Today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched the Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work scheme to give thousands of young people a chance to gain qualifications and employment.
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Rangatahi Māori encouraged to enter marine industry
Educationalists from around the country gathered in Auckland for Tuia Te Ako, an event which aims to strengthen Māori learner success. The event has attracted a number of sectors including teachers and training practitioners.
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Record high employment rates among Māori
Employment rates among Māori are the highest they've ever been according to new statistics, especially among rangatahi.
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Māori Television union staff to strike
E tū union members at Māori Televison will walk off the job for 24 hours on August 8 to protest alleged unfair and discriminatory treatment.
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Life-changing drivers' licence programme in high demand
Tairawhiti REAP has become so popular that it's looking for funding to expand.
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Business shouldn't fear domestic violence act-Warehouse CEO
The CEO of New Zealand's largest retail group, The Warehouse, says the new domestic violence act is more cost-effective for businesses in the long run. Pejman Okhovat says employers shouldn't be reluctant to embrace the Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act, which allows victims up to 10 days paid leave.
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New law passed to allow victims of domestic violence 10 days leave
Parliament has passed the Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill which will provide up to ten days' paid leave a year and flexible working arrangements to help deal with the impacts of the violence.
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Bias in govt agencies a barrier to Māori single mums
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter says Māori solo mums experience a number of barriers to returning to work including unconscious bias treatment by government agencies.
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4000 govt staff to strike again today
Up to 4000 government workers will walk off the job for a second strike today to protest against pay levels and work hours.
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Over 1,400 offenders put into employment
Around 70 released prisoners per month are being placed into employment under a government initiative. The programme is designed to help remove some of the barriers released offenders face when trying to turn their lives around.
