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Resene Workers Strike for Living Wage Amid Support

10/14/2025

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Story summary

Resene factory workers in Lower Hutt are striking after rejecting a 76-cent hourly pay increase.
Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand advocates a living wage of $28.95 to meet basic living standards.
St David’s Anglican Church has raised funds to support the striking workers.
Resene managing director Nick Nightingale has not engaged with the campaign and opposes the living wage concept.
Workers say they feel dejected but value community solidarity.

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Story summary

Resene factory workers in Lower Hutt are striking after rejecting a 76-cent hourly pay increase.
Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand advocates a living wage of $28.95 to meet basic living standards.
St David’s Anglican Church has raised funds to support the striking workers.
Resene managing director Nick Nightingale has not engaged with the campaign and opposes the living wage concept.
Workers say they feel dejected but value community solidarity.