ANALYSIS: Leaks Suggest Frustration With NZ Government Ignoring Official Advice

Published on December 9, 2023

Analysis In office for only 12 days, the New Zealand tri-party coalition government has been hit by leaks of confidential information, with documents revealing the current Cabinet is ignoring advice from officials. Earlier this week Prime Minister Christopher Luxon admitted the government was ignoring official advice on repealing the Fair Pay Agreements (FPA). The paper was prepared for Minister for Workplace Relations Brooke van Velden, a member of the ACT Party, in coalition with National and NZ First. Mr. Luxon seemed surprised by the leak when asked about it earlier in the week. The document said the Cabinet would consider repealing the legislation at its meeting on Dec. 11....

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