Union says north Waikato prison staff shortcutting puts 'public at risk'

Sam North2026-07-22T06:43:00.000Z

Ah yes, understaffing prisons, what could possibly go wrong. Another great success story from our govt.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-22T06:55:00.000Z

so basically wait until someone gets killed then they'll act

Stuff2026-07-22T06:50:00.000Z

bloody typical. cuts and shortcuts everywhere

Jordan Bell2026-07-22T07:03:00.000Z

Does anyone actually understand what 'staff shortcutting' means? Is that like corner cutting?

Jack Morrison2026-07-22T07:17:00.000Z

mate, it's when they skip procedures to cover staff shortages. Puts everyone at risk.

James O’Brien2026-07-22T07:15:00.000Z

Just close the bloody place down if they can't staff it properly. Save us taxpayers some money.

Stuff2026-07-22T07:42:00.000Z

Jack Morrison2026-07-22T07:30:00.000Z

I work in the system mate, it's a mess. Morale is shot, people leaving in droves. But nah let's just blame the workers.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-22T08:16:00.000Z

some real horror stories from people inside. It's not the workers' fault they're run ragged.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-22T07:38:00.000Z

Public at risk? Try living next to the place when someone walks out... again.

Luca Reid2026-07-22T07:50:00.000Z

Our so called leaders need to actually visit these places. But they're too busy with their plastic smiles.

Luca Reid2026-07-22T08:13:00.000Z

Exactly. They don't care until it hits the news.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-22T07:54:00.000Z

ffs

Rowan Blake2026-07-22T08:09:00.000Z

What's the union doing about it? Apart from complaining to the media.

James O’Brien2026-07-22T08:31:00.000Z

nah get stuffed. Union's the only reason we still have any rights left.

Sam North2026-07-22T08:21:00.000Z

Vote them out. That's the only thing that works.

Jordan Bell2026-07-22T08:27:00.000Z

Facts. But who are we gonna vote for? All the same.

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