The Auckland Council has asked all staff earning more than $100,000 a year to consider taking a pay cut.
The council says a six month salary reduciton would help mitigate the financial impact of Covid-19.
Council staff earning between $100,000 and $175,000 dollars have been asked to consider a 5 percent cut, those earning up to $275,000 a 7.5 cut.
The council has also announced it will conduct a review of its permanent workforce, which it anticipates will lead to job losses.
Mayor Phil Goff speaks to Corin Dann.
