Public sector agencies have been directed to find cost savings ranging from 6.5-7.5% on average. 

Public Service Minister Nicola Willis told a separate hearing about the public service yesterday that organisations like Police are very much not exempt. 

She expects Police to put forward options that don't compromise service delivery. 

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking that it comes alongside successive Governments have been keen to see Police headcount grow. 

He says that has the effect of driving all other costs. 

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