The NZCTU have launched a new policy programme and are calling on political parties to adopt bold policies in the lead up to the next election. The Government is scrapping the 30-day rule that automatically signs an employee up to the collective agreement when they sign on to a new job. NZEI is calling for a $2.5 billion boost to support for children with disabilities, including $1b to put a teacher aide in every classroom. Briscoes and Rebel Sport workers have rejected a pay deal that includes increases that are lower than cost-of-living increases.
Union coverage
- CTU: Workers sick of the status quo and want change: CTU
- CTU: CTU proposes restoring raft of former government policies
- CTU: Richard Wagstaff | The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions President
- NZEI: Union calls for $2.5 billion boost, teacher aide in every classroom
- Workers First: Briscoes, Rebel Sport staff want pay rise that keeps up with cost of living
- E tū: Christchurch wastewater plant faces five-day strike over work conditions
Employment
- Thirty-day union rule for employment contracts to be scrapped
- MPI’s consultant spend halved, still $40m in FY2024
- Ministry of Social Development to use ‘basic AI’ to check if jobseekers have met their obligations
Politics
- Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little considers run for Wellington Mayor
- ‘Shoot me’: Retiring MP David Parker dismisses prospect of Wellington mayoralty bid
- ‘Very strong possibility’ NZ strike capability will be used: Collins
- ‘There should always be a human in charge’: Defence minister on NZDF’s killer drones
- Government’s green investment bank to be shut down
- Research finds rape threats against female MPs common
Te Ao Māori
- Māori rights advocate calls out minister over ‘race-baiting’ language on school lunch issue
- Crown breached one of oldest Treaty Settlements by appropriating Māori fishing quota – High Court
- Hipkins changes diary to vote down Treaty Principles Bill says PM should do the same
Economics
- Christian Hawkesby appointed Bank Governor for next six months
- Why 4.5% home loan rate could be on cards after US tariffs
- ‘We are now in the grips of this tariff war’ – economists warn of second-order effects
Opinion