As the past two years credit card expenses were released this morning state sector bosses were told off for their excessive spending on entertainment and dinning.Their expenses show a tendency towards boozy meals and lavish staff parties.They also identif
As the past two years credit card expenses were released this morning state sector bosses were told off for their excessive spending on entertainment and dinning.
Their expenses show a tendency towards boozy meals and lavish staff parties.
They also identify a number of Wellington eateries that have become regular haunts for the Who's Who of the public service.
For foodies and Wellingtonians many of the names will be familiar -- Logan Brown, Juniper, Boulcott St Bistro, Shed Five, Bisque on Bolton and Martin Bosley's.
They are top restaurants in the capital and carry a price tag to match.
Other meals were chosen for their proximity. Rise cafe and the Wine Loft, both situated on the Terrace, are minutes walk from Parliament and many government departmental offices.
It was not all wining and dining though. There were a few who chose to save the taxpayer a penny and ate with the regular folk at Wholly Bagels.
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has told the chief executives to watch their spending. There will be many Wellington restaurateurs who hope they do not listen.
