Public Sector Workers Strike Over Pay | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 2m

Hundreds of public service workers hit the streets outside Parliament, staging a powerful protest against proposed job cuts and stagnant pay that hasn’t kept up with inflation. From nurses to clerks, employees across departments united in frustration over stalled negotiations and growing insecurity. Opposition leader Chris Hipkins vowed to reverse the cuts if Labour wins the next election—but left key details murky. Workers, many feeling overworked and underpaid, even included long-serving staff taking their first strike action. Meanwhile, Minister Paul Goldsmith dismissed the walkout as…