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14 August 2026

Ex-politician Kiri Allan says public service bloated, slow and overpaid

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Ex-politician Kiri Allan says public service bloated, slow and overpaid

In her memoir the former Labour cabinet minister is scathing of the sector saying it should be overhauled.

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