New Zealand minister blocks spending increase for contractors
On 2026-09-18, New Zealand's Paul Goldsmith rejected a proposed 10% increase to the public service contractor and consultant spending cap, after officials initially suggested the rise.
On 2026-09-18, New Zealand's Paul Goldsmith rejected a proposed 10% increase to the public service contractor and consultant spending cap, after officials initially suggested the rise.
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Officials initially suggested a 10% increase in spending but then backtracked.