Estimated 100,000 workers to participate in nationwide strike next week
Thursday 16 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
An estimated 100,000 teachers and medical staff are scheduled to walk off the job on 23 October. This planned mega strike follows at least 22 official work stoppages recorded in New Zealand this year.
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