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‘The Govt set us a target’: Ministry boss defends linking staff performance with cuts to emergency housing
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‘The Govt set us a target’: Ministry boss defends linking staff performance with cuts to emergency housing

A senior official from New Zealand's government has defended a policy that ties employee performance evaluations to reductions in emergency housing provisions. The statement suggests that the ministry is using budgetary constraints as justification for potential cuts to emergency housing support, which could impact vulnerable populations. This approach has sparked debate over whether such decisions prioritize administrative efficiency over social welfare needs.

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‘The Govt set us a target’: Ministry boss defends linking staff performance with cuts to emergency housing

A senior official from New Zealand's government has defended a policy that ties employee performance evaluations to reductions in emergency housing provisions. The statement suggests that the ministry is using budgetary constraints as justification for potential cuts to emergency housing support, which could impact vulnerable populations. This approach has sparked debate over whether such decisions prioritize administrative efficiency over social welfare needs.

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