Three out of four firms received Covid-19 related financial support from the government in 2020, Stats NZ said today. “Government […]
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BusinessNZ; EMA: Holidays Act overhaul welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed news that the Holidays Act will finally be overhauled. The review of the Holidays Act that proposed […]
EMA: Resurgence Support Payment welcome for struggling businesses
The quick shift out of Covid-19 Alert Level 3 and the availability of the Resurgence Support Payment will be helpful […]
Border crossings easier for business at Alert Level 3
A better system for getting people classed as essential through the borders that have been set up around the Auckland […]
PM: 40,000 NZers to be supported back into work through Flexi-wage expansion
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni have today announced a “significant expansion” to […]
2021 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards opens for entries
Entries are open for the 2021 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards, says Ministry for Primary Industries’ Director of Investment, Skills […]
EMA: Timing wrong for minimum wage rise
The EMA says the long-planned minimum wage increase to $20 per hour is coming at precisely the wrong time for […]
One-stop ‘jobs and training’ shop goes live
The Government has launched a new online, phone and onsite service to help New Zealanders connect to a range of […]
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 […]