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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

Remembering the Air New Zealand Erebus crew and passengers

Posted on November 28, 2020 by - Aviation

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Executive share offers will further damage airline’s recovery

Posted on November 10, 2020 by - Aviation

A win for workers with new Workplace Relations Minister

Posted on November 2, 2020 by - Politics

Posted on October 22, 2020 by - Uncategorized

Election delivers high expectations for working people

Posted on October 20, 2020 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