Ask most kiwis for their opinion of public servants, either in central or local government, and they will mostly have very negative views of their abilities, activities and remuneration etc. As an ex-Wellingtonian, I have returned to visit family and friends in the past 5 years on many occasions. I have been stunned at the growth in the public service and the new premises they are occupying.
Then you ask kiwis about privatising SOEs such as Solid Energy, the electricity industry, ACC, TVNZ etc and all hell breaks lose. No, can't have that. Who do they think runs and actually controls those government-owned enterprises - yes, those reviled public servants. You might find business people running SOEs but they report to lickspittles in CCMAU in the MED and to ministers and to Treasury.
Decisions are made to cover ministers' asses not to take the action that will provide the best outcome for the SOE or the public of New Zealand. I think I might blog some more on some of my experiences in this field.
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