Maritime Union calls for Government review of Marsden Point closure
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the closure of Marsden Point refinery is sending New Zealand on a high risk track...
MEDIA RELEASE: “Vaccine OR Testing” Petition Reaches 70,000+
Source: Family First
The petition “Don’t Divide Us” has now reached more than 70,000 signatures.
Launched two weeks ago, the petition says “We oppose the ‘no...
MEDIA RELEASE: Strong support for testing, so kiwis can keep jobs – Poll
Source: Family First
MEDIA RELEASE
19 November 2021
Strong Support For Testing To Keep Jobs – Poll
A nationwide poll has found significant support from New Zealanders for...
MEDIA RELEASE: Govt continues with its ‘Soft On Crime’ agenda
Source: Family First
MEDIA RELEASE
11 November 2021
Govt Continues Commitment To ‘Soft On Crime’
Family First NZ says that the proposed scrapping of the Three Strikes Law...
Living Wage in the core public service shows the way
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today’s announcement that workers in the core public service...
Court ruling signals big changes for shift workers on waterfront
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
A new court decision means employers will be required to compensate workers for their “availability” for shifts.
Maritime Union member...
MEDIA RELEASE: “Vaccine OR Testing” Campaign Launched
Source: Family First
MEDIA RELEASE
8 November 2021
“Don’t Div ide Us” Campaign Launched
dontdivideus.nz
A family advocate and an educational leader (also a registered nurse with a PhD...
MEDIA RELEASE: “ANZSPM does not support the legalisation of euthanasia”
Source: Family First
MEDIA RELEASE
4 November 2021
Palliative Medicine Doesn’t Include Euthanasia – ANZSPM
The peak body for palliative medicine in New Zealand and Australia has released...
MEDIA RELEASE: Select Committee Farewells Biology on Birth Certificates
Source: Family First
MEDIA RELEASE
3 November 2021
Select Committee Farewells Biology on Birth Certificates
The Governance and Administration Select Committee has confirmed its support for a law...
Maritime workers back campaign to reduce shipping emissions to net zero
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing a global worker-led campaign to reduce emissions in the shipping industry...
‘Counting Ourselves’ – Advocacy Research Should Be Treated With Caution
Source: Family First
Transgender research coming out of the University of Waikato’s Trans Health Research Lab should be treated with the upmost caution because of...
Clarification needed on MIQ for New Zealand crews
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The union representing New Zealand seafarers is asking the Government to provide more clarity around MIQ rules for crews...
