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WINZ proposing to cut 22 security guards in second reduction this year
Work and Income New Zealand is proposing to remove 22 security guards, marking the second such cut in 2026.
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New Zealand
Work and Income to reduce security guard numbers
The Ministry of Social Development plans to cut security staff at Work and Income centres, reversing increases made after two employees were killed in 2014.