The PM describes the govt's meeting with the PSA as constructive, referring to last week's wage freeze announcement as a pay guidance. Video / Mark MitchellThe PM describes the govt's meeting with the PSA as constructive, referring to last week's wage freeze announcement as a pay guidance. Video / Mark MitchellBy RNZFinance Minister Grant Robertson says he deeply regrets the distress caused by public sector pay restrictions. However he maintains the restrictions do not amount to a pay freeze, or austerity. Robertson said he believes people were distressed because they incorrectly believed the government was introducing a pay freeze.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 12, 2021 21:07 UTC