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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Public service cuts unlikely to slow down: How many jobs have been cut so far?
Description: Thousands of jobs have gone, millions of dollars have been spent on redundancy payouts – and it’s not over yet as the public sector continues to tighten its belt. Budget 2024 set targets for $1.5 billion worth of cost-savings, with estimates for $1b in further savings over numerous financial years. But as the axe falls, there are questions over whether the cuts will hit the front-line – something the Government’s promised will stay intact. Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joins us for an update on whether changes have stayed in the back...