MP perks won't be reined in, at a time the Government's tightening the belt elsewhere. 

Two percent salary rises in July will give MP's $181,000, Cabinet Ministers $327,000 and the PM more than $520,000.

They get at least $19,000 a year for expenses. 

The PSA's Fleur Fitzsimons says this isn't the time for pay bumps, and it leaves a sour taste. 

"This Government has increased the minimum wage by less than this percentage, we've seen threats of dismissals of public servants, pay equity claims cancelled, increases to social housing tenants' rent."

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MP perks won't be reined in, at a time the Government's tightening the belt elsewhere.&nbsp;
Two percent salary rises in July will give MP's $181,000, Cabinet Ministers $327,000 and the PM more than $520,000.
They get at least $19,000 a year for expenses.&nbsp;
The PSA's Fleur Fitzsimons says this isn't the time for pay bumps, and it leaves a sour taste.&nbsp;
"This Government has increased the minimum wage by less than this percentage, we've seen threats of dismissals of public servants, pay equity claims cancelled, increases to social housing tenants' rent."
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on MPs getting a pay rise as Govt looks to bring down costs

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