Court-ordered mediation resumes at 1 pm today after adjourning at 7.30 pm last night.

Meanwhile the 600 NDU and EPMU members remain locked out.

NDU National Secretary Laila Harre says that she believes the resolve of workers to achieve a decent settlement is steadfast.

"These workers are now into their 9th day without pay and have been locked out since Monday. They are as determined as ever to win a deal that will see workers in Auckland and Christchurch achieve parity with workers doing the same job in Palmerston North."

Laila Harre says that the parties are unable to comment on the content of the talks yesterday.

"I can say that the unions are absolutely determined to keep the talks going until a settlement is reached. In the meantime the support we are getting from our wider union membership, other unions and the community is vital."

ENDS

Donations for the locked out workers can be made out to the National Distribution Union at 02-0200-0217968-00 with the reference "Lock Out".

Locations of distribution centres:

Auckland 80 Favona Rd Mangere,
Palmerston North Supply Chain on the corner of Mako mako Rd and Mihaere Dr,
Christchurch Supply Chains on Shands Rd and Columbia St.

Contacts

Simon Oosterman 021 922 551 (Media Liaison)
Laila Harré 021 839 661(National Secretary)