New Zealand passes bill to cut welfare by 50,000 recipients, saving $2 billion, by 2030.

New Zealand's Social Security Amendment Bill has been passed, aiming to reduce the number of Jobseeker Support recipients to 50,000 by 2030 and save over $2 billion in welfare payments. Key changes include requiring job jobseekers to undertake job searches and reapply for benefits every 26 weeks. The government sees this as promoting employment and economic growth, while the Green Party argues it could deepen poverty and limit financial support for vulnerable families.