All posts tagged "employment"
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1.3KAgribusinessRSE scheme benefits the Pacific by more than $50 million
The Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) scheme benefited the Pacific Islands by more than $50 million in 2018 while at the same time,...
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1.1KFast FactsRecognising business success more important than ever in Canterbury
Entries to The Westpac Champion Business Awards are now open, with Leeann Watson, Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce...
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1.8KNews and ViewsSeasonal labour shortages in Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty
The Ministry of Social Development is extending the seasonal labour shortage in Hawke’s Bay and declaring a shortage in Bay of Plenty.
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1.2KFast FactsPartnership approach to immigration
Proposals for new requirements for work visas need fine-tuning, says BusinessNZ.
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1.4KMust SeeUnemployment rate up to 4.3 percent
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in the December 2018 quarter, up from 4.0 percent (revised) last quarter, Stats...
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1.3KNews and ViewsWork visa proposals a step in the right direction
A set of proposals designed to help regions address their skilled labour shortages, while still ensuring New Zealanders are first in line...
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1.2KNews and ViewsProposed temporary visa changes welcomed by horticulture
Addressing labour needs by region will lead to more productive primary industries, says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman.
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Temporary visa changes heading in right direction
Streamlining of procedures and new regional skills shortage lists are useful features of proposed changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas, Federated Farmers...
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1.4KFast FactsSkills shortages hurting employers
Difficulties in finding staff with suitable skill levels are reaching critical levels for the majority of employers, who identify skills shortages as...
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1.3KFast FactsChamber supports changes to Employment Relations Bill
The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce supports the recently announced changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, but chief executive Leeann Watson...
