Some public servants claim they should be making policy calls, as opposed to elected officials.

An upcoming New Zealand Initiative report from a survey of 718 current and former public servants, shows 70 percent agree the public service serves the populace, not the elected Government.

Report author Benno Blaschke says public service work is aimed at supporting the Government of the day.

"What we found in the research is that, basically, that help is not a given - especially if you're not at the top."

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Some public servants claim they should be making policy calls, as opposed to elected officials.
An upcoming New Zealand Initiative report from a survey of 718 current and former public servants, shows 70 percent agree the public service serves the populace, not the elected Government.
Report author Benno Blaschke says public service work is aimed at supporting the Government of the day.
"What we found in the research is that, basically, that help is not a given - especially if you're not at the top."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Dr Benno Blaschke: NZ Initiative senior fellow on the latest report into the state of the public service

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UK ministers have reportedly summoned multiple senior TV executives following the recent allegations made against David Walliams. 

The comedian and author was accused of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual misconduct and grooming. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's growing calls for better leadership in the UK's media industry and people need to be held to account.  

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UK ministers have reportedly summoned multiple senior TV executives following the recent allegations made against David Walliams.&nbsp;
The comedian and author was accused of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual misconduct and grooming.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's growing calls for better leadership in the UK's media industry and people need to be held to account.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government potentially questioning TV bosses following David Walliams allegations

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The Wall Street Journal has claimed the board of Nvidia is preparing to oust its chief executive - after suggestions he's had a second affair.

The high-end microchip supplier is considered instrumental in the global AI boom, and these developments have sparked concerns among industry experts. 

Reports claim Jensen Huang had a relationship with a direct-report company executive - on top of his earlier affair with another woman believed to be a spy.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further, and unpacked what this could mean for the company's share price. 

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The Wall Street Journal has claimed the board of Nvidia is preparing to oust its chief executive - after suggestions he's had a second affair.
The high-end microchip supplier is considered instrumental in the global AI boom, and these developments have sparked concerns among industry experts.&nbsp;
Reports claim Jensen Huang had a relationship with a direct-report company executive - on top of his earlier affair with another woman believed to be a spy.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further, and unpacked what this could mean for the company's share price.&nbsp;
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Nvidia reportedly looking to oust CEO Jensen Huang

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Former National Party president Sue Wood has written an open letter in The Post, urging party MPs to focus on reflecting their constituents' views before board views. Do we think she has a point here? What do we make of Luxon's leadership? 

RNZ staff are planning to protest next week as the public broadcaster looks to cut jobs following an $11.8 million budget blowout. Do Impey and Thompson need to go?

Speaking of which, staff from The Warehouse went on strike today amid rising concerns about AI technology. Do we think they have a point here? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Former National Party president Sue Wood has written an open letter in The Post, urging party MPs to focus on reflecting their constituents' views before board views. Do we think she has a point here? What do we make of Luxon's leadership?&nbsp;
RNZ staff are planning to protest next week as the public broadcaster looks to cut jobs following an $11.8 million budget blowout. Do Impey and Thompson need to go?
Speaking of which, staff from The Warehouse went on strike today amid rising concerns about AI technology. Do we think they have a point here?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: What do we make of Luxon's leadership?

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Dr Benno Blaschke: NZ Initiative senior fellow on the latest report into the state of the public service

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