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How Auckland swung away from Labour
Oct 21, 2023
A discussion with Dr Carlos Cheung, Aigagalefili Fepulea'i Tapua'i, and Fisher Wang about Auckland's swing away from Labour. Topics include voting patterns in Auckland, educational background and unexpected career paths, policies to break the cycle of struggling, challenges faced by young people, uncertainty and budget cuts in public service, and government reform in resource management.
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Quick takeaways
- The incoming government's proposed budget cuts may result in staff reductions and redundancies in the public sector.
- Engaging young people in politics requires diverse leadership representation and focus on issues that impact them.
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Concerns over potential public service job cuts
There is considerable anxiety among senior individuals in the public sector about potential budget cuts as the incoming government plans to reduce public spending by 6.5%. This could result in staff reductions and redundancies, particularly if the cuts are implemented quickly.
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