新西兰环境部在经济压力下削减了27%的工作人员,但产出却创下历史新高。 New Zealand's environment ministry cut staff by 27% amid economic stress, yet delivered a record number of outputs.

据环境部部长James Palmer说,新西兰人更注重眼前的财政压力,而不是环境问题。 New Zealanders are focusing more on immediate financial pressures than environmental issues, according to James Palmer, head of the Ministry for the Environment. 他指出,普遍的家庭和企业压力是关键因素,并指出,由于结构调整,该部工作人员减少了27%——从1 010名全职雇员减少到738名。 He cited widespread household and business stress as key factors, noting a 27% drop in ministry staff—from 1,010 to 738 full-time employees—due to restructuring. 尽管人员配置减少,但该部交付了创纪录的4 822项产出,包括简报和议会回应。 Despite reduced staffing, the ministry delivered a record 4,822 outputs, including briefings and parliamentary responses. Palmer承认工作人员压力增加,54%的人报告说压力经常增加,并把压力归因于政府工作速度快和经济条件薄弱。 Palmer acknowledged increased staff stress, with 54% reporting frequent stress, and attributed strain to the fast pace of government work and weak economic conditions. 明年他将下台领导新西兰的地球科学。 He will step down to lead Earth Sciences New Zealand next year.