A proposal to close Winton’s Westpac branch follows the closure of its south Invercargill branch [pictured] in 2020. A proposal to close the Westpac bank in Winton has disappointed the town’s community board chairman who says older customers will be most affected. A Westpac spokesman said it started consultation with employees on closing the Winton branch on February 4. READ MORE:* ASB to close nine branches and move 25 others onto three-day weeks* Winton BNZ hours reducingThe Westpac spokesman was unable to immediately say how many people actually used the Westpac branch in Winton. The Westpac spokesman said under the proposed closure of the Winton branch, three staff roles would be transferred to Invercargill and one role would be disestablished.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2021 05:26 UTC