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

Blog: "Let Us Live Our Lives"

Posted on May 12, 2021 by - Blog

E tū welcomes next steps for Fair Pay Agreements

Posted on May 7, 2021 by - General, Politics

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

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