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Deficit blows out this year; surplus delayed for a year
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Deficit blows out this year; surplus delayed for a year

The books are still bleeding red ink, but it's not that bad.

Paul McBeth 12 Sep 2023
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The mysterious disappearance of Peter Hughes
Policy Peter's Principles - Analysis

The mysterious disappearance of Peter Hughes

Peter Hughes’s early retirement has political and practical implications.

Nikitin Sallee 11 Sep 2023
Will Brian Roche be NZ’s next top public servant?
Policy

Jem Traylen: Will Brian Roche be NZ’s next top public servant?

With the vacancy looming, is it time for the business leader to take the reins?

Jem Traylen 08 Sep 2023
Head of public service announces he’s retiring five months early

Head of public service announces he’s retiring five months early

Hughes says he wants to leave the way clear for fresh leadership after the election.

Jem Traylen 07 Sep 2023

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'
Policy Peter's Principles – Analysis

'Own it, fix it, learn from it'

Nikitin Sallee 25 Aug 2023