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Luxon calls New Zealand 'fragile', pledges welfare hit

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon is worried about the growing number of Kiwis on long-term welfare. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has pledged a major crackdown on long-term welfare recipients, telling them "the free ride is over".

Mr Luxon delivered his first "state of the nation" address as prime minister in Auckland on Sunday, describing New Zealand as "fragile" and laying the blame for a loss of "mojo" at the former government's feet.

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