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RNZ plans to cut about 58 roles amid reported financial problems

The New Zealand broadcaster is due to release its annual report on Monday. The New Zealand Herald reports a possible increase in job cuts, citing a source familiar with RNZ’s plans.

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What’s new: The New Zealand Herald reports RNZ is planning to cut about 58 roles, more than the 25 to 30 cuts announced in August.

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  • RNZ is planning to cut about 58 roles, the New Zealand Herald reports, citing one source, as the broadcaster prepares to release its annual financial results. New Zealand Herald

  • The reported plan would be more than the 25 to 30 roles RNZ announced in August it intended to cut over 10 months as part of cost savings. New Zealand Herald

  • Chief executive Paul Thompson is due to brief staff at 3.30pm, ahead of RNZ’s planned 4pm release of its annual report and a statement. RNZNew Zealand Herald