Wellington City Council proposes job cuts, takes aim at climate, planning and events teams

UpdatedEthan ManeraWellington Reporter·NZ Herald·31 Jul, 2026 04:49 AM2 mins to read‌Staff have been called to meetings at Wellington City Council this week to hear of proposed layoffs. Photo / Mark MitchellWellington City Council staff have been called to meetings this week regarding a proposed restructure that could impact dozens of staff. The proposal seeks to disestablish 144 roles, while creating 80 new roles, meaning a net reduction of 64 jobs, according to the Public Service Association (PSA), which said it TOP