Health NZ was using a single Excel spreadsheet to track $28 billion of public money; report outlines ‘significant concerns’
Deloitte financial review of health agency lays out 'significant concerns'. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment cuts spending on ‘Big Four’ consulting firms by more than 60% in a year
The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Public sector cuts: What government agencies are spending on staff Christmas parties, if anything
One ministry has opted for a karaoke machine, but for many there's no celebration. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Public sector wages grew faster than private sector wages in September quarter
Around 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Public sector pay: Ministry for Regulation among highest earners as pay jumps across the board
The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800. Source: NZ Herald Business News
MBIE confirms more than 100 voluntary redundancies as it looks to cut spending by $412.5m
The ministry needs to find approximately $412.5m in cost savings. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed
Meanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone. Source: NZ Herald Business News