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Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton placed under lockdown

StuffNZ HeraldRNZWednesday 14 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Staff at the Ministry of Social Development's Lincoln Road office in Masterton entered lockdown around midday following reports of a threat. Police are currently guarding the building. This is the second time the office has been placed under lockdown this month.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 14 May 2025, 2:21pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Threat reported: Ministry of Social Development once again in lockdown (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Staff in lockdown at Ministry of Social Development’s office in Masterton (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Masterton's Ministry of Social Development office goes into lockdown after staff threatened (opens in new tab)