The Commission’s brief is to undertake an inquiry into how the New Zealand state sector can effectively measure and improve productivity in core public services with a focus on health, education, justice and social support
Congratulations to our Commissioner, Professor Sally Davenport, who this week received a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit medal from the Governor-General.
The Minister of Local Government has announced the Government will ask the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into local government funding.
In a world of ageing populations, and in the midst of a global shift from defined benefit to defined contribution pensions, the onus is increasingly on individuals rather than employers to bear the risks of retirement provision.
The Interim Climate Change Committee began work this week as one of the key steps towards establishing an independent Climate Change Commission next year.
