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E tū waiata

E tū kahikatea
Hei whakapae ururoa
Awhi mai awhi atu
Tātou tātou e

Stand like the kahikatea tree
To brave the storms
Embrace and receive one another
We are one together

Recent news

E tū: NZ First photographs deeply worrying

Posted on February 14, 2020 by - Communications

Imperial Tobacco closure blow to workers, community

Posted on February 13, 2020 by - Manufacturing and food

NZ Post: claims and bargaining info

Posted on February 12, 2020 by - Communications

Rest in peace, Mike Moore

Posted on February 2, 2020 by - General

E tū: safety of Air NZ Wuhan crew paramount

Posted on January 31, 2020 by - Aviation

ERA facilitation win for Woburn Masonic members

Posted on January 29, 2020 by - Community Support

Our values

Integrity

  • honest
  • trustworthy
  • ethical

Manaakitanga

  • hospitality
  • welcoming
  • taking care of people
  • supportive
  • enabling

Aspirational

  • standing up courageously for a better deal
  • pro-active
  • forward looking

Respect

  • treating others as we wish to be treated
  • welcoming diversity
  • open to differences and ideas

Accountable

  • reliable
  • professional
  • competent
  • transparent
  • democratic