TVNZ staff to strike over pay negotiations next week

Thursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 1:01pm

In this story Stats NZ, TVNZ, Public Service Association, E tū

Approximately 150 TVNZ staff members are scheduled to strike next Thursday, 29 October, over pay negotiations. The industrial action will take place between 1pm and 2pm in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The E tū union noted this is the first strike by TVNZ members in 20 years.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 22 Oct, 12:37pm

   TVNZ staff to strike for first time in 20 years (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via RNZThu 22 Oct, 1:01pm

   TVNZ staff to strike for first time in 20 years over pay (opens in new tab)