Labour attacking public servants

Stuff reports:

Labour has accused one of New Zealand's public servants of behaving like an “emperor” and warned he may struggle to gain a Labour government's confidence.

Labour forestry spokesman questioned the decision of the Ministry of , and Employment (MBIE) to bring more than 30 officials to yesterday's appearance before the commerce select committee.

The number of officials is a reflection of the huge number of areas MBIE has. If there is a question on immigration, then the energy person can't really answer it.

Jones said the large team brought to the committee “hinted at the CEO's vanity” and said Smol had a “lot of work to do” to create confidence from Labour MPs when they next took power.

“If that doesn't change, by time next year, then the Kaiser will learn it's a different world,” he said.

So Jones is saying he may sack the CEO, and compares him to a German dictator. Charming.

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