Latest media releases from the PSA.
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Living Wage gains momentum as crucial local election issue
29 Sep 2016
Support for the Living Wage is becoming a central issue in this year’s local government elections, with increasing support across New Zealand, the PSA says. Read more -
On Social Workers’ Day, politicians need to listen
28 Sep 2016
Social workers across New Zealand are writing to MPs with their concerns about Oranga Tamariki, the new children’s ministry - and politicians should listen, the PSA... Read more -
Bed closures at He Puna Waiora "the tip of the iceberg" in mental health
22 Sep 2016
The closure of eight beds at He Puna Waiora acute mental health unit on Auckland’s North Shore is just the tip of the iceberg, the Public... Read more -
MPI video monitoring “not a proper substitute” for fisheries inspectors
22 Sep 2016
The Ministry for Primary Industries needs to rethink its strategy around using video monitoring to protect against fish dumping, the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here... Read more -
Auckland University staff take an hour for fair pay
21 Sep 2016
People working at the University of Auckland will take an hour off tomorrow as they campaign to get a fair pay offer. Read more -
PSA welcomes decision in Ashburton WINZ safety prosecution
12 Sep 2016
The Public Service Association is welcoming the decision in WorkSafe NZ vs Ministry of Social Development, regarding safety of the Ashburton Work and Income office where... Read more -
Social workers to government: Don’t destroy all our hard work
08 Sep 2016
Ministers in charge of the Child Youth and Family reforms have no understanding of how the sector works - and should listen to social workers, the... Read more -
State Sector Retirement funds must stop investing in arms companies
24 Aug 2016
Members of a government-implemented super scheme will be deeply disappointed their savings are being invested in companies which make cluster bombs or nuclear weapons, the PSA... Read more -
New Ministry of Vulnerable Children focuses on problems, not potential
18 Aug 2016
The government’s choice of name for the new Ministry of Vulnerable Children is short-sighted and may further disadvantage the families it aims to help, the Public... Read more -
Wellington mayoral candidates support the Living Wage
16 Aug 2016
Three Wellington mayoral hopefuls say they will ensure Wellington City Council fully adopts the Living Wage at the first candidates’ forum of this election campaign. Read more
