Duane Leo: PSA spokesperson on the IRD considering cutting jobs amid shrinking budget

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive by NZME

Oct 7, 20265:48News & Politics

The union for public servants says morale is low, with the axe hovering over more IRD jobs. Chief executive Peter Mersi has told Inland Revenue staff by the 2028/29 financial year, the baseline budget will have been cut...

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