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July 26, 2024
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Navy staff at risk in government cost-cutting drive The Devonport Naval Base is bracing for job losses and staff exits due to looming Defence-spending cuts. Cuts were announced last week, surprising some pundits who had thought Defence might be immune from the government’s public-service cost-cutting.
Some voluntary redundancies will be offered to defence staff. Around 2500 people work at the Navy base, according to figures given last July, a mix of regular-force personnel, reserves, civilians and contractors. The Navy has struggled to retain and
recruit staff over recent years and at times shortages have meant it has struggled to staff its ships. New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Chief People Officer Jacinda Funnel said the organisation was at the start of the To page 2
Shore champs go back to back
Proud mum…Tracy Davies with son Sam (left) and Cam Howell, two of the stars in North Shore’s 20-15 North Harbour Championship rugby win over Takapuna last Saturday. Full coverage in our eight-page liftout.