Mass redundancies at Ministry of Statistics helps nobody

On Thursday I saw a truly shocking headline. All staff at the Ministry of Statistics are to be offered redundancy. 1,000 people have just been offered a mass redundancy across offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch as well as in the field. Why is it shocking? This is just the latest slash and burn attack … Continue reading Mass redundancies at Ministry of Statistics helps nobody

Government assault on democracy threatens New Zealand’s stability – and itself

The Government is rushing legislation through Parliament to repeal the Maori Health Authority is just the latest act in what appears to be an all in assault on democratic practice in this country. And at least one Government Party is forgetting the very principles on which it was founded and on which it gained the … Continue reading Government assault on democracy threatens New Zealand’s stability – and itself