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'A real sense of anger': New survey shows Kiwi workers displeased with Govt

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Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 6:48pm
State of the Nation 2026. Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis Minister of Finance, New Zealand on January 19 2026. Herald photograph by Michael Craig
State of the Nation 2026. Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis Minister of Finance, New Zealand on January 19 2026. Herald photograph by Michael Craig

'A real sense of anger': New survey shows Kiwi workers displeased with Govt

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 6:48pm

Thousands of blue collar and working class New Zealanders have expressed clear disapproval for this Government. 

The Council of Trade Unions' Mood of the Workforce survey this month asked more than 3500 people about the past year.

More than 90 percent rated the Government performance at one - or two - out of five. 

CTU President Sandra Grey says people feel exceptionally let down by the current Government - and that they don't feel looked after.

"For all political parties, I think there's a message in there that says people want bold politicians who will actually do something about making sure that ordinary workers have a great life." 

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