All working New Zealanders can look forward to more employment benefits due to significant changes in employment law as of May 6. An advocate for employees who have been victims of unfair dismissals says the changes are overdue.
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NewsBig Ben, small wages? Iconic pie makers on strike
The low cost favorite Big Ben Pies is "regrettably brought to you by low wages," says FIRST Union.
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Moana NZ workers strike for living wage
Fisheries workers at the country's largest iwi-owned fishing company, Moana New Zealand, are taking strike action today and demanding to be paid the living wage.
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Opportunities for Māori in MIT's new $55mil tech facility
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins says the government can do more for Māori employment. This comes as a new $55mil tech facility is announced for the Manukau Institute of Technology.
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Living wage to rise following minimum wage increase
New Zealand's 'living wage' is set to rise from $20.55 to $21.15. It comes after the minimum wage was lifted today.
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Minimum wage to lift from $16.50 to $17.70
The minimum wage across Aotearoa is set to lift from $16.50 to $17.70 today. E tū welcomes the lift but says it doesn't go far enough.
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New employment hub for rangatahi launches in Whakatane
The new Tū Maia Rangatahi Hub in Whakatane will help more rangatahi, in the area gain skills and find employment.
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East Coast sheep shearing gang keeping tradition alive
In the region with the highest unemployment rates in NZ, Sheep shearing and wooldhandling traditions on the East Coast are being kept alive by Tui Hyde, who is providing jobs for the next generation.
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Te Whare Wānanga unclear on polytech merger impact
The government has proposed merging all 16 polytechnics into one and significantly reforming industry training organisations to address falling enrolments and millions of dollars in deficits in a “broken” sector.
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More funds promised to tackle regional challenges
An investment of up to $82.4mil from the Provincial Growth Fund will go towards initiatives to grow skills and employment following an announcement by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this morning.
