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- The New Zealand government announced public-sector reforms that could cut about 3,700 jobs in Wellington.
- Public-sector jobs make up 23 percent of Wellington’s employment, so the cuts would disproportionately affect the city.
- Economist Nick Brunsdon warned the reforms could push Wellington further down the economic scoreboard.
- Mayor Andrew Little said the announcement creates anxiety but also opens opportunities for tech and AI partnerships with the government.
