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.