GDP numbers released today show that the economy shrank into a technical recession with the economy declining by -0.1% in the December 2023 quarter, following… Read More »GDP Numbers make case for change – but not tax cuts
Today the CTU has released its report Investing in a growing population, which shows that up to an additional $19.9bn of public goods and services… Read More »Public investment in New Zealand fails to meet growing need
Information released today by Statistics New Zealand showed that the cost of living increased by 4.7% last year, said CTU Economist Craig Renney. “This new… Read More »Inflation data slows – slowing data shows need for continuing support for families
FIRST Union, NZCTU, and 350 Aotearoa Private control of the electricity industry will significantly raise the cost of NZ’s recent commitment to triple renewable power… Read More »New report: Gentailer dividends a barrier to energy decarbonisation and lower energy prices
The CTU supports the Sustainable Public Transport Framework (SPTF) because it recognises that public transport is a critical public good, and that it has a… Read More »Sustainable Workforce Consultation, Waka Kotahi, November 2023
The CTU strongly supports the development of a proactive strategy that delivers a just transition to a sustainable, affordable, and resilient energy system. The future… Read More »Consultation on Advancing New Zealand’s Energy Transition
Inflation data released today by Statistics NZ showed that the cost of living rose by 5.6% in September 2023, down from 6% in the June… Read More »Inflation data shows the need for caution from future government
The CTU’s submission on the ‘Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill’ stresses the need for employers who steal from their workers to be held criminally… Read More »Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill
A combined report from NZCTU, FIRST Union, and ActionStation This report, co-authored by the NZCTU, FIRST Union, and ActionStation, shows that rising profits, not wages,… Read More »Profit-led Inflation in Aotearoa
Together with Fair Pay Agreements in this sector, the proposed legislation should improve Aotearoa New Zealand’s public transport system, which is currently in a parlous… Read More »Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Bill, Transport and Infrastructure Committee
Building resilience to persistent supply chain disruptions will be an important part of securing future economic stability and prosperity in Aotearoa New Zealand. The evidence… Read More »Building Economic Resilience Inquiry, New Zealand Productivity Commission
The NZCTU supports a macroeconomic policy approach that places the wellbeing of New Zealanders at its centre. To do this, we need to make full… Read More »Monetary Policy Committee Remit Review