E tū, representing many of NZME’s journalists, says it is “deeply worried” by a billionaire’s plans to take over its board. They are also concerned that NZ Post call centre jobs are gradually shifting to the Philippines as a cost-cutting measure. APEX have announced that more than 850 lab staff covering most of the country will strike in March for at least 72 hours, over a pay gap with hospital lab workers.
Union coverage
- E tū: Union wary of Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon’s NZ media influence
- E tū: NZ Post outsourcing call centre jobs to Manila
- APEX: ‘Thankless role’: Lab worker strike expected to affect 123,000 tests
Employment
Politics
- Peters says sacking Goff was seriously regrettable, expert says it’s justified
- Clouds still hang over Oranga Tamariki, new leadership brought in
- Government promises to further drop bowel cancer screening age
- Principal of school where student was burnt by school lunch says David Seymour called to apologise
- SIS ‘stronger focus’ on Cook Islands after China agreements, spy boss says
- Labour set to reshuffle shadow cabinet with new role for Andersen
Te Ao Māori
- Who should take on Te Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke?
- Te Tari Whakatau: Renaming of Te Arawhiti reflects smaller role
Economics
- Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran resigns
- Business confidence in Auckland remains in doldrums
- Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under Mexico, Canada trade deal