New Zealand’s public broadcaster, RNZ, is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, resulting in the elimination of 25 to 30 positions. This represents roughly 10% of the organization’s total workforce and will be phased in over the next ten months. The decision, communicated to staff, is a direct response to the need to ensure RNZ’s long-term financial stability. Management cited maintaining “financial sustainability” as the primary driver behind the workforce reduction. The cuts will likely impact various departments within the organization, though specific details haven’t been released. This move reflects ongoing pressures on public media funding and the challenges of adapting to the evolving media landscape in New Zealand. Further details regarding the affected roles and restructuring plans are expected in the coming weeks.