Election 2023

A couple aged 43 and under would lose $175,206 in super payments, after tax. To replace this, they would need to save an extra $196 each fortnight, assuming a 5% annual interest rate.

National’s ‘Pension Tax’ – Couples would need to save an extra $200 a fortnight to make up for losing two years of Superannuation

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Fresh analysis by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has revealed that New Zealanders under the age of 44 would face an effective ‘Pension… Read More »National’s ‘Pension Tax’ – Couples would need to save an extra $200 a fortnight to make up for losing two years of Superannuation

Mega-landlords’ would each likely make more than a million dollars extra from the removal of mortgage interest deductibility. Meanwhile, those who get disability benefits would see their incomes fall by more than $17,000 across the same period.

National’s reverse Robin Hood tax plan enriches mega landlords by hundreds of millions

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions analysis has revealed that a select group of landlords would be made tax-cut millionaires if Christopher Luxon’s landlord tax… Read More »National’s reverse Robin Hood tax plan enriches mega landlords by hundreds of millions

We won’t back anyone who wants to strip away Fair Pay Agreements from hundreds of thousands of New Zealand’s lowest paid workers.

NZCTU agrees with National Party; it’s important to stand up for workers

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Nicola Willis has today agreed with NZCTU analysis that shows less than 0.2% of New Zealand households will receive the advertised $252 a fortnight rate… Read More »NZCTU agrees with National Party; it’s important to stand up for workers

less than 0.2% of Kiwi households will get $252 a fortnight under National

Only 3,000 households get a $252 per fortnight tax cut under National

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

This page briefly analyses the distribution of the claimed $252 a fortnight through the National Party tax plan. To get the maximum tax cut under… Read More »Only 3,000 households get a $252 per fortnight tax cut under National

National's fiscal plan: This doesn’t just affect workers who are out of a job, it also targets disabled New Zealanders and people with chronic illnesses. Why is National attacking these Kiwis who have the least?

National’s fiscal plan continues attack on low income households

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

National has finally released its fiscal plan after much delay and it reveals a plan to cut the incomes and essential public services the poorest… Read More »National’s fiscal plan continues attack on low income households

When cuts are made to public services, there are real consequences as this exercise at WorkSafe shows. The scale of cuts demanded by National and ACT would have a huge impact on public services New Zealanders rely on – there is no doubt that hospitals, schools, and many other services are at risk.

WorkSafe job losses another reminder of risks to public services this election

September 21, 2023October 5, 2023

Working people will bear the brunt of WorkSafe’s proposal for a deep and wide restructuring that was announced today said the New Zealand Council of… Read More »WorkSafe job losses another reminder of risks to public services this election

National needs to come clean on what those cuts will mean for New Zealanders. Without a doubt services we need across health, education, justice, welfare, conservation, biosecurity, customs, and much more are at risk.

Credibility of Nicola Willis on the line after new analysis confirms $2 billion tax plan hole

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions says it beggars belief that National Leader Christopher Luxon can retain confidence in his finance spokesperson Nicola Willis… Read More »Credibility of Nicola Willis on the line after new analysis confirms $2 billion tax plan hole

While it is pleasing to see growth returning in the economy, we need to make sure that the benefits of that growth are being equally shared. Craig Renney, NZCTU

PREFU data shows the strength of the underlying economy

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Treasury data released today shows a resilient economy, but one with long-term challenges that need to be addressed to make sure that New Zealanders benefit… Read More »PREFU data shows the strength of the underlying economy

National’s cuts target what it calls back office government bureaucracies. But the areas in scope of the cuts include courts, biosecurity, and cybersecurity. These aren’t back-office services.

National Party Cuts – Front Line Services in the Firing Line

September 10, 2023September 15, 2023

The National Party has identified nearly $2.5bn of cuts to public services to pay for its tax programme, but an analysis by the CTU shows… Read More »National Party Cuts – Front Line Services in the Firing Line

Donations open for 'Luxon: Out of Touch' campaign due to public demand

Donations open for ‘Luxon: Out of Touch’ campaign due to public demand

September 7, 2023October 2, 2023

The NZCTU has launched a fundraiser for those wanting to contribute to their election campaign. Since launching their campaign on Monday, the NZCTU has been… Read More »Donations open for ‘Luxon: Out of Touch’ campaign due to public demand

Christopher Luxon: Out of touch. Too much risk.

NZCTU launches election campaign: Christopher Luxon is out of touch, there is too much risk with National

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has launched its 2023 election campaign focused on why a National-led government will leave working people worse off.… Read More »NZCTU launches election campaign: Christopher Luxon is out of touch, there is too much risk with National

2.3 million New Zealanders will only get $2.15 a week from National’s tax package.

Questionable assumptions, untested numbers in National’s tax plan

August 31, 2023September 15, 2023

The tax plan set out by National is propped up with questionable assumptions and untested numbers, say the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions. NZCTU… Read More »Questionable assumptions, untested numbers in National’s tax plan