The Government has released a range of economic scenarios today to put significant measures in place to protect jobs and support businesses through the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Haka dedicated to staff of Air New Zealand being made redundant
Kaimahi at Air New Zealand have shared their video in support of staff going through tough times as the company looks at starting redundancy conversations.
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NewsMāori businesses get much needed COVID-19 help
The lockdown period is having an effect on many Māori businesses across the country. While some have been able to adapt to work from home or shift to online platforms others are worried about the long term prospects of their businesses if the lockdown extends beyond the four weeks originally scheduled.
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Pandemic forces Kiwis in Australia to move home
The livelihoods of a third of the Kiwi population living in Australia have been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vicky Rose (Ngāpuhi), who managed the Nerang Neighbourhood Centre on the Gold Coast says despite the availability of financial subsidies for Kiwis, it's hasn't been enough to survive.
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Fruit picking a lifeline for people needing mahi
The horticulture sector is proving to be a lifeline for employees as more New Zealanders are taking up the chance to work in roles, such as picking apples and kiwifruit, during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown
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Jacinda Ardern announces sick leave scheme for essential workers
The Prime Minister announced a sick leave scheme for essential workers today.
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Aotearoa unemployment rates expected to double after COVID-19
New Zealand unemployment rates are expected to double, post-COVID-19.
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Kiwifruit industry providing employment for laid off kaimahi
As the Kiwifruit industry move into harvesting season, finding workers to fill vacancies usually occupied by foreign seasonal workers is proving to be a challenge and an opportunity.
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$4 billion more to pay wages and help whānau
Today Cabinet agreed to increase the putea put aside to pay the wages of those out of work. There is now $9.3 billion budgeted to help Aotearoa kaimahi and whānau.
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Air New Zealand receives $900mil bailout
Air New Zealand will be able to continue with essential services following the government's $900mil financial lifeline.
