Tag: job_cuts

NZCTU Blasts Government's 'Cynical' Public Sector Job Cuts Plan

21 May 2026 2:05 p.m. · Source: NZ Council of Trade Unions

New Zealand's Council of Trade Unions President Sandra Grey criticizes Finance Minister Nicola Willis's plan for 8,700 public sector job cuts, calling it a 'cynical ploy' that will disrupt essential services and lead to a 20% real-terms funding reduction.

Politics and Government Health Business General Politics Federal Government Economy Employment and Labor Social Issues Council of Trade Unions Nicola Willis Public Sector Job Cuts Sandra Grey Government Policy
Labour Warns 10,000 Public Service Job Cuts Threaten New Zealanders' Livelihoods

20 May 2026 6:37 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour criticizes Nicola Willis's plan to cut 10,000 public service jobs, warning of weaker services, increased unemployment, and negative economic impacts across New Zealand to fund tax cuts.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Employment and Labor Social Issues Nicola Willis Public Service Job Cuts Labour Party Camilla Belich New Zealand Labour Party Election