There's some agreement with a plea from the Public Service Minister for sector bosses to be more genuine - but questions have also been raised. 

Judith Collins has advised public service leaders to show respect for taxpayers in their communications - and to treat the money as their own.   

She asks them to be sure they're not speaking 'gobbledygook', or sounding superior. 

PSA Acting National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, says she shares some opinions with Collins.

"She talked about using plain English, the importance of free and frank advice and the value of public servants. It's a bit rich to hear some of that from a Government, though, that has cut so many jobs." 

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There's some agreement with a plea from the Public Service Minister for sector bosses to be more genuine - but questions have also been raised.&nbsp;
Judith Collins has advised public service leaders to show respect for taxpayers in their communications - and to treat the money as their own. &nbsp;&nbsp;
She asks them to be sure they're not speaking 'gobbledygook', or sounding superior.&nbsp;
PSA Acting National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, says she shares some opinions with Collins.
"She talked about using plain English, the importance of free and frank advice and the value of public servants. It's a bit rich to hear some of that from a Government, though, that has cut so many jobs."&nbsp;
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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA Acting National Secretary agrees with Minister Collins' call for public service leaders to be more genuine

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