour in a meeting two weeks before his sudden resignation as governor.“I am sorry Adrian lost his cool with you this afternoon. Your question was not surprising and [he] sh...

Staff reporters 24 Jul 2025
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‘Teflon Man’ Neil Quigley’s next big job
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Pattrick Smellie: ‘Teflon Man’ Neil Quigley’s next big job

Is the RBNZ lining up a Canadian replacement for Adrian Orr?

Pattrick Smellie 23 Jul 2025
The two-headed beast, mega mergers, corruption and more
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The two-headed beast, mega mergers, corruption and more

BusinessDesk’s fortnightly look at the public service and Government.

Ian Llewellyn 23 Jul 2025
Ten polytechnics to be re-established
Public sector

Ten polytechnics to be re-established

Ten regionalised, four awaiting fate.

Staff reporters 14 Jul 2025