Wellington City Council proposes job cuts affecting about 50 staff
Wellington City Council plans a restructure that could cut about 50 jobs across climate, planning and events teams to help curb rates rises.
Wellington City Council is proposing a major restructure that could affect around 50 staff members across multiple areas, including climate, planning and events teams. The move is part of a cost-saving effort aimed at limiting rates increases. The Public Service Association has indicated it will discourage the council from proceeding with the job cuts.
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Newstalk ZB
Wellington council proposes cuts to climate, planning and events teams
Wellington City Council staff have been called to meetings this week regarding a proposed restructure that could impact dozens of staff, the Herald understands.
RNZ
Wellington City Council proposes wide-ranging job cuts
RNZ understands the proposals could affect about 50 people working in a range of council areas.
NZ Herald
Wellington City Council proposes job cuts, takes aim at climate, planning and events teams
It follows a cost-saving effort to curb rates rises.
Newstalk ZB
Tom Buckley: PSA Assistant Secretary on proposed job cuts at Wellington City Council
The Public Service Association says it will be discouraging Wellington City Council's from cutting roles, as it proposes a major restructure.