Empowering working people and our communities for a better life

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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

Support for health reforms but worker voice vital

Posted on April 21, 2021 by - Community Support, Public and Commercial Services

"Crisis" in home support demands urgent Govt overhaul

Posted on April 14, 2021 by - Community Support

Security guards’ job Ts & Cs legally protected from July

Posted on April 7, 2021 by - Politics, Public and Commercial Services

Community support workers wanted as researchers

Posted on April 7, 2021 by - Community Support

Victory for council’s contracted cleaners as LW roll out begins

Posted on April 1, 2021 by - Living Wage

Commendable increase to minimum wage but further rises needed

Posted on April 1, 2021 by - Politics

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