Bruce Cotterill: Why some Kiwis seem to have lost their work ethic

In a week where our unemployment rate hit a post-Covid peak of 5.3%, I’m starting to wonder if Kiwis want to work any more.

In a recessionary, low-growth environment, we’re seeing well-paid government servants, people earning more than $100,000 per year, protesting and striking for higher pay and better conditions.