Month: March 2023

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is worried, and rightly so. His city is battling an invasion of road cones, and something must be done about it.

Former President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, once highlighted the challenge of getting re-elected after implementing necessary reforms. French President Emmanuel Macron faces a similar struggle, as his ambitious economic reform agenda has led to public dissatisfaction and political instability. Despite his effective reforms, his lack of political consensus may hinder his legacy.

No matter how good an idea, it takes time for the entire country to hear about it.

After becoming Prime Minister in May last year, Anthony Albanese got straight to work. Within the first few weeks in office, he fired the heads of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Defence.

The New Zealand Herald this week revealed a government-commissioned research report – just as the opposition called for fewer external consultants.

It was a big political story last week when the Hipkins Government sacked Rob Campbell from his prominent public service roles. The statements Campbell made on LinkedIn were blatantly political.

The sacking of Rob Campbell from his role as chair of Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ and the Environmental Protection Authority highlights an urgent need to reform New Zealand’s public service.