Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro
Auckland Council has axed 500 jobs across several organisations in a cost saving exercise as it faces a $325 million shortfall in its budget.
200 more jobs could go once the Budget is finalised next month.
Auckland Council chief executive Jim Stabback says ratepayers expect a lean operation that still delivers expected services.
Auckland's deputy mayor Desley Simpson apoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
