Grant Robertson: "I understand this has caused distress and upset, I obviously regret that deeply, but we are not talking about a pay freeze here, we are talking about a process or guidelines for negotiation." Photo: Getty ImagesFinance 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. However he said there is still scope for pay progression, pay equity and bargaining. Robertson said he believes people were distressed because they incorrectly believed the Government was introducing a pay freeze.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 12, 2021 20:37 UTC