New cutbacks at NZME harmful for public, 'news ecosystem'

NZME job losses impact public, 'news ecosystem'

Photo: NZ Herald By Susan Edmunds of RNZ Drastic cutbacks at NZME affect not only staff but also readers wanting information on important issues, a union says.

New cutbacks at NZME harmful for public, 'news ecosystem'

Drastic job losses at NZME affect not only staff but also readers wanting information on important issues, a union says.

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Another 38 Staff to Go at Major New Zealand Media Group

Major New Zealand publicly-owned media company, NZME, is to cut 38 more staff from its news operations. This comes a month after the company said it was closing 14 community newspapers, impacting about 30 jobs. Earlier in 2024, about a dozen roles were disestablished as it centralised regional coverage in Wellington and Christchurch. NZME owns the NZ Herald, first published in 1863, which has the largest print circulation in the country. The Her…

Australian National Review - More Jobs to Go at Major New Zealand Media Group

NZME, the publisher of 14 newspapers and nine radio stations, plus multiple online assets, is to lay off another 38 of its 300 staff and will publish less news. Major New Zealand publicly-owned media company, NZME, is to cut 38 more staff from its news operations. This comes a month after the company said it was closing 14 community newspapers, impacting about 30 jobs. Earlier in 2024, about a dozen roles were disestablished as it centralised r…

Left Leaning NZME Restructures To Cut 40 Media Jobs

NZME plans to cut 40 roles across NZ Herald, BusinessDesk, and Newstalk ZB.The restructure aims to focus on stories that engage audiences and grow subscriptions.The changes include fewer stories, new digital investments, and streamlined production.NZME, the owner of the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk, and Newstalk ZB, has announced plans to cut 38 jobs as part of a significant newsroom restructure. The company outlined its proposal to staff this mornin…