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New Zealand’s Public Service Commission faces review for using public funds on Facebook ads during health worker strikes, raising concerns over neutrality and trust.
The Public Service Commission in New Zealand is under review for running Facebook ads during October’s health worker strikes, using public funds to address the public during industrial action.
The ads, costing about $250, sparked controversy over political neutrality and the use of state resources to influence public sector disputes.
Labour MP Camilla Belich referred the matter to the Auditor-General, who found constitutional concerns, prompting an independent review.
The Public Service Association criticized the campaign as a breach of public trust and urged the government to prioritize negotiations over messaging.
The review highlights ongoing tensions over labor relations and public service integrity.
La Comisión de Servicio Público de Nueva Zelanda se enfrenta a una revisión por el uso de fondos públicos en anuncios de Facebook durante huelgas de trabajadores de la salud, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre la neutralidad y la confianza.