Thousands of fast-food workers across New Zealand are expected to join an international day of strike action today to protest zero hours contracts - but they won't be in Tauranga.
New Zealand service industry workers will take to the streets from midday to picket companies like fast food giant McDonald's after mediation attempts between unions and bosses fell through last night.
The strikes today are the first in an international day of action by fast-food workers demanding secure hours, better pay and union representation.
Unite Union Bay of Plenty representative Bonita Moyes said there would be no strike displays in the Tauranga area as there simply weren't enough numbers.
"They are quite intimidated," she said.