New Zealand Building Trades Union

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NZBTU
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Full nameNew Zealand Building Trades Union
Founded1860
Members1400
Affiliation NZCTU
Key peopleDavid 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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