RNZ to cut 25-30 roles in major cost-cutting move
RNZ is cutting around 10% of its workforce over the next 10 months to become financially sustainable.
RNZ is planning to cut 25 to 30 roles — approximately 10% of its workforce — over the next 10 months as part of a major cost-cutting drive. The public broadcaster told staff the cuts are needed to remain financially sustainable. The broadcaster has reopened its voluntary redundancy scheme as a first step in the process.
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NZ Herald
Media Insider: RNZ to cut 25-30 roles in major cost-cutting move
Staff advised of job cuts in email from CEO on Friday morning.
Newstalk ZB
Media Insider: RNZ to cut 25-30 roles in major cost-cutting move
RNZ is planning to cut 25 to 30 roles – around 10% of its workforce – over the next 10 months as part of a major cost-cutting move.
BusinessDesk
RNZ to cut 25-30 roles in major cost-cutting move
RNZ is planning to cut 25 to 30 roles – around 10% of its workforce – over the next 10 months as part of a major cost-cutting move. The public broadcaster has told staff it needs to reduce staff numbers…
Stuff
RNZ leaked email reveals proposed 10% cut to workforce
In an email to staff, supplied to The Post, the state-funded broadcaster says up to 30 jobs will be affected between now and June 30 next year.
1News
RNZ to cut around 10% of staff amid further funding reductions
The public broadcaster has reopened its voluntary redundancy scheme, previously run in 2025/26, as a first step in the process.