Last week we advised that the Prime Minister had established ten targets for the public sector to achieve over the next three to five years. The following table provides an analysis of those targets, as they relate to Māori. We advise seven of the targets will focus public sector energy
Day: March 26, 2012
Last week a Performance Improvement, Formal Review of the Ministry of the Economic Development was released. This is part of a series of reviews on government agencies conducted by the State Services Commission, The Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. As we have previously advised, the Ministry
Last week, prior to his departure as a Cabinet Minister, Honourable Dr Nick Smith, released a review of the Local Government Act 2002. The review, ‘Better Local Government’, is a succinct report with eight proposed reforms. These are designed to provide “better clarity about councils’ roles, stronger governance, improved efficiency
On Tuesday the jury found the ‘Urewera Four’ guilty of a range of firearms charges, but they failed to reach a verdict as to whether the defendants were members of an organised criminal group. The four defendants have been released on bail and await sentencing on May 24. The Crown
The omnibus brief for the week ending noon, 23 March 2012, outlines emerging issues relating to Māori social, economic and treaty matters . Key matters to note are: Local Government Review; Ministry of Economic Development – Performance Review; and Prime Minister’s Results for New Zealand If you wish to access these articles