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
Economy
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
Government policies are increasing child poverty
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to… Read More »Government policies are increasing child poverty
Consultation on a rates target model for New Zealand
The Government has decided to impose a rates capping scheme as part of its broader suite of local government reforms. The NZCTU strongly opposes the… Read More »Consultation on a rates target model for New Zealand
Unemployment at 10-year high
Unemployment data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are bearing the cost of the Government’s economic mismanagement, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi… Read More »Unemployment at 10-year high
Cost of living rises faster than workers’ wages
Cost of living data released by Stats NZ today shows that working people are being left behind, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey.… Read More »Cost of living rises faster than workers’ wages
Economic Bulletin December 2025
Early next year, the government plans to pass the Employment Relations Amendment Bill (ERAB). This Bill makes it easier for employers to misclassify workers as… Read More »Economic Bulletin December 2025
GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still… Read More »GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers
The Treasury’s latest forecasts, released today, show the Government’s economic strategy isn’t working and that workers will be paying the price for years to come,… Read More »Forecasts show Govt economic strategy failing workers
Proposed data collection approach and content for the Census Submission
This submission comments on potential data content for the revised census model.