Hipkins and Peters clash over public sector diversity
Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, NZ First, Judith Collins, Public Service Commission
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has criticised the use of diversity targets in the public sector, claiming they are being prioritised over merit. Peters is campaigning against what he describes as woke social engineering and has proposed new legislation to address the issue. Chris Hipkins has responded to these claims.
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