Big corporate job cuts point to problems for older workers – Liam Dann

Opinion byBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·22 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.‌Unemployment is tough at any age. But for those in their 50s, it brings specific challenges, writes Liam Dann. Photo / 123rfA colleague highlighted two alarming business headlines last week.Spark has cut 600 jobs, and Sky City plans to cut 250.That’s the kind of ugly economic news day that can challenge anyone’s faith in the prospects of a recovery. The combo, side by side on the Herald homepage last