However, if the money isn’t available, the Government would be irresponsible to go further into debt, increasing the burden on taxpayers.
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As Health New Zealand was overspending its budget by $130 million a month (as reported by the NZ Herald), I don’t know what else the Government can do except make spending cuts.
I do wish the cuts weren’t happening however I don’t see what other option the Government has, given the dire financial situation. Therefore I accept that as unwelcome as they are, cuts are absolutely necessary.
Elizabeth White, RN,
Kaitaia
This letter and headline were amended on October 24 to clarify the writer’s points.