It's the latest department to learn its fate.
"The situation we've got now is probably a bit dire."
NIWA has told staff between 85 and 90 positions will be lost.
The commission has informed staff changes will be made to some roles in a bid to cut costs.
"Are these the first steps towards abolishing the whole ministry?"
"It's distressing to read but the key thing is that none of it is accurate."
With the axe falling on hundreds of public sector jobs, it's set to take a heavy toll on the capital.
As public servants were ushered into meetings to learn their fate, ACT's leader was dancing on the graves of their livelihoods.
On Thursday, the Ministry for Primary Industries announced it would slash 384 roles.
