New Zealand increases defence and foreign affairs funding while reducing public service size.
New Zealand will increase funding for both defence and foreign affairs in the upcoming budget, as part of a move to shrink the public service. Finance Minister Nicola Willis aims to "right-size the government's footprint," with the country's new government led by Chris Luxon ordering agency chiefs to find savings of about 7%. Defence and foreign affairs ministries will receive a budget boost in addition to any efficiency dividend.
May 06, 2024
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