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Documents suggest the loss of nearly 600 roles at the Ministry of Education.
Land Information New Zealand proposes 57 job cuts
It is the latest department to announce job cuts as part of Govt's cost-cutting measures.
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The ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.
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At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington.
Parenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kids
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Public sector leads slowdown in March hiring activity
Data from Seek shows job ad volumes continue to fall, albeit at a slower rate in March.
'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
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Recession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queue
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'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
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Health NZ denies it’s ordered a hiring freeze
The agency has written to health unions outlining guidance it has given to hospitals.
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Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.
Govt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'
It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.
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"Actual real difference we’re making': Jobs taskforce hits target
The rate of Whanganui people not in employment, education, or training is high.
Mike McRoberts says he is likely done with news for good
McRoberts is retiring from newsreading when the Newshub newsroom closes on July 5.
Opinion: Governments has a commitment to a radical programme of cuts
Opinion: Let’s tackle the real villains in Aotearoa, not the innocent.
Wellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listings
Data shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.
Renting crisis: Young woman and partner living in van
Tauranga is 'not coping' with its biggest issue - the housing crisis.
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.
Mental Health Foundation looks to cut jobs
Around half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.
Tough economy for another 12 months, warns economist
'There is little sign from the Reserve Bank of any relief this year.'