Our Work

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi undertakes a broad range of work to advance and improve the lives of working people.  

As the trade union peak body in Aotearoa New Zealand, the NZCTU submits on a range of policy areas on behalf of our affiliated unions and the broader workforce.  

Stay up to date on the work of the NZCTU, including our submissions, analysis, and resources below. 

Latest from the NZCTU

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  Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment BillJune 26, 2026
  This submission is made by the Out@Work Council of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi on behalf of the NZCTU. The NZCTU strongly opposes the Legislation… Read More »Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
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  Economic Bulletin May/June 2026June 23, 2026
  The feature article examines the upcoming changes to Jobseeker Support for young people. The Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Bill introduces a “parental assistance test” for applicants aged… Read More »Economic Bulletin May/June 2026
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  Submission on the Disability Support Services BillJune 15, 2026
  The NZCTU does not support this Bill and recommends that it be withdrawn. While it may be important to have a legal basis for Disability Support Services (DSS) we share… Read More »Submission on the Disability Support Services Bill
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  Submission on the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment BillJune 11, 2026
  NZCTU strongly opposes the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill. The Bill continues the government’s strategy of squeezing the social welfare system during a very challenging economic… Read More »Submission on the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill
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  Submission on the Modern Slavery BillMay 27, 2026
  This Bill will make a useful contribution to addressing modern slavery in New Zealand business operations and supply chains, by requiring large firms to report on modern slavery incidents and… Read More »Submission on the Modern Slavery Bill
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  International treaty examination of the NZ – India Free Trade AgreementMay 15, 2026
  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 cannot support this agreement due… Read More »International treaty examination of the NZ – India Free Trade Agreement

Policy topics

Latest Submissions

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  Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment BillJune 26, 2026
  This submission is made by the Out@Work Council of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi on behalf of the NZCTU. The NZCTU strongly opposes the Legislation… Read More »Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
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  Submission on the Disability Support Services BillJune 15, 2026
  The NZCTU does not support this Bill and recommends that it be withdrawn. While it may be important to have a legal basis for Disability Support Services (DSS) we share… Read More »Submission on the Disability Support Services Bill
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  Submission on the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment BillJune 11, 2026
  NZCTU strongly opposes the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill. The Bill continues the government’s strategy of squeezing the social welfare system during a very challenging economic… Read More »Submission on the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill
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  Submission on the Modern Slavery BillMay 27, 2026
  This Bill will make a useful contribution to addressing modern slavery in New Zealand business operations and supply chains, by requiring large firms to report on modern slavery incidents and… Read More »Submission on the Modern Slavery Bill
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  International treaty examination of the NZ – India Free Trade AgreementMay 15, 2026
  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 cannot support this agreement due… Read More »International treaty examination of the NZ – India Free Trade Agreement
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  Submission on the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) BillApril 29, 2026
  The Enhanced Risk Management Bill effectively “raises the stakes” in parts of the immigration system. While proposing to increase deportation liability and reduce appeal rights for migrants, it also proposes… Read More »Submission on the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill
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  Submission on the Employment Leave BillApril 14, 2026
  The CTU strongly opposes the Employment Leave Bill. It is unworkable, will not achieve its objectives and will leave too many workers worse off, with lower incomes, in a cost-of-living… Read More »Submission on the Employment Leave Bill
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  Submission on the 2026 RSE Policy ReviewApril 10, 2026
  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 Zealanders, and the industries and… Read More »Submission on the 2026 RSE Policy Review
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  Submission on the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment BillApril 9, 2026
  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 over time and how people… Read More »Submission on the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill