The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has ordered Wellington-based Government departments to call their staff back into the office to boost performance and keep local businesses going.

Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan unpacks the latest stats - and wonders if the Government's new terms will make a difference.

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