Eva de JongMultimedia journalist·NZ Herald·28 Aug, 2026 02:08 AM5 mins to read‌Older and disabled people across Auckland could lose their trusted support workers, as Health NZ looks to cut community provider contracts. Photo / 123rfAt-home care for older and disabled people across Auckland is changing hands with over 1200 support workers potentially losing their jobs as Health NZ plans to cut contracts to community-based providers.

Frontline support workers, such as nurses and care coordinators, go into the homes of older and vulnerable people and