Richard Wagstaff
Richard Wagstaff is the president of the Council of Trade Unions in New Zealand, advocating for the rights and safety of workers. He has raised concerns about the implications of the government's proposal on worker safety and employment rights, emphasizing that retail workers should not be placed in harm's way to protect businesses.
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Richard Wagstaff, president of the NZ Council of Trade Unions, criticized the Government's strategy on wages and resources.
Tauranga mega-strike: Sign-waving workers gather in Memorial Park
New Zealand· 2025-10-22
NZ Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff said the strike action was in response to a centralised government strategy to hold down wages below inflation.
Mega strike: Public sector is walking off the job on October 23 as Judith Collins fires backNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Richard Wagstaff is stepping down next month after 10 years as CTU president.
Why Mood of the Boardroom winner Erica Stanford is more popular outside caucus than in it – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Richard Wagstaff is a leading trade unionist and president of the CTU who has been actively involved in advocating for workers' rights.
Leading trade unionist Richard Wagstaff says Key met with him regularly but Luxon has refusedNew Zealand· 2025-09-21
NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Richard Wagstaff said the closure was 'another body blow to a community already reeling from the loss of jobs at the Oji Fibre plant'.
Tokoroa plywood mill faces closure as Carter Holt Harvey looks to importNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff said wages were not keeping up with rising costs.
Unemployment: Construction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of workNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Richard Wagstaff, as CTU President, emphasizes the need for the government to lift wages during a cost-of-living crisis.
Instead of focusing on the lack of jobs, the Government seems intent on giving the boot to people - Shane Te PouNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff warned there could be serious implications for worker safety and employment rights.
New citizen’s arrest powers could lead to retail staff being killed, Govt ministerial advisory group member warnsNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
