Employment
Record low unemployment leaves most sectors crying out for workers
New Stats NZ's figures show the unemployment rate holding steady at 3.2 percent, in large part this is due to the closed borders and lack of flow of skilled migrants and workers. However, this is… Audio
Waiheke restaurateur offers free training and apprencticeships
An Auckland restaurateur is offering free training and an apprencticeship programme in a bid to curb a serious shortage in hospitality workers. Nick Jones owns Waiheke Island's Mudbrick Vineyard and… Audio
Lawyer on ACC public holiday advice
An employment lawyer says it's completely wrong to tell companies to pay workers for public holidays if they are off work on ACC.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently said the… Audio
What happens if you’ve got long Covid and can’t work?
Research suggests anywhere between 10 and 30 percent of people who get Covid-19 end up developing Long Covid. What happens if that impacts your ability to work? Audio
Skilled worker shortages costing businesses millions
A major manufacturer of waterjets for boats fears it could miss out on millions of dollars worth of contracts if the government does not address urgent skilled worker shortages.
Unemployment expected to drop lower when new labour market data revealed
First quarter labour market data to be released on Wednesday is expected to show unemployment fell to around 3 percent from a record 3.2 percent in the last three months of 2021.
Port worker deaths a reminder more needs to be done - Union chief
Unions say New Zealand still has a huge amount of work to do on health and safety as International Workers' Day is marked.
Lawyer objects to employers paying for public holidays of workers on ACC
An employment lawyer says it is completely wrong to tell companies to pay workers for public holidays if they are on ACC.
Initiative to promote 'benefits' of older workers welcomed
A new government plan will help reduce ageism in the workforce and push the value of older workers, Age Concern says. Audio
Pressure mounts for inquiry into safety of port workers after two deaths in a week
Pressure to investigate safety at ports is mounting after the second death of a port worker in a week.
Farm worker salaries rose an average 14% in two years - survey
Rising salaries for farm workers are due to a tight labour market, forcing farm managers to do more to retain staff, according to Rabobank.
Funding announced for pest control, revegetation jobs
More than 50 nature-based jobs are being created in Auckland as part of the region's Covid-19 recovery.
Maritime Union calls for port safety inquiry after 2 deaths
A person died at Lyttelton Port yesterday while coal was being loaded onto a ship; that is the second tragedy at one of the country's ports in less than a week. Lyttelton Port Company said the… Audio
Elise Bohan: looking to the future of our species
What is the future of our species? As technology becomes more and more a part of our daily lives, we may become something different to human down the line. Elise Bohan has written the book on it. Audio
Worker shortage bites as civil construction sector booms
The civil construction industry is not training enough new workers to keep up with the boom in roading and infrastructure projects.
A report by the Civil Workforce Forum and Civil Contractors New… Audio
'Brain drain' of young skilled workers from NZ as borders open
With the borders finally open, a brain drain of skilled young workers is now underway. Young people are booking flights, quitting their jobs and moving overseas.
Last week, the Ministry of Business… Audio
Pasifika media company introduces period leave
A Pasifika media company is bringing in menstrual and menopause leave for its union members.
Women at Pacific Media Network can take up to 12 days off a year and it's now mandatory for the office to… Video, Audio
Young worker sixth killed at NZ ports in six years
The father of the young man who died at Ports of Auckland yesterday was working there when the tragedy unfolded.
Tributes are pouring out for 26 year old Atiroa Tuaiti, who leaves behind his partner… Audio
'Nothing else can be done': Frustrated health workers agree on strike action
Thousands of allied health workers will strike next month due to a lack of progress in lengthy pay negotiations.
Allied health workers vote to strike during May
Thousands of health workers will strike next month following lengthy pay negotiations.
The Public Services Association union confirmed that DHB health workers will hold a 24-hour strike on the 16th… Audio
