Jamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·2 Sep, 2026 04:30 AM5 mins to read‌Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to unionists in Wellington today. Photo / Anna HeathLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to unionists in Wellington today. Photo / Anna HeathLabour wants to introduce a “mandatory public good test” before government agency restructures or job cuts, a move that could delay any proposed public service changes.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins told the Herald on Wednesday this would create a “very rigorous” assessment of the costs and benefits of any changes