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Act party leader David Seymour says the size of New Zealand's government is too big - and there are too many ministerial positions, including some ministers with multiple portfolios.

So what does Prime Minister Christopher Luxon make of the suggestion some ministerial positions should be cut?

Also, we're just weeks away from Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiling this year's budget. What can we expect over the coming weeks?

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.

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Beehive Buzz: Do we have too many ministers?

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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Act party leader David Seymour says the size of New Zealand's government is too big - and there are too many ministerial positions, including some ministers with multiple portfolios.

So what does Prime Minister Christopher Luxon make of the suggestion some ministerial positions should be cut?

Also, we're just weeks away from Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiling this year's budget. What can we expect over the coming weeks?

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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