Richard Wagstaff
Treasury looks to centralise admin services
Treasury is proposing a revolution in the way government departments and agencies are run, but it is asking companies who've been briefed to keep the details secret. Audio
Ryall hails loss of 1400 state sector 'backroom' jobs
The Government says its delivered on its promise to reduce the size of the burgeoning public service. Audio
What job cuts at MAF will mean
Details are emerging of how the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will implement cuts to its Biosecurity division. Audio
John Banks says sorry for super city staffing remark
The Auckland mayor John Banks today apologised for his suggestion that 40 percent of the city's council staff will lose their jobs when the super city is formed. Audio
IRD plans to axe up to 250 jobs
Inland Revenue has announced plans to slash up to 250 jobs and at this stage says it will be asking for voluntary redundancies. Audio
PSA says Auckland super city must retain jobs
The union has 2400 members working for the region's eight local authorities and council-controlled organisations. Audio
Public Service to cut operating budgets
Chief executives across the public sector are on notice they are to make significant savings in their operating budgets. Audio
Court safety
Court security is likely to be high on the agenda when the Minister for Courts meets with judges in Auckland tomorrow. Audio
Inquiry into parole management finds major faults
Talking to PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff. Audio
Auckland CC pay freeze
The country's largest city council has a new plan for keeping rates down - a freeze on the pay packets of council staff. Audio
Tim Walker - Auckland Museum
Tim Walker explains why he's leaving the stunning NewDowse for Auckland Museum. Audio
Public Sector Better Paid Than Private
Based on 2005 survey data, the Waikato University's management school says state workers actually earn 20 percent more. Audio
Residential Care on Verge of Crisis for Intellectually Disabled
A new report on the sector highlights chronic underfunding, low wages and high staff turnover. Audio