Whānau Ora contract changes spark fears of job losses

RNZStuffMonday 10 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story John Tamihere, Te Puni Kōkiri

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Agencies say up to 1,000 jobs are at risk following the renegotiation of Whānau Ora commissioning contracts. While providers describe the changes as a destruction of the programme, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has denied the move is a political hit job.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6:05pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    A 'destruction of Whānau Ora by stealth' - providers (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Is Whānau Ora under ‘attack’? New contracts raise alarm (opens in new tab)