There’s coverage of today’s strike action by firefighters, the Ipsos Issues Monitor survey showing that Labour is the most trusted party on almost all issues, and the Public Service Commission has released the findings of an independent review into social media messages posted during collective bargaining and the lead-up to the public sector ‘day of action’ in October 2025.
Union coverage
- NZPFU – Paid firefighters to strike for one hour at midday on Friday | RNZ
- NZPFU – Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike | Porirua News
- NZPFU – Public urged to be ‘extra careful’ as firefighters in ‘constant limbo’ ahead of 50th strike | NZ Herald
- Public Service Commission anti-strike ads risked political neutrality perception but no breach found | NZ Herald
- Independent review identifies lessons for future communications | Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho
- MUNZ – Ratepayers ‘face footing bill’ for Lyttelton Port’s future after consortium’s bid is rejected | The Press (paywalled)
Employment
- Major changes to annual and sick leave as Employment Leave Bill becomes law | Newstalk
- The major changes to annual and sick leave that have just become law | Stuff
- What does the new Employment Leave Act mean for me? Some examples to help explain | Stuff
- ‘It came as a complete shock’: Earthmoving company’s redundancy process left long-serving worker blindsided | The Press (paywalled)
Ipsos Issues Monitor survey