Opinion - A just published scathing critique of Jacinda Ardern's government has revealed how it has kept the public in the dark about crucial issues, Dr Bryce Edwards writes.
Vance’s column parallels my own column for the Guardian published about 18 months ago in which I suggested that politicians on both sides of the divide had become too dependent on their spindoctors – seeNew Zealand’s year of style over substance
Public Service Minister Chris Hipkins said any increases will be targeted at the lowest-paid workers, largely those earning below $60,000, who account for about 25 percent of the public sector. The public service is doing a good job implementing the Government s COVID-19 response, and we ask they lead the way in supporting the Government as we ensure our spending is targeted to where it is needed most, Hipkins said. The Public Service Commissioner, who sets the pay of public service chief executives, will also not be increasing their pay.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson said as the COVID-19 recovery gets underway, he s keeping a close watch on debt taken on to support the economy.
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