A must read for all taxpayers!

**Finn** · 11th March 2009, 14:30

This is a really interesting read on what really goes on within the public service and how they are wasting our hard earned money. While I'm sure National will be able to change some of these habits, stupidity has been well ingrained by Labour.

This from a current Public Service Manager...

http://publicaddress.net/5743#post

**MSTRS:Me** · 11th March 2009, 14:40

Years of habit and cover-your-arse have developed a generation of public servants who live by meetings, committees and reports. And a bunch of auditors who NEVER say "it was pleasing to see that processes were not followed unnecessarily, thereby saving the taxpayer X million dollars". But...but...but...the system isn't broken. Sure, it costs a bit, but that's what it was designed to do.

**Headbanger** · 11th March 2009, 14:51

Well, That sure was a lot of making excuses.

**Starky307** · 11th March 2009, 14:52

Interesting to read, don't really have a comment yet but I'll organise a meeting and we can form a steering committee to come up with a method or producing the best possible comment.

I know what he is saying, it happens were I work now.

**Brian d marge** · 11th March 2009, 14:53

Because only when the normal, sane, silent majority of sensible Kiwis make themselves heard will we start to unravel all the crap law and policy that has built up like fat in a middle aged artery over the last twenty years. We need to be able to sprint at the moment, and it just ain't happening.

Maori , are doing it ... ( just worried about $80 underpants ) ... but the average Kiwi does nought .

One of the benefits that might arise from this current government is a streamlining of process.....( might )

Stephen

**skidMark** · 11th March 2009, 14:53

Oh hang on thats not me...

...exits thread.

**Skyryder** · 11th March 2009, 15:31

Someone been passed over for promotion, and now having a bitch about the system that he works for. Ohh for fucks sake.

Give me a break.

Skyryder

**Genestho** · 11th March 2009, 15:39

I think maybe, that I recognise the hallmarks of communication here.

I recon we're quite lucky that currently we have a Govt and MP's representative of the people that are practical, and "appearing" to listen - across alot of issues, unlike the bunch of ignorant and arrogant reps we had "before" we just need to keep the accelerator on.

I know for a fact thAT SOME poli's and average ordinary Kiwis are working hard to make a difference to break down law and order policy, and will continue to do so.

**Mully** · 11th March 2009, 15:49

Originally Posted by skidMark

Oh hang on thats not me...

...exits thread.

HAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!

That is probably the single funniest thing I have ever seen you write. Brilliant.

**skidMark** · 11th March 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by Mully

HAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!

That is probably the single funniest thing I have ever seen you write. Brilliant.

Why thankyou, my good sir, but seriously... why am i here? What is the meaning of life.... the purpose of the universe etc etc.

Not that i care, i have no dreams nor aspirations...

Fuck it's great.

**MSTRS:Me** · 11th March 2009, 16:39

Originally Posted by skidMark

Not that i care, i have no dreams nor aspirations...

Fuck it's great.

Thought of working in the Public Service? And no, I don't mean PD....

**Forest** · 11th March 2009, 16:45

The problem as I see it, is that we have produced a generation of government officials that seem more interested in "the process" than "the outcome".

Unfortunately the attitude is present at all levels. From counter staff to senior public servants, and from local government to central government.