Public Service

Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku made the announcement today at a press conference in Nuku'alofa, saying the easing of restrictions will take effect next week.

All civil servants can return to their offices, while schools are reopened only for forms 2, 5, 6, and 7 students.

Curfew times have been reduced from 9pm-5am to 11pm-5am. Quarantine times for flight arrivals have also been reduced from ten to seven days.

According to RNZI, the PSA said its concerns had resulted from a lack of consultations with employees and not undertaking a holistic review for all public employees.

The PSA said in 2005 a resolution was signed to resolve major strike action, in the belief that a review of salaries would be carried out after two years.