Ruth Richardson does not want to see Nicola Willis resign.

But the Former Finance Minister is calling on the current Minister to take a chainsaw to certain areas of spending.

Recent GDP numbers have shown a worse-than expected economic picture - with a 0.9 percent dip in the June quarter.

Ex Finance Minister Sir Roger Douglas is calling for the Minister's resignation.

But Richardson says Superannuation's unsustainable and a bloated public service.

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