A former WINZ boss is applauding National's new beneficiary scheme. 

The opposition is promising to impose traffic-light style sanctions on those who fail to meet Jobseeker requirements. 

Measures include reductions and mandatory work experience. 

Former WINZ boss and Conservative Party candidate Christine Rankin told Mike Hosking that she absolutely loves the idea. 

Rankin says it's cruel and sad to let people rot on the benefit. 

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