Home improvement giants Bunnings have delivered a quick response to staff who opted to go on strike at their Mount Maunganui store today.

Workers at the store walked off the job at 1pm after learning that the company is proposing a change which would remove the right to determine their start and finish times.

Bunnings at Mount Maunganui. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

However, in a statement released this afternoon, company officials claim they have put forward an 'industry leading proposal” which covers wage rates and rosters.

The proposal forms part of their current negotiations covered by Individual Employment agreements and First Union.

Bunnings say their offer will guarantee that team members will receive an absolute minimum increase of four per cent this year, with a further guaranteed minimum of two per cent to be paid next year.

The statement reads: 'Bunnings stores are generally open seven days a week, with trading hours that start at 7am and on the whole run through to 7pm, so flexibility for our team and customers is key.

'Bunnings is committed to supporting the needs of our valued team and providing a healthy work/life balance, as our team plays a pivotal role in providing this flexibility and delivering best service.”

The company have confirmed that it will not make wholesale changes to roster patterns, however they have admitted some changes will occur.

'Any and all changes will take place in full consultation with the team member, with advance notice, so that any significant commitments can be raised and taken into account,” they add.

The firm insist they remain committed to providing an environment in which their team are appropriately rewarded for their efforts and feel valued.

The statement concludes: 'Bunnings is still actively involved in negotiations with First Union and will continue to strictly adhere to the process in good faith.”