Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has warned the public sector is not a make-work' scheme as the government looks to merge agencies and save billions.

RNZ understands Nicola Willis will set out three proposals on Tuesday afternoon to create efficiencies in the public service.

Nicola Willis is proposing a limit to the public service to 1 percent of the population by 2029. Here's what's already been cut.

The government is set to announce proposals for a reduction in public service staff to 1 percent of the total population by 2029. Here's what's already been cut.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has warned the public sector is not a make-work' scheme as the government looks to merge agencies and save billions.

The government has been accused of "taking a blowtorch to the public service" by the Greens, but ACT has welcomed the latest moves.

The government's latest plan to slash public sector jobs is expected to have a significant impact on the Wellington economy.

New Zealand's government plans to lay off nearly 9,000 workers, cutting 14% of public sector jobs by 2029.

But the Public Service Association called the plans an "act of wilful destruction" which would decimate crucial services.

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The government plans to slash 8700 public service jobs over the next three years in a bid to $2.4 billion.