Sixty-three jobs cut as Callaghan Innovation faces disestablishment

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 10:25am

In this story Shane Reti, Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan Innovation is being disestablished as part of a government overhaul of the science sector. Sixty-three roles are expected to be lost within the next fortnight, with more job cuts anticipated. Scientists at the organisation say the current atmosphere is grim as they seek new employment.

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1. 1News via RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 8:37am

   Callaghan shutdown: 'Trying to build a plane as we're falling off a cliff' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Feb 2025, 9:21am

   Callaghan shutdown: Scientists scramble for jobs (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 10:25am

   Callaghan Innovation shutdown: 'Trying to build a plane as we're falling off a cliff’ (opens in new tab)

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