At least 25 jobs to be cut from Whaakata Maori's News and Current Affairs

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RNZ understands at least 25 jobs will be cut from Whaakata Maori's News and Current Affairs department. In a statement, Whakaata Māori chief executive Shane Taurima said the cuts were a crucial step in addressing financial challenges the broadcaster was anticipating over the "coming years." The government has confirmed there have been cuts - but not how many, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.

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