New Zealand's Finance Minister addresses economic challenges and welfare dependency, praising public servants and calling for innovative ideas.

New Zealand's Finance Minister Grant Robertson addressed the Institute of Public Administration, highlighting the urgent need to tackle welfare dependency, health, education, and crime amid economic challenges like rising unemployment and a cost of living crisis. He praised public servants and emphasized fiscal discipline while calling for innovative ideas to improve public services. The government aims to enhance social investment and set targets for better outcomes in key areas affecting citizens' lives.

October 23, 2024
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