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Podcast: Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald
Episode: John MacDonald: Now is not the time for 80% pay increases
Description: I understand what the Prime Minister is saying about these pay increases for board members at Crown agencies, such as Health NZ and Kāinga Ora, but I’m not buying it. The top payment was $90,000. It’s now $160,000. Christopher Luxon says the Government needs to offer higher pay for these board roles so they can attract the best people. But tell that to the 28,000 people who have lost their jobs in the past year. Tell that to the hospital staff striking for more pay. Tell that to the hospital staff who have had a gut...