Wed, December 4, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump Appointees Kash Patel and Massad Boulos Are Not Neocons (opinion)

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The British state is blind

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Scottish Budget 2024 LIVE as SNP Government confirms it will lift two-child cap

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should 'clear the slate' and pardon Trump

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Rise above politics, help landslide-hit Wayanad people: Priyanka to Shah

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Bangladesh needs comprehensive reforms in economy, governance, bureaucracy, judiciary: CA

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Patience, loyalty to party leadership and strategic acumen pay off for Fadnavis

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

A terrible set of numbers for a treasurer and Reserve Bank governor

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows ch .. tic recent history: A look at the crucial context

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Jackson Ole Sapit orders Bungoma bishop to return Ruto's KSh 5m offertory: "It's unfortunate"

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Keep politics out of city markets, minister tells Kampala leaders

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Akal Takht moves to reset itself and Akali Dal. But will it succeed?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

I'm Not Hindi Bhashi Either: Nirmala Sitharaman Responds To Gaurav Gogoi

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

It's not just Kash Patel. Many Trump picks have suggested retribution.

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Key US allies paralyzed awaiting Trump's return to world stage

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'Prepare for real justice': MAGA senator issues threat to DOJ and FBI

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Tokyo gov't employees to get 4-day workweek option from April 2025

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here's what America did about it

[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Vietnam government plans to reduce 5 ministries in streamlining effort
Tue, December 3, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump Says He Will Block Acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese Firm

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'An improper use of power': Peters, other Michigan Democrats rip Biden's pardon of his son

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Cuomo: Me, Trump and Adams are the same.

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Progressives' Plan for Handling Trump Is Too Clever to Work

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Singh says NDP election campaign will be 'gutsy' and 'unapologetic'

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

France's government looks on the brink of collapse. What's next?

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Thousands of Federal Employees Land Work From Home Deal Ahead of Trump

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How Trump's Cabinet Picks Compare To The Selection Of Corporate CEOs

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Illegal immigrant from China shipped weapons to North Korea from California: DOJ

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Attack on agartala mission: Protests mount, Yunus moves for national unity

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump (and Canada) would not actually like it if Canada joined the U.S.

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

South Korea president declares emergency martial law, sending shockwaves across country

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Junet Mohamed slams Kenyans criticising his support for Ruto's policies: "Bwana mdomo ni yangu"

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Ontario spent highest-ever amount on government ads, auditor says

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Cayuga County Republicans choose new elections commissioner

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Jill Biden's final foreign trip as first lady wil .. close with her and Trump at Notre Dame cathedral

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

"Caleb Amisi warns opposition leaders against arrogance toward Kenyans: "That is not who we are"

[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Liberal MP Paul Fletcher sees red over teals, but look deeper and there's more at play

Public sector cuts: What government agencies are spending on staff Christmas parties, if anything

As the Government continues its drive to cut costs, many public servants are going without a Christmas do this year or are dipping into their own pocket to fund one - minus alcohol. Their replies made it clear spending is front of mind when it comes to festive celebrations,
The article from the New Zealand Herald discusses how various government agencies in New Zealand are handling staff Christmas celebrations amidst public sector budget cuts. Despite the financial constraints, some agencies are still organizing Christmas parties, though with varying degrees of austerity. For instance, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has allocated $100,000 for its Christmas event, which includes a staff party and a family day, although this is less than previous years. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is spending $120,000 on its Christmas function, which is also a reduction from past expenditures. Conversely, agencies like the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health have either significantly scaled back or canceled their celebrations, opting for smaller, less costly events or no events at all. The Department of Internal Affairs has decided against a formal party, instead providing staff with a small gift. This reflects a broader trend of cost-saving measures across the public sector, with some departments choosing to redirect funds towards more pressing operational needs or staff welfare in other forms.

Read the Full The New Zealand Herald Article at:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/public-sector-cuts-what-government-agencies-are-spending-on-staff-christmas-parties-if-anything/KOWW2QCWHFH7HNNRYGGN3ILOSU/


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