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Police Pay Standoff Heads to Arbitration | Auckland News
Police unions and the government are locked in a heated standoff over pay raises, with the union demanding 3.1% after the government offers just 2.5%, citing wasted funds on landlords instead of officers. The Police Minister counters by accusing the union of political theater, highlighting recent government investments to stabilize the force. Both sides are now heading to final offer arbitration, where an arbitrator will decide the fate of police paychecks — a decision that could reshape morale and funding priorities for frontline officers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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