Shortly afterwards, when the true financial position of the NZ Workers' Union became evident, the decision was taken to adopt three branch structure and to become three autonomous unions (Northern, Central, and Southern) operating nationally under the AWUNZ Federation in order to cut costs.
Shortly afterward, when the actual financial situation of the NZ Workers' Union became clear, it was decided to adopt a three-branch structure and become three autonomous unions (Northern, Central, and Southern) operating nationally under the AWUNZ Federation in order to reduce expenses.