Kerry Davies
PSA on ACT Party public service policy
The Act Party wants Public Service bosses to be given achievement targets and put on performance-based pay, if it becomes part of the next government.
Under the policy, government ministers would… Audio
Public servants' union calls pay freeze 'punishing'
Public servants' pay rise prospects remain low, with news most won't be eligible for a pay rise for the next three years. Those on more than $60,000 will only be offered an increase under special… Audio
Consultant spending hampering gender pay equity efforts
The Public Service Association says the lack of transparency on consultant spending is obstructing the drive for gender pay equity.
The use of consultants and contractors rose again last year with… Audio
Coronavirus: Healthcare providers still facing PPE trouble
Almost three weeks into lockdown and one of the country's major healthcare providers is still struggling to get even a week's worth of personal protection equipment from the 20 District Health Boards.
…IRD admits error with political question in survey
National says the Government needs to come clean on how much involvement it had in a government department asking New Zealander's about their political persuasions in a survey. Inland Revenue has… Audio
Court action 'only way to get change' - Diane Moody
An elderly Auckland mother is taking her severely disabled son to court for failing to be a good employer. Diane Moody wants the Employment Court to declare her son Shane Chamberlain isn't capable of… Audio
Pay equity for mental health and addiction support workers
The government has announced that mental health and addiction support workers will be awarded the same pay rates as care and support workers who won an historic case last year. Audio
