BusinessPay equity could lift 11,000 children out of hardship, PSA saysNew analysis says restoring pay equity could put an average $300 a week into 91,000 families, including 136,000 children.Christine RovoiWed, 09 Sep
ElectionPacific workers most unionised but still lowest paid as new plan sparks discussionA Green Party proposal is raising questions about whether stronger collective bargaining can help close the wage gap and improve workplace conditions for Pacific workers.Khalia StrongMon, 20 Jul
BusinessUnions and labour experts hail landmark UN ruling protecting workers’ right to strikeThe United Nation’s top court says the right to strike is protected under international labour law, a decision Pacific workers’ groups say could strengthen labour rights across the region.Christine RovoiThu, 28 May
PoliticsPacific workers face uncertainty under new employment law - unionWorkers advocates warn gig and low-paid Pacific employees could lose hard-won rights as Parliament passes sweeping workplace reforms.Khalia StrongFri, 20 Feb
Business • Aotearoa New ZealandACC backs down on work-from-home cuts, protecting Pacific staffAround 300 Pasifika workers at ACC will keep their flexible work arrangements after the agency dropped plans to require more office days.PMN NewsWed, 10 Dec
EducationPacific teachers call for respect as nationwide strike hits schoolsThe educators say their roles extend beyond teaching, emotional support, planning, and cultural connections.Khalia StrongThu, 23 Oct
Politics‘This gives us more power’: Pacific workers welcome end to pay secrecy clausesAdvocates say the legislation is a vital step towards achieving equality, while MPs agree there are ongoing challenges in addressing systemic pay gaps.Khalia StrongTue, 26 Aug
OpinionWill’s Word: Pay equity rollback hurts Pacific women the mostScrapping 33 long-fought claims in female-dominated industries hits Pacific women who are already underpaid and overrepresented.William TeriteMon, 18 Aug
BusinessPay cut law threatens Pacific workers: Union calls out unfairnessE tū campaigner Fala Haulangi warns the legislation could lead to more disruptive actions as employees push back against unfair practices.Khalia StrongMon, 30 Jun
Business‘The struggle is real’: Resene workers demand fair payEmployees at Resene’s Naenae store are calling for a living wage, citing low pay as a reason for long hours.Khalia StrongMon, 28 Apr
