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Pre-budget statement suggests more pain ahead for publicly funded education and research
New Zealand’s government has warned of a cost-cutting budget at a time when the university sector says it is continuing to struggle.
In her policy statement ahead of the national budget on 30 May, finance minister Nicola Willis said that more efficient, effective and responsive public services would be a priority, alongside “discipline” in public spending.