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How a mega merger spatial planning ministry could work
Public sector

How a mega merger spatial planning ministry could work

Another Wellington day, another potential restructure, but could this one work?

Dileepa Fonseka 07 Aug 2025
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Public sector balancing act, Trumpism, mergers and more
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Public sector balancing act, Trumpism, mergers and more

The fortnightly round-up of public sector news, observations and reckons.

Ian Llewellyn 06 Aug 2025
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
‘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