"While it's always sad and disappointing when there are closures, the good thing is the labour market is fairly buoyant at the moment so there is a strong possibility that we will be able to help them move into other jobs."
Rotorua Salvation Army commanding officer Ralph Overbye said its foodbank could potentially receive an influx depending on how the closure was managed.
"Last time with Tachikawa, workers were kept in a state of limbo where they were not issued with notification that their contracts were being dissolved, and because of that they were still technically employed and did not meet the criteria for financial assistance.
"As a result we did see an increase in people requiring welfare assistance. Services we would offer here would be welfare assistance and advocacy, which includes financial advocacy, ie negotiating payment holidays with creditors."
"We recommend that in the first instance they should approach their union representatives for advice and support. Other avenues of support would be the Salvation Army, Work & Income, Budgeting Services and Citizens Advice Bureau."
? Employers with suitable job vacancies can call Work and Income on (07) 921 8125