Latest media releases from the PSA.
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Wasted time, ignored expertise: Oranga Tamariki’s staff exodus
17 Aug 2017
The number of social workers leaving Child, Youth and Family during the formation of Oranga Tamariki was largely down to the expertise of long-serving staff being... Read more -
Opposition offering a clear choice on equal pay
16 Aug 2017
A change of government would make pay equity a reality following announcements from the Labour and Green parties over the past weekend, offering a sharp contrast... Read more -
No excuse for preventing DHBs from giving mental health workers equal pay
15 Aug 2017
A leaked letter from the Ministry of Health to DHBs warning them not to extend equal pay to mental health support workers confirms that the Government... Read more -
Smoke and mirrors from the National Party on mental health yet again
14 Aug 2017
The National Party’s re-announcement of an already inadequate response to the crisis in mental health does very little to aid the sector and is utterly insufficient... Read more -
National’s ‘pay equity’ Bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing
08 Aug 2017
The Government’s new Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill is a cynical attempt to close the door on future equal pay settlements and represents a... Read more -
PSA calls for transparency on Auditor-General report
03 Aug 2017
The New Zealand public have a right to understand the full context of Martin Matthews’ resignation as Auditor-General and the content of Sir Maarten Wevers’ report... Read more -
Congratulations to Christchurch City Council on adoption of Living Wage
03 Aug 2017
The Public Service Association congratulates Christchurch City Council on its decision to adopt a Living Wage for all staff, and hopes other councils will take note... Read more -
PSA health workers bidding farewell to CCDHB boss Debbie Chin
21 Jul 2017
The Public Service Association expresses regret at the decision of Capital and Coast District Health Board Chief Executive Debbie Chin to stand down at the end... Read more -
Nothing to see here – no idea and no solutions from National on housing
21 Jul 2017
The Government’s admission that it has “no idea” how much it will spend supporting New Zealanders with emergency housing demonstrates how disconnected its multiple housing Ministers... Read more -
Prioritising public services and health underfunding a key commitment from Labour
20 Jul 2017
The PSA’s call to restore funding to public and community services has been heard, with the Labour Party committing to refund health sector spending and invest... Read more
