Employment
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio
One in six positions to go at MoH
One in six positions are being axed at the Ministry of Health as part of government spending cuts. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Study reveals workers are more satisfied with flexible work conditions
Workers who have hybrid working conditions are more satisfied and quit less. Audio
Jobs for Nature programme comes to an end
Conservation projects around the country are in jeopardy, as funding through the previous government's Jobs for Nature programme comes to an end. Kate Green reports. Audio
Workers more satisfied with flexible working conditions: Study
A new study into flexible working conditions shows those who have the option to work from home, may be more satisfied and less likely to leave their jobs. Otago Business School's Dr Paula O'Kane spoke… Audio
An HR expert's tips on what to do if you're facing redundancy
There are many people around the country doing it tough right now, as unemployment continues to rise. Audio
Health NZ asks staff to pay back money, despite owing them billions
The Nurses Organisation says staff are being asked to pay it back money given in error.
Warning as ambulance staff take strike action
The ambulance drivers' union says industrial action will continue until a settlement is reached - and could go on for 12 months. Audio
Air NZ aims to get more pilots in the sky with new programme
Air New Zealand has a new programme that's aiming to get a new class of pilots into the skies. Captain David Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
St John ambulance staff strike over pay
Thousands of Hato Hone St John ambulance staff are striking today after six months of unsuccessful pay talks. The New Zealand Ambulance Association secretary Mark Quin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What perks do MPs really get?
Turns out, accommodation allowances are just the beginning.
Another 146 job losses for Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.
Education Ministry to cut 150 more jobs
The Education Ministry has confirmed it's cutting nearly 150 more jobs. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Further disruptions for Auckland commuters due to strikes
Nearly 50 rail maintenance workers employed by CAF are refusing to do overtime or fix trains, on top of 500 staff from the city's rail operator who've been striking since the weekend. Rail and… Audio
The jobs that get paid more than they used to
Workers in financial and insurance services - and electricity, gas, water and waste services - are now paid significantly more compared to the average wage than they used to be, data shows.
More strikes to affect already under-pressure Auckland trains
Auckland commuters are being warned of more train cancellations as maintenance workers join strike action.
Do beneficiaries pay tax?
The government says people on a benefit won't see any tax changes. Here is why.
Strike set to cause train woes in Auckland today
Auckland train services will be running at only half the usual frequency at peak times.
How does sick leave work and what's changing?
And why do part-time workers have the same number of days off, anyway?
Top plumbing apprentice wants to see more women in the industry
Maria Contreras Huerta was the only girl in her Wintec training classes. It'd be great to see that change, she says.
