The Warehouse

New Zealand

The Warehouse is a prominent retailer in New Zealand offering a wide array of products, including household items, clothing, electronics, and outdoor gear. It is known for providing value to consumers through a wide range of affordable products and comprehensive service.

CCI Score

31.55

-0.04% May 3

Latest Event

The Warehouse Named in Critique of Corporate-Controlled ECE Subsidies

An op-ed on New Zealand's deregulation of early childhood education criticizes the corporatisation of the sector. The article cites The Warehouse among corporate entities benefiting from state subsidies, suggesting that such funding arrangements favor corporate profit over community welfare.

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The Warehouse is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

APR

24

2025

The Warehouse Named in Critique of Corporate-Controlled ECE Subsidies
-17.50

An op-ed on New Zealand's deregulation of early childhood education criticizes the corporatisation of the sector. The article cites The Warehouse among corporate entities benefiting from state subsidies, suggesting that such funding arrangements favor corporate profit over community welfare.
OCT

12

2023

The Warehouse Ethical Sourcing Policy Implementation
66.31

The Warehouse has published its Ethical Sourcing policy, which outlines that suppliers must ensure products are manufactured under safe and healthy conditions, with workers receiving fair wages and respect for their rights, alongside efforts to reduce environmental impact. This policy reflects the company's commitment to ethical business practices and the protection of worker rights.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

April 23

The policy explicitly requires suppliers to adhere to strict ethical sourcing standards, including safe working conditions and environmental considerations, which supports fair labor practices and worker rights. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to ethical supply chain management that aligns with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

Ethical Sourcing
+75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

By mandating that workers are properly paid and ensuring that their rights are respected, the policy supports strong labor relations and human rights practices, thereby protecting vulnerable workers and aligning with anti-fascist, progressive labor standards.

Ethical Sourcing
OCT

12

2023

Enhanced Ethical Sourcing and Worker Welfare Measures
66.31

The Warehouse Group reinforces its commitment to ethical sourcing and worker welfare by enforcing strict supplier policies, conducting regular in-factory audits, and collaborating with suppliers to improve labor conditions. This approach, which strictly prohibits child and bonded labor while promoting fair wages, aligns with international human rights standards.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The Warehouse Group demonstrates proactive labor relations by implementing comprehensive audits and strict ethical sourcing standards that protect worker rights and ensure safe working conditions. Their commitment to addressing issues such as child and bonded labor reflects a clear anti-authoritarian stance in supporting vulnerable workers.

A responsibility to protect the welfare of workers and environmental standards
+75

Supply Chain Ethics

April 23

The company's comprehensive auditing programme and longstanding ethical sourcing policy indicate a robust commitment to supply chain ethics. By refusing nearly half of potential applicants based on high ethical thresholds and working with suppliers to close compliance gaps, The Warehouse Group actively mitigates risks of exploitation in global manufacturing.

A responsibility to protect the welfare of workers and environmental standards
OCT

01

2023

Warehouse Strike and Bargaining Negotiations
59.72

The Warehouse is currently engaged in mediated bargaining following a strike at two Auckland stores, as union representatives press for better wages and safer working conditions amid a challenging trading environment. The mediation, facilitated by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, reflects the ongoing conflict between labor demands and corporate practices.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The union-led strike at The Warehouse highlights significant labor issues, with workers demanding fair wages and improved safety. This union mobilization, and the subsequent mediated negotiations, are seen as a positive step towards safeguarding worker rights and resisting exploitative business practices, aligning with anti-fascist values of defending marginalized labor forces.

Warehouse strike goes to bargaining, union says broader retail crime safety issues a big concern
AUG

15

2023

Worker Strike Over Inadequate Pay Increase at The Warehouse
-50.53

Unionized workers at The Warehouse planned to strike at two store locations following the company’s offer of a modest 4% pay raise, which union representatives described as 'small and disgusting'. The move reflects growing discontent among workers over low wages and poor labor practices.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The company's offer of only a 4% raise, in contrast to workers' expectations for a meaningful increase, indicates poor labor relations and a disregard for fair labor practices. This inadequate response to worker demands, amidst rising cost of living concerns, underscores a failure to uphold worker rights and fair compensation, making it a negative action from an anti-fascist and pro-worker perspective.

The Warehouse workers to go on strike tomorrow after union says small and ‘disgusting’ pay rise offered
JUL

31

2023

The Warehouse Enhances Ethical Sourcing and Supply Chain Accountability
65.00

The Warehouse Group has implemented a comprehensive ethical sourcing programme that subjects nearly 700 supplier factories across high-risk regions to rigorous due diligence, onsite audits, and continuous monitoring. The initiative, benchmarked against international ethical standards, includes remediation actions such as compensating affected workers, training supplier personnel, and terminating contracts with non‐compliant suppliers, thereby strengthening labor rights and ethical supply chain practices.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

April 23

By implementing strict due diligence protocols, regular third-party audits, and corrective action plans – including termination of relationships where serious labor breaches occur – The Warehouse is proactively ensuring supply chain ethics. This initiative mitigates the risk of labor exploitation in regions with weak regulation.

PDF The Warehouse Group: Tackling the challenge of ethical sourcing - SBC
+75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The program emphasizes robust labor relations by addressing worker rights through systematic audits, direct engagement with suppliers, and remediation measures such as compensating exploited workers and training on ethical recruitment practices. This highlights a clear commitment to improving labor conditions in the supply chain.

PDF The Warehouse Group: Tackling the challenge of ethical sourcing - SBC