Northland schools to close during nationwide public service strike

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story Fleur Fitzsimons

Most primary, secondary and area schools in Northland will close this Thursday as an estimated 100,000 to 110,000 public service workers strike nationwide. The action includes approximately 1,200 ACC workers protesting government funding of public services. Marches are planned in Whangārei and Kaitāia.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Northland schools to close as teachers join nationwide mega‑strike (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Nationwide strike expands as ACC workers join action (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   ACC workers vote to join mega-strike action on Thursday (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)