The NZ Prime Minister shows she cares and understands.
Extract from Canberra times Australia
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that her cabinet will take a 20 per cent pay cut for the next six months to reflect the tough economic conditions during the COVID-19 crisis.
"I absolutely accept this is not going to change the government books but for us it's about leadership," she said.
"It's an acknowledgement of the hit many New Zealanders are taking right now."
The pay cut will effect every minister, as well as chief executives within the public service.
Upon being informed of the decision, Simon Bridges, the leader of the opposition, also volunteered for the haircut.
Ms Ardern is one of the highest-paid world leaders, taking home an annual wage of $NZ470,000.
The six-month reduction means she will forgo roughly $47,000 from her pay.
"We felt 20 per cent was the right place ... it's just an acknowledgement that we could make as leaders," she said.
The NZ Prime Minister is held in high regard and much respected in this part of the world
