Corrections has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand Labour Hire to help find jobs for 150 released prisoners and offenders across the country.
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Govt up-skill initiative sees former inmates gain employment
Employers got the opportunity to see how they can provide jobs to offenders. Corrections Minister Louise Upston hosted an employer breakfast today showcasing Corrections training to address industry skills shortages to employers.
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Mental Health workers lodge claim for pay equity
Two of the country's largest unions have lodged a pay equity claim with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) on behalf of thousands of community mental health workers. The move comes less than two weeks out from a significant pay rise for their colleagues in the disability support and aged care sectors.
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Auckland housing project creates more homes and jobs
A new housing development in central Auckland is expected to provide hundreds of jobs with up to 1,500 homes. The government says the new development will address the city's urgent need for increased housing supply.
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Māori driver licence programme questioned
The government will spend $4 million on a programme to help young Māori get their driver licences and into employment. However, the initiative has received some criticism by Hobson's Pledge saying it shouldn't be limited to just Māori.
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Employment opportunities for Northland youth
Close to 200 jobs are up for grabs for disadvantaged youth in Northland. The opportunity follows a deal between a local youth provider and Hubhaus, an international business that has only recently established itself in Northland.
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NewsMental health and addictions sectors expect skilled staff losses
A body representative for a number of non-government mental health and addiction service groups says a staff exodus is looming with higher wages luring staff to the aged care and disability sectors. Platform Trust Chief executive Marion Blake says she's seeking urgent talks with government to prevent a pending crisis to continue helping those who need it most.
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Pineapple Lumps, Jaffas, Buzz Bars and Pinky Bars could be saved
Mondelez International are exploring opportunities to keep some confectionery production in New Zealand, this is following phase one of the consultative process around the Cadbury factory closure in Dunedin.
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TAHUA 2017: Kaikohe youth crying out for help and opportunity
Northland holds one of the highest unemployment rates in the country and youth in Kaikohe are crying out for help and opportunity. How will the Budget reduce youth unemployment for Māori?
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NewsTAHUA 2017: $64.4m to support people into Employment
Budget 2017 invests $64.4 million of new operating funding to help people move off benefits and into work.
