Wellington City Council cuts 47 jobs

Home / New Zealand / WellingtonRNZ7 Sep, 2026 09:35 PM2 mins to readThe cuts affect climate, mana whenua engagement and resource consenting staff. Photo / RNZ, Rebekah Parsons-KingThe cuts affect climate, mana whenua engagement and resource consenting staff. Photo / RNZ, Rebekah Parsons-KingBy Ellen O’Dwyer of RNZWellington City Council has cut 47 staff roles in a drive to save over $4 million.Acting chief executive Anna Calver confirmed today that 141 roles will be disestablished – of which 41 were already vacant – and 94 created.

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Wellington City Council cuts 47 jobs

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