Over 1200 Auckland home support jobs at risk after Health NZ decision

NZ Herald1NewsSaturday 29 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Health New Zealand, Public Service Association, Fleur Fitzsimons, Presbyterian Support Northern, Lifewise

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Health New Zealand is cutting contracts held by Visionwest, Lifewise and Presbyterian Support Northern in Auckland. The decision puts more than 1200 staff jobs at risk and could affect 4500 clients. The Public Service Association is calling for the agency to prioritise continuity of care.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 29 Aug, 10:36am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    More than 1200 Auckland home support workers’ jobs at risk after Health NZ decision (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News via RNZ

    More than 1200 support workers face losing their jobs (opens in new tab)