The Public Services Commissioner Sir Brian Roche is keeping focused on the push for a deal with the thousands of health, education, and public sector strikers. 

Thousands downed tools across the country yesterday, taking to the streets demanding better pay and working conditions. 

Roche told Mike Hosking he wasn't moved by yesterday's scenes, adding they saw what was expected and people got it our of their systems.

He says it's now time to get back to the negotiating table, and find a solution as New Zealanders deserve better. 

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