Employment
Plastics factory like 'NZ's own sweatshop' - union
Plastics manufacturer Sistema has been labelled a "sweatshop" by a union, but it says the claims are completely false and the union is using bullying tactics.
A rod for Victoria Uni's back?
Opinion - Was it fair for Victoria University to offer job candidates higher pay as non-union members? Employment lawyer Charles McGuinness responds.
Foreigners 'more willing to put up with the work'
It's not surprising that many dairy farms prefer to employ foreigners, because they are willing to work huge hours to help keep work visas, says a dairy industry veteran.
One in 10 NZers working without employment contract
One in ten New Zealanders work without a written employment contract, new statistics have shown, though it is a legal requirement.
One in ten working without written employment contract
Workplace Relations Minister Michael Woodhouse is asking officials for more information in response to revelations that one in ten employees in New Zealand are working without a written contract. Audio
Time for honest talk about barriers to work - Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister has defended efforts to get NZ job seekers into the regions, saying the government needs to look at why they are not taking up work. Video, Audio
MSD defends fruit picking work scheme
The Ministry of Social Development is defending a work scheme which places locals in fruit picking jobs, despite the fact that only half of them complete their contract or remain in work. Audio
PM's attack on NZ workers 'shameful' - Bradford
Opinion - John Key used immigration as an excuse to mount a shameful attack on New Zealand workers, writes Sue Bradford
Video: Andrew Little on New Zealand workers
In Focus - Labour Party leader Andrew Little tells Morning Report the government and employers must make an effort to get young people into work. In Focus - Labour Party... Video
Growers back PM on NZers' poor work ethic
Orchardists and grape growers have backed up John Key's comments on the difficulties of getting beneficiaries into seasonal work.
Immigrant workers needed due to NZers' work ethic, drug use - PM
The Prime Minister has defended bringing in immigrants to do New Zealand jobs, even in low-skilled work like fruit picking. Audio
Immigrants needed as some Kiwis have bad work ethic, PM says
A Hawkes Bay apple grower is backing the Prime Minister's comments that immigrants are needed to fill jobs because too many locals are drug users or have a bad work ethic. Audio
Worker at motor inn not paid for three months
A Lewis Pass motor inn and cafe that failed to pay a migrant worker for three months' work has been ordered to pay almost $20,000.
Exports could be affected by horticulture worker shortage
New Zealand's exports could suffer if demand for horticulture workers isn't met, a primary industries training organisation says.
Pension age lift raises fears for Aussie workers
The Australian government's plan to raise the pension age has left some older jobseekers "terrified" of seeking work in a prejudicial environment.
Contracting bill faces opposition from employers
A Bill adding minimum wage requirements for contractors will only cause problems if it passes, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says.
Wine industry worker treatment 'putting sales in danger'
Serious breaches of employment standards among contractors operating in Marlborough vineyards are threatening the wine industry's reputation, says a labour inspector.
Statistician denies political interference over job seeker figures
The Government Statistician has been forced to defend her independence after claims there was political interference with the labour figures.
266 hairdressers given work visas
Of the 200,000 people issued work visas last year, 266 were hairdressers, 104 dairy farmers, 17 sales and marketing managers and 42 cafe managers. Opposition parties are outraged. Audio
Employers back overseas workers to get the job done
New Zealand companies would not fill vacancies if they did not recruit workers from overseas, an employment agency says.
