Massive joint strike involving 100,000 workers expected across New Zealand

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

Tens of thousands of teachers, healthcare workers, and other essential staff are walking off the job today. While some demonstrations have been cancelled due to heavy rain and high wind forecasts, the large-scale industrial action is expected to cause school closures and scaled-back hospital operations.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 4:56am

   Country's biggest joint strike action expected, despite last minute plea from ministers (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Mega strike to go ahead despite red weather warnings and cancelled rallies (opens in new tab)

3. The PressThu 23 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   The faces behind New Zealand’s mega strike (opens in new tab)

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