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New Zealand Cuts 84 Conservation Jobs Amid Budget Crisis

5/27/2025

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The New Zealand Department of Conservation is set to eliminate 84 jobs, predominantly impacting women, as part of a 6.5% budget cut. This decision comes on the heels of earlier proposals affecting 198 positions. Additionally, the government has dissolved Predator Free 2050 Ltd, transferring its duties to DOC, sparking worries about the future of vital conservation initiatives.

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The New Zealand Department of Conservation is set to eliminate 84 jobs, predominantly impacting women, as part of a 6.5% budget cut. This decision comes on the heels of earlier proposals affecting 198 positions. Additionally, the government has dissolved Predator Free 2050 Ltd, transferring its duties to DOC, sparking worries about the future of vital conservation initiatives.