It is being billed as quite possibly New Zealand’s biggest labour action in more than 40 years.
It is the latest in a growing series of strikes and walkoffs this year, but the sheer size of it today means much of New Zealand will come to a halt.
Several public sector unions say the strike is going ahead in spite of wild weather across the country — though plans for some rallies may change due to conditions.
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