The number of registered unions in NZ has declined, with 16 unions having registrations cancelled for missing the deadline to reregister to comply with changes to the incorporated societies act.
Of these, 7 filled out their 2025 Membership Returns Report, totalling 846 members
These were:
•Athletes Cooperative - 60 rowers and cyclists joining Mahe Drysdales failed attempt to unionise Olympian athletes.
•Care Union - 77 caregivers at Presbyterian Support Otago
• Professional Drivers Union - 43 bus drivers who split from Auckland Tramways Union