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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

The E tū membership fees from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 are as follows.

Work hoursWeekly fee rateFortnightly fee rate
35 or more hours per week$9.63$19.26
20 to 34 hours per week$7.70$15.40
Under 20 hours per week$4.82$9.64

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

Deductions are based on a 52-week year


Leadership people info

  • Rachel Mackintosh, National Secretary