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Labour Party Calls for Probe Amid Mega Strikes

10/21/2025

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The Labour Party in New Zealand is concerned about Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche's actions amid a planned mega strike by teachers and health workers.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticized Roche for politicizing the commission.
Labour's Camilla Belich called for an investigation into the commission's actions.
The strikes involve over 845,000 students and 6,000 patients.
The strikes are set for Thursday.

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Story summary

The Labour Party in New Zealand is concerned about Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche's actions amid a planned mega strike by teachers and health workers.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticized Roche for politicizing the commission.
Labour's Camilla Belich called for an investigation into the commission's actions.
The strikes involve over 845,000 students and 6,000 patients.
The strikes are set for Thursday.