Labour calls for investigation into Public Service Commission strike advertisements

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 6:10pm

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Facebook, Public Service Commission, Sir Brian Roche, Camilla Belich

The Labour Party is seeking an investigation into Public Service Commission Facebook advertisements regarding upcoming strike action. The ads, which claim students and patients will miss services, have been criticised for lacking impartiality. This comes as an estimated 100,000 public service workers prepare to strike this Thursday.

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1. StuffTue 21 Oct 2025, 12:06pm

   Public Service Commissioner on holiday as huge public sector strikes loom (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostTue 21 Oct 2025, 12:20pm

   Mega strike: Eyebrows raised over Government’s $190 Facebook ad (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 12:38pm

   Mega-strike: Labour wants investigation into Public Service Commission ads about strike action (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 21 Oct 2025, 1:48pm

   Public Service Commission's ads targeting strike 'absolutely unbelievable' - Labour (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 21 Oct 2025, 1:52pm

   Labour scathing of ads targeting 'mega strike' (opens in new tab)

6. 1News via RNZTue 21 Oct 2025, 6:10pm

   Public Service Commission's ads targeting strike 'unbelievable' (opens in new tab)