# Nurse Maude worker strikes in New Zealand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nurse-maude-worker-strikes-in-new-zealand
> Updated: 2026-08-09T02:07:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Support workers employed by the community health provider Nurse Maude in New Zealand initiated industrial action in late July 2026. Represented by the Public Service Association (PSA), approximately 250 workers went on strike to protest a proposed reduction of two days of sick leave and the lack of a formal pay offer, citing concerns regarding worker protections under the government's Employment Leave Act.

The dispute escalated into a second scheduled strike on August 10, involving approximately 285 members, including care and support workers and staff from Care Coordination Centres in the Wellington region. The PSA stated that current pay offers, ranging from 2% to 2.5%, represent effective pay cuts when adjusted for inflation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Nurse Maude workers to strike over pay and sick leave

Around 285 Nurse Maude workers, including CareCo staff, will strike on August 10 over low pay offers and the proposed removal of sick leave benefits.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nurse-maude-workers-to-strike-over-pay-and-sick-leave

### 2026-07-30: Nurse Maude support workers strike over sick‑leave cuts in New Zealand

About 250 Nurse Maude support workers in New Zealand began a strike on 31 July over proposed sick‑leave cuts and a missing pay offer, sparking wider debate on worker protections after new employment legislation

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nurse-maude-support-workers-strike-over-sickleave-cuts-in-new-zealand

---
Cite as: Nurse Maude worker strikes in New Zealand. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nurse-maude-worker-strikes-in-new-zealand