‘We just need a raise’: Thousands of public servants join picket lines

Wednesday 9 September 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 9 Sep, 4:48pm

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‘We just need a raise’: Thousands of public servants join picket lines

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostWed 9 Sep, 4:42pm

   Workers walk off job in biggest public service strike in decades (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 9 Sep, 4:48pm

   ‘We just need a raise’: Thousands of public servants join picket lines (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 9 Sep, 4:48pm

   Whangārei Public Service Association members strike for better pay, resources (opens in new tab)