Submission on the Minimum Wage Review 2026
The minimum wage is an important policy tool that provides a wage floor for vulnerable workers. The NZCTU’s view is that the overarching aim of… Read More »Submission on the Minimum Wage Review 2026
Economy
Three years of pain: The state of the labour market, 2023–26
Secure employment and income are fundamental to wellbeing. But many New Zealanders have experienced a collapse in their employment and income security over the past… Read More »Three years of pain: The state of the labour market, 2023–26
OCR increase will deepen the damage in an already very weak job market
The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift the Official Cash Rate to 2.75 percent will make life harder for the 171,000 New Zealanders already out of… Read More »OCR increase will deepen the damage in an already very weak job market
The fiscal rules of National and Labour
Overview This report analyses the fiscal rules announced by both the National and Labour parties this August. The report is intended to support working people… Read More »The fiscal rules of National and Labour
Submission on the Local Government (Port Companies Accountability) Bill
The NZCTU supports this Bill which seeks to bring port companies into the same operating environment as other council-controlled organisations. This change would help ensure… Read More »Submission on the Local Government (Port Companies Accountability) Bill
GDP growth anaemic and masks economy still in “huge trouble”, says NZCTU
GDP data released by StatsNZ today showed that the economy grew at an annual rate of 0.8 percent. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te… Read More »GDP growth anaemic and masks economy still in “huge trouble”, says NZCTU
Workers’ analysis of Budget 2026
Security for all? The government has framed Budget 26 as one that will “secure New Zealand’s future”. The key argument that Minister Willis and Prime… Read More »Workers’ analysis of Budget 2026
International treaty examination of the NZ – India Free Trade Agreement
This submission outlines the NZCTU’s main areas of concern regarding the New Zealand – India Free Trade Agreement and its negotiation. These are: The NZCTU… Read More »International treaty examination of the NZ – India Free Trade Agreement
Submission on the 2026 RSE Policy Review
The NZCTU welcomes the opportunity to comment on the 2026 RSE Policy Review. We hope the review leads to positive outcomes for RSE workers, New… Read More »Submission on the 2026 RSE Policy Review
Submission on the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill
The census is the highest-quality source of population and dwelling data in New Zealand. It allows us to understand population and dwelling distribution and change… Read More »Submission on the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill
New Zealand loses 41,000 jobs in two years as government offers no plan
New Zealand has 41,465 fewer filled jobs compared with two years ago, with Stats NZ data confirming a sustained decline in employment that the Government… Read More »New Zealand loses 41,000 jobs in two years as government offers no plan
Fuel-crisis package is paper-thin
The Government’s proposed support package for families in a fuel crisis is woefully inadequate, says NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “Some families will… Read More »Fuel-crisis package is paper-thin