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Full video: Willis, Goldsmith speak about public service cuts

The pair revealed earlier today that the core public service could be brought down to about 55,000 staff, a level they described as the historic norm of roughly 1% of the population, with a sinking lid policy.

1:46pm

Nicola Willis speaking to Business North Harbour.

Thousands of public service jobs to go, major Govt shake-up announced

The change over the next three years would represent a reduction of around 8700 full-time equivalent roles, the Finance Minister has revealed.

1:02pm

2:57

Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Full video: Nicola Willis delivers pre-Budget speech

The Finance Minister spoke from the National Hockey Centre in Auckland.

12:45pm

Budget 2026: New maths hubs among $131m primary learning package

Budget 2026: New maths hubs among $131m primary learning package

The package will help deliver what's been billed as the second phase of the "Teaching the Basics Brilliantly" changes targeting primary and intermediates.

Monday 3:22pm

2:20

Health Minister Simeon Brown

Budget 2026: $15.5m boost for palliative care for children

Health Minister Simeon Brown said the new service would help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families have greater access to specialist care closer to home.

Thu, May 14