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Security Cuts Spark Safety Debate | Auckland News
The Ministry of Social Development plans to slash 22 security guard roles across regional Work and Income offices, reducing staff from three to two per site — despite unions and guards warning it’s dangerously risky. Citing $80 million in recent security upgrades and a drop in severe incidents, the Ministry says safety is still top priority. But with over 14,000 security events and 1,700 lockdowns in five years — including the tragic 2014 Ashburton murders — critics argue two guards can’t handle emergencies. As living costs soar and public pressure mounts, unions fear this move is premature…
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