CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 15: An Air New Zealand plane is seen during game two of the Women's ODI series between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval on December 15, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

The airline says no formal notice of a strike has been received.
Photo: Kai Schwoerer

Air New Zealand says it has been made aware by E tū union that staff have voted to take industrial action.

“We are aware that cabin crew represented by E tū union have voted to take industrial action,” Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Nikhil Ravishankar said in a statement.

“However, no formal notice of a strike has been received.”

He said negotiations were scheduled to continue with the union later this week to “progress efforts to reach a fair and sustainable agreement that recognises the important work our crew do”.

Listen to E-Tu union spokesman Michael Wood on Midday Report on the player at the top of this page

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