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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Sunday Panel: Should a reduction in public service roles also mean a reduction in politicians?

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist Simon Wilson and Coast Day host Lorna Riley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!  Nicola Willis announced that public service jobs would be slashed, and it's been viewed as controversial. Do we need these cuts? Should a reduction in public service roles also mean a reduction in politicians? Surely if the state shrinks, so should the number of politicians? The Enhanced Games are set to kick off in the US tomorrow - what do we make of this? Does this send the wrong message?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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