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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 4 MIN

Jolie Hodson: Spark NZ CEO defends bonus and pay bump amid job cuts

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

Spark's full year financial report reveals a 91 percent jump in net profit to $499 million.  The telco's also cut 627 staff due to a mix of falling demand and AI use.  At the same time, CEO Jolie Hodson received a $859,000 bonus and a pay bump from $1.27 million dollars to $1.31 million.  She says it's based on performance, and she didn't get a bonus during the 2024-2025 financial year because company goals weren't met.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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