KiwiRail cost-cutting causes job losses and reduced services across North Island

Summarised by Centrist

KiwiRail’s ongoing cost-cutting measures will soon affect rail services and jobs in the North Island. Depots in Hamilton, Tauranga, and Kawerau are likely to see job cuts, following similar plans in Hawke’s Bay and Palmerston North. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union criticised the move, warning of increased road traffic due to fewer trains. General secretary Todd Valster blamed “American consultants” and Cyclone Gabrielle for the decision to scale back services.

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