All posts tagged "employment"
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1.1KFast FactsGender pay gap smallest since 2012
The gender pay gap was 9.4 percent in the June 2017 quarter, down from 12.0 percent in the June 2016 quarter, Stats...
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1.3KNews and ViewsHigh school driver licensing policy welcomed
Local Government New Zealand welcomes the release of the Labour Party’s School Leavers’ Toolkit, which includes a promise to introduce driving classes...
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1.1KFast FactsUnemployment rate down to 4.8 percent
The unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in the June 2017 quarter (down from 4.9 percent in the March 2017 quarter) Stats...
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1.2KFast FactsCreating a life outside the wire in horticulture
Horticulture New Zealand national seasonal labour coordinator Jerf van Beek told a breakfast function in Wellington, hosted by Corrections Minister Louise Upston...
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1.1KFast FactsCanterbury unemployment remains low
The latest Greater Christchurch Dashboard shows unemployment in Canterbury is increasing but remains well below national levels, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration...
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1.0KFast FactsPrimary industry workforce growing – report
Support service roles are helping to increase employment opportunities in primary sector industries, a new report shows.
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1.9KNews and ViewsModest lift in farm employee salaries
There has been a modest rise in farm employee salaries, the 2017 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Employee Remuneration survey shows.
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1.1KNews and ViewsImmigration thresholds to focus on skills
Changes to immigration settings will help get higher skilled migrants while also safeguarding the positon of New Zealand workers, says BusinessNZ.
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1.2KNews and ViewsEmployers urged to give offenders a chance
Corrections Minister Louise Upston is hosting an event in Hamilton on 20 April 2017 aimed at getting more employers onboard to give...
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1.2KNews and ViewsChanges to better manage immigration
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a package of changes designed to better manage immigration and improve the long-term labour market contribution...
Farmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules https://t.co/SUxsEZblcx
Rabobank survey shows continued strong growth in farm staff pay https://t.co/DORboHdfW8
International workers will help address dairy staff shortage https://t.co/Uz0hz7PFjQ