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| Full name | New Zealand Building Trades Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1860 |
| Members | 1400 |
| Affiliation | NZCTU |
| Key people | David O'Connell, national secretary |
| Office location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Website | www.nzbtu.org.nz |
The New Zealand Building Trades Union (NZBTU) is a national trade union in New Zealand. It traces its roots back to a carpenters and joiners union in 1860.
The NZBTU has 1400 members and is a member of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.
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