新西兰计划削减5 000万美元的国防工资,面对对潜在安全风险的批评。 New Zealand plans to cut $50 million from defense wages, facing criticism over potential security risks.

新西兰国防军计划削减其工资5 000万美元,办法是减少其文职劳动力,解决3.6亿美元的费用超支问题。 New Zealand's Defence Force (NZDF) plans to cut $50 million from its wage bill by reducing its civilian workforce to address a $360 million cost overrun. 公共服务协会(PSA)批评政府辩护经费不足, 认为削减会危害国家安全及备灾。 The Public Service Association (PSA) has criticized the government for underfunding defense, arguing that the cuts could harm national security and disaster preparedness. 新西兰国防军今年已经解散约200个文职角色,其中包括144个自愿裁员。 The NZDF has already disestablished around 200 civilian roles this year, including 144 voluntary redundancies.