I cannot remember a time in which New Zealand had a Government which has shown this level of commitment to gutting the public service. You need at least a Silver membership plan to access Insight articles. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password Stephen Berry Stephen Berry is a former Act candidate and Auckland Mayoral candidate. The libertarian political commentator retired as a politician in July 2020 and now hosts the Mr Berry Mr Berry Show on Youtube. More by Stephen Berry