NZME plans to cut 38 jobs as it reorganises its news operations, including the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk, and Newstalk ZB. It said it planned to publish and produce fewer stories, to focus on those that engage audience. E tū are calling on the Government to step in and support the media sector. Reports that views on job ads have spiked in January confirm that the job market remains tough for workers. In the lead up to his state of the nation speech, the Prime Minister is promising a focus on economic growth.
Union coverage
- E tū: More media cuts expected today: ‘It’s time the government woke up about this’
- RDA: Proposed Waikato medical school decision taking too long – union
Employment
- Media firm NZME to cut 38 jobs and publish fewer stories
- Nearly 40 jobs to go at NZME
- New year, new job: Views on job ads spike in January
- Submissions closing for pay gap legislation
Politics
- Christopher Luxon defends Government’s economic growth record
- Nicola Willis hints at visa changes to grow economy
- Energy sector responds to change of minister
- ‘Maths is maths is maths’: The minister’s year ahead in education
- NZ’s climate policies are no longer enough to keep warming at 1.5°C – here’s what needs to happen
Te Ao Māori
Economics
- Biggest bank cuts interest rates
- Finance Minister says 2.2% inflation ‘good news for people with mortgages’