The PSA surveyed more than 900 of its members, with 55 percent of respondents saying AI is used at their place of work, despite most workers not being in trained in how to use the technology safely. Figures to be released on Thursday are expected to show inflation has risen for the first time in nearly three years. The Minister of Trade has written to his counterparts in the United States expressing concern at the “harm” tariffs will do to New Zealand and Pacific Island nations.
Union coverage
- PSA, E tū: ‘Screaming’ patient medicated against her will
- PSA: AI widely used in public sector, survey finds
Employment
Politics
- Government considers axing education scheme involving nearly 2000 schools
- Driving licence changes: One practical test instead of two
- Defence Force to embark on drone shopping spree
- Winston Peters says talk of ‘trade war’ is ‘hysterical’, ‘short-sighted’
- Christopher Luxon doubles down on trade war comments after Winston Peters’ criticism
- Luxon and Peters need to ‘stop their bickering’ – Labour
- Firm owned by Taxpayers’ Union boss behind Green Party attack billboards
- Former Stuff journalist appointed NZ Herald political editor
Te Ao Māori
- Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
- Ōhiwa Harbour restoration heralded as triumph for Māori-led campaign
Economics
- Inflation tipped to rise for first time in nearly 3 years
- Trade Minister Todd McClay writes to US counterparts over ‘harmful’ tariffs
- Petrol prices driven down :’It’s like a triple whammy’
- Manufacturing sector holding its own despite slowdown
- NZ stocks fall again as market volatility continues