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New Zealand Government Announces Public Service Restructuring Plan With Job Cuts

New Zealand will overhaul its public service, merging multiple government departments and cutting jobs as part of a cost-containment initiative. Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced the restructuring plan to streamline operations across the civil service. Department mergers will eliminate redundancies and improve operational efficiency, officials said. The timeline and specific agencies targeted for integration have not yet been detailed. The announcement comes as governments globally reassess spending levels in response to economic pressures.