It is critical that the centralised model proposed in the Reform of Vocational Education announcement is flexible and adaptable enough to address...
The announcement of a vocational education reform is encouraging, however there needs to be closer links between business and education, says Canterbury...
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in the December 2018 quarter, up from 4.0 percent (revised) last quarter, Stats...
The consumers price index (CPI) was up 0.1 percent in the December 2018 quarter despite lower petrol prices, and cheaper vegetables and...
Extra investment in workplace injury prevention, with a focus on small to medium businesses, will pay dividends not only in reducing pain...
Better connectivity coverage is needed for rural business and communities to thrive, says Federated Farmers.
A set of proposals designed to help regions address their skilled labour shortages, while still ensuring New Zealanders are first in line...
Addressing labour needs by region will lead to more productive primary industries, says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman.
Difficulties in finding staff with suitable skill levels are reaching critical levels for the majority of employers, who identify skills shortages as...
Increased exports and imports helped push New Zealand’s two-way trade of goods and services to $160.7 billion for the year ended September...