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Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy

Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy

Update: 2025-10-24
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The largest strike in decades swept the country this week - or at least tried to, as wild winds blew away rallies. Behind the picket lines, the government and unions traded accusations of bad faith and misrepresentation. In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks the high-stakes fight for public sympathy.
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Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy

Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy