Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for public servants returning to the officeThe Spinoff Daily, Wednesday September 25Ahiahi mārie, welcome to The Spinoff Daily. Today on The Spinoff: A roll call of all the people advocating a capital gains tax, a crackdown on nangs, a blind eye to online crime, the life and times of a Hollywood director turned influencer and more. But first: Should public servants be allowed to work from home? Joel MacManus presents a cost-benefit analysis. “Benefit: Could help to save some of Wellington’s worst cafes. Cost: The inflationary stimulus from flat whites and cheese scones might make Adrian Orr blow an artery. Benefit: Office romances will support Chris Luxon’s mission to make Kiwis have more babies. Cost: Policy analysts will miss the high-risk eroticism of sexting on Microsoft Teams.” A roll call of all the people advocating a capital gains tax It’s the most common type of crime. But the government isn’t doing much about it The crackdown on nangs, explained Is parliament in a state of decay? Support our expanding mahi in the capital If you value our coverage of all things Wellington, from our maps of bike networks, to local politics, to untold history, consider making a donation or becoming a member today. What is going on with Taika Waititi’s Instagram? PSA: If you’re trying to get away with murder, don’t Google ‘how to get rid of a body’ Dear Emerald Fennell, please don’t Saltburnify Wuthering Heights Reading into the future: publisher Maiko Lenting-Lu’s books confessional Sharing is caring! If you enjoyed today’s roundup, please share with your friends and whānau. |
Revealed: A cost-benefit analysis for public servants returning to the office
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