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E tū

Website: https://www.etu.nz/

Email: support@etu.nz

Contact: 0800 186 466 | Level 2, Tower 2, 646 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland

E tū is the biggest private sector union in Aotearoa New Zealand, representing workers in a diverse range of industries. We are a campaigning and organising union, committed to empowering working people and our communities for better lives.


Which industries/sectors are covered

Aviation, care and community support, health support services, trades, manufacturing and processing (including food), property services, communications and media, engineering, infrastructure, extractions, hospitality, and more.

Membership benefits

Collective bargaining, support on the job, help and advice, representation when needed, education and training opportunities, involvement in campaigns, discounts on selected goods and services.

Cost of membership

Current E tū fee rates

Deductions are based on a 52-week year

The E tū membership fees from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 are as follows.

Work hoursWeekly fee rateFortnightly fee rate
35 or more hours per week$9.84$19.68
20 to 34 hours per week$7.87$15.74
Under 20 hours per week$4.93$9.84


Leadership people info

  • Rachel Mackintosh, National Secretary

Independent Schools Education Association

Website: https://www.isea.org.nz/

Email: admin@isea.org.nz

Contact: Ph 0800 300 073, PO Box 4430, Clyde Street, Hamilton East 3216, Hamilton

We are the professional association and union for staff working in independent schools in New Zealand.


Which industries/sectors are covered?

We cover all employees working in Independent schools, this includes teachers and support staff. If you work at a Private school in NZ, you can join ISEA!


Leadership people info

  • General Secretary: Tanja Bristow
  • President: Beth Rouse
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