26 Sep 2024

At least 25 jobs to be cut from Whaakata Maori's News and Current Affairs

From Checkpoint, 4:22 pm on 26 September 2024

RNZ understands at least 25 jobs will be cut from Whaakata Maori's News and Current Affairs department. In a statement, Whakaata Māori chief executive Shane Taurima said the cuts were a crucial step in addressing financial challenges the broadcaster was anticipating over the "coming years." The government has confirmed there have been cuts - but not how many, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.