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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

‘Sense of mourning’ as Norske Skog mill set to close

Posted on June 10, 2021 by - Engineering, Infrastructure, and Extractions

Commission lays foundation for necessary Just Transition

Posted on June 9, 2021 by - Politics

Profile: Lalopua Sanele QSM

Posted on June 7, 2021 by - General, Public and Commercial Services

Why New Zealand needs Fair Pay Agreements

Posted on June 3, 2021 by - Politics

E tū supports International Cabin Crew Day today

Posted on May 31, 2021 by - Aviation

Whakatāne Mill to stay open under new owner

Posted on May 31, 2021 by - Engineering, Infrastructure, and Extractions

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