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Inland Revenue targets 20% budget cuts, jobs at risk

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 1:10 AM UTC · How we work

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Inland Revenue chief executive Peter Mersi announced a 20% budget reduction target by 2028/29.
The agency must cut its baseline budget 2% this year and 5% in 2027/28 and 2028/29.
Staff were told the agency will consider workforce reductions and other cost cuts.
PSA Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi national secretary Duane Leo said over 4,000 staff face job-loss threats.

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Inland Revenue chief executive Peter Mersi announced a 20% budget reduction target by 2028/29.
The agency must cut its baseline budget 2% this year and 5% in 2027/28 and 2028/29.
Staff were told the agency will consider workforce reductions and other cost cuts.
PSA Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi national secretary Duane Leo said over 4,000 staff face job-loss threats.