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Government cuts will hit Pasifika communities hard
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Thousands will be affected by the changes in just a few days' time.
Willis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quickly
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Political Roundup: Is Chris Hipkins to be trusted on tax reform?
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Opinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbelief
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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan
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'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter break
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'There is hope': Nicola Willis on recession, GDP
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Labour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials say
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Opinion: This Government is laser-focused on attacking children and families
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MBIE proposes more voluntary redundancies as public service cuts continue
The ministry had previously confirmed 111 voluntary redundancies were accepted.
Act's Brooke van Velden defends tweet about public service staff cuts
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Advocates slam changes to disability funding
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