New Zealand's public sector watchdog has slammed the Ministry of Pacific Peoples for spending tens of thousands on a farewell event.

It's been revealed the Ministry splashed nearly $40,000 on a goodbye event for former chief executive Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae, who was moving to another ministry. 

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says an event of this scale funded by taxpayers' money gives ACT ammo to slash the department.

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New Zealand's public sector watchdog has slammed the Ministry of Pacific Peoples for spending tens of thousands on a farewell event.
It's been revealed the Ministry splashed nearly $40,000 on a goodbye event for former chief executive Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae, who was moving to another ministry. 
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says an event of this scale funded by taxpayers' money gives ACT ammo to slash the department.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Ministry of Pacific Peoples spending $40,000 to farewell former chief executive

Meghan Markle's phone number was reportedly leaked after she joined a WhatsApp group related to her children’s new school.

This comes after Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK, and enrolled their children in school for only two days after security concerns were raised.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this incident was a 'naïve' move on Meghan's part, and she should have gotten a burner phone.

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Meghan Markle's phone number was reportedly leaked after she joined a WhatsApp group related to her children’s new school.
This comes after Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK, and enrolled their children in school for only two days after security concerns were raised.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this incident was a 'naïve' move on Meghan's part, and she should have gotten a burner phone.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Meghan Markle's personal phone number getting leaked from WhatsApp group

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The US Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years.

It's moving from a range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent, to 3.75 to 4 percent.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacked the market reactions - and offered a theory on why things stayed calm.

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The US Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years.
It's moving from a range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent, to 3.75 to 4 percent.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacked the market reactions - and offered a theory on why things stayed calm.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was booted from the House this afternoon for using the c-word during a debate about move-on orders. Is there ever a justifiable reason to use the c-bomb in Parliament? Was this it? 

Brooke van Velden today revealed she's lost faith in Fire and Emergency NZ after they hid some key details for 12 months. Is this a sign we need more reform in the Public Sector? Do we think ACT will campaign on this? 

Supermarket owners have voiced concerns over National's bid to break up Foodstuffs if they get elected - not helped by Nicola's comments from earlier today. What do we make of this situation?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was booted from the House this afternoon for using the c-word during a debate about move-on orders. Is there ever a justifiable reason to use the c-bomb in Parliament? Was this it?&nbsp;
Brooke van Velden today revealed she's lost faith in Fire and Emergency NZ after they hid some key details for 12 months. Is this a sign we need more reform in the Public Sector? Do we think ACT will campaign on this?&nbsp;
Supermarket owners have voiced concerns over National's bid to break up Foodstuffs if they get elected - not helped by Nicola's comments from earlier today. What do we make of this situation?
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The Huddle: Is it ever okay to drop the c-bomb in Parliament?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/aeaa6e67-447d-4027-b51a-b4c80084a418/transcript

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Ministry of Pacific Peoples spending $40,000 to farewell former chief executive

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