Employment
'They've had a gutsful': Ambulance officers to take industrial action
The officers are "angry and down on morale" over a stalemate in their pay talks, according to their union.
Proposed public sector job cuts top 5000
It comes as the Transport Agency says another 38 roles could go, taking RNZ's calculation of total public sector job losses to more than 5000.
'Hours of unpaid labour' to qualify: Call for paid placements
Teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers have marched to Parliament pleading for payment while they train for the job.
Out of work govt worker helping others
Out of work government worker Paula speaks to Lisa Owen about helping others in the same boat navigate the realities of unemployment. Audio
Govt urged to make deeper public service cuts
The government is again facing criticism over its job cuts - but this time, with arguments they're too shallow. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
One in six of funded visa scheme workers overstaying
More than 1200 people arrived to work in jobs connected to the recovery effort since last year's Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods, on a fees-free visa.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Audio
Petition for paid student placements delivered to parliament
A petition calling for paid healthcare, education and social work training is set to be delivered to parliament. Paid Placements Aotearoa's Bex Howells spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
PSA concerned more job cuts to public sector to come
Nicola Willis says public service workforce structures could still change, with the Government focusing on the "frontline" - meaning there could be more changes to the "back office". Public Service… Audio
Amid public service cuts, a jump in parents struggling with school fees
It is unusual for parents to be so proactive about telling the school they were struggling to pay fees, a principal says. Audio
Fed-up students seek end to unpaid work while training
Education, healthcare and social work students can work 40 hours a week unpaid on top of study and paid job commitments.
How to slow down and be productive
Work isn't working. We are so busy staying busy, with constant emails and new message apps, we end up exhausted says professor Cal Newport. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, we hear from the Education Minister on the Government's plans to pour $53 million into school-lead teacher training, we also hear from Westlake Boys High principal and Teachers… Audio
The website revealing how much jobs might pay
Recruiters are reporting an unprecedented jump in job applications in the wake of thousands of layoffs across the public and private sectors. But for those seeking new work, a key question often… Audio
'I have $0 in savings': University staff protest over stalled pay talks
Up to 110 members of the Tertiary Education Union took strike action for three hours during the university's open day.
Number of youths not in jobs or education skyrocketing
There are now 82,000 young New Zealanders who are not in education, employment or training, with the unemployment rate set to further increase. Audio
How E tū union ended up taking one of its own to the employment court
The union now must pay its former employee compensation, 12 months' lost remuneration and more to his costs.
Nurses stranded on work visas file complaints against firm
Two complaints have been filed with Immigration New Zealand against a recruitment company in the South Island.
Public Service Commission looks to cut nearly 20% of workforce
The "brutal" change proposal has left many in tears, angry, and feeling like they have been "sold down the river", a staff member says.
