BETRAYAL IS NOT A BUDGET STRATEGY

Despite the action of the government to undermine the frontline and impact New Zealands most vulnerable in need of care as well as the staff that care for them, NUPE continues to advocate. In Christchurch, we have initiated bargaining accross multiple organisations where we have membership. We will be renegotiating the collective agreement which includes a call for fair pay. Over the last years of bargaining, there has been a patient hope that the pay equity process would see a fir uplift however four years through that process, it was canned, with urgency, secrecy a clear signal that the government has renegged on its duty of care for New Zealands most down.

In early September 2025, NUPE is taking this fight on the road.The NUPE Mercy Mission will roll through Christchurch suburb by suburb, visiting the homes and workplaces where care workers keep our communities running.

We’re coming to see you.We’re coming to thank you.We’re coming to show those in power the human cost of their betrayal.

We’ll bring morning tea, hear your stories, and record your messages to send straight to the politicians who need to hear them. This is a campaign about being visible, being loud, and being unignorable.

GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN :

Full Details At www.nupe.org.nz/FAIRPAY