Work and Income offices across Auckland locked down after threats

Several Work and Incomes across Auckland were placed in lockdown today.

Several Work and Income offices across Auckland were locked down today after threats to workers.

Police were called to Work and Income in Pukekohe after a man threatened workers.

Offices in Queen St, Papakura, Tobin St, Pukekohe and Queen St, Waiuku were locked down as a precaution.

The man was found by police soon after in the Pukekohe area and taken into custody. A replica firearm was also seized.

A police spokesperson said he was “assisting police with our inquiries”.

Ministry for Social Development regional commissioner for Auckland South Jules Lynch said the Waiuku centre had since reopened and is operating as usual.

“The safety and security of our clients and staff is our priority,” Lynch said.