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Hundreds lose jobs as NZ prison units close
By nzherald.co.nz- Nicholas Jones
Published: 04/09/2015

Hundreds of prison staff will lose their jobs as units in Waikeria, Tongariro-Rangipo and Rimutaka Prisons are closed.

About 260 staff are expected to lose their jobs over the next year in a proposal announced today.

Department of Corrections chief executive Ray Smith said the closures of the older prison units coincided with the development of newer facilities elsewhere in the country.

"Corrections will help [affected staff] move to other prisons if they wish."

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