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Covid-19 lockdown has widespread effects on labour market
In the June 2020 quarter, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4 per cent, down from 4.2 per cent […]
Fieldays’ brave new world – ‘Nation’ and beyond
Nothing can compare with the sights, sounds and overall experience of one of New Zealand’s premier rural events, but Fieldays […]
National ‘unleashes entrepreneurial and job-creation explosion’
The National Party says it will unleash an entrepreneurial and job-creation explosion over the next 17 months, which economists say […]
Fieldays Innovations – growth industries, growing ideas
Held online for the first time, this year’s Fieldays Innovation Awards saw a wide range of products and projects celebrated. […]
Improved Pay Equity Bill on the table
BusinessNZ has welcomed changes to the Pay Equity Bill that aims to get better pay for women in undervalued occupations. […]
Critical workers needed for economic recovery
BusinessNZ has welcomed changes to immigration settings announced today. More occupations have been added to the skill level exception test […]
$40 million to support NZ businesses a welcome relief
A further $40 million will be invested in the Regional Business Partner programme (RBP), the Minister for Economic Development Phil Twyford and Minister for Small Business […]
Hughes’ huge development – Drury key to rebuilding economy
Six thousand Kiwis can expect to find employment when a major, local ‘shovel-ready’ project, is completed, Stephen Hughes, CEO of […]
Agribusiness – ‘chequeing’ in
In addition to rising unemployment following the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, Kiwis nationwide have seen their pay cheques cut. […]