Category: employment_and_labor
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Māori Business Statistics Show Slight Sales Increase in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, Māori authorities and related businesses saw a slight increase in sales. The total value of sales reached $1,069 million, up $8.2 million (0.8 percent) compared to the June 2024 quarter.…
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Stats NZ Releases Household Labour Force Survey Data for September 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ released the household labour force survey estimated working-age population table for the September 2025 quarter. This table provides the population benchmarks used to produce household labour force survey estimates for the upcoming labour market statistics release. The Government…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyTradeGovernment Stats NZHousehold Labour Force SurveyWorking-Age PopulationSeptember 2025 QuarterLabour Market StatisticsWellingtonGovernment StatisticianStatistics NZ
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FMA Appoints Dr. Philip Stevens as Chief Economist
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has appointed Dr. Philip Stevens as Chief Economist. Stevens brings over 25 years of economics experience, including academic and public sector roles. He holds a doctorate in Economics from…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingEmployment and Labor FMAPhilip StevensSamantha BarrassChief EconomistFinancial Markets AuthorityEconomicsNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Pacific Door Systems Recalls Fire Doors Due to Asbestos Contamination
Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has recalled certain fire-rated doors due to potential asbestos contamination. The contamination involves asbestos fibres impacting one category of fire-rated door ‘cores’ (FRB board) used in Pyropanel fire-rated doors. The FRB board is manufactured by…
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Media Monitor: Nurses Join October Strike in New Zealand
RNZ is reporting that nurses in New Zealand have voted to strike on Oct. 23, the same day primary school teachers and allied health workers plan to strike. It said more than 36,000 nurses who work for Health NZ will…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Auckland House Fire, Election
RNZ is reporting that emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Auckland's Bucklands Beach, where two people have died. It said police have taped off part of Murvale Dr as they investigate. Separately, RNZ reports that…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Digital Driver's Licenses, Gas Exploration
RNZ is reporting that digital driver licences are set to roll out soon as part of the government's sweeping plans for digital transformation and an all-government app. It said the government "remains on track to deliver the first version by…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Tattoo Discrimination, Earthquake Laws, and More
RNZ is reporting that a Māori man was allegedly discriminated against at a Gold Coast venue for having a traditional tattoo. Caleb Pokai, 24, said security guards at The Tropic restaurant would not let him in because of the tā…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Rise Slightly in August 2025
Figures released on September 29, 2025, show a slight increase in seasonally adjusted filled jobs across New Zealand. According to the August 2025 employment indicators, total filled jobs rose by 0.2 percent (4,814 jobs), reaching 2.35 million. Primary industries saw…
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Key Sectors
The ACT Party has released a summary of its recent legislative achievements, focusing on reforms in healthcare, employment, justice, and education. The party emphasizes its commitment to practical solutions and efficient services. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden highlighted changes…
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New Zealand's GDP Declines by 0.9% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's economy experienced a contraction in the June 2025 quarter, according to the latest economic snapshot. The gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.9 percent, a reversal from the 0.9 percent increase in the previous quarter. The decline was…
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
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Media Monitor: Former MP Resigns After Sexist Comments
RNZ is reporting that former Labour MP Stuart Nash has resigned from his job at recruitment agency Robert Walters, after the company initiated a formal review. It said the move follows Nash's apology for telling The Platform a woman is…
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Media Monitor: Police Locate Tom Phillips' Campsite
RNZ is reporting that police believe they have discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months. It said the campsite is about 200 meters from where the younger children were found on Monday. Detective…
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KiwiSaver Shows Resilience with $123 Billion Under Management
The latest KiwiSaver Annual Report indicates the scheme's resilience amid economic challenges. The report, released by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), shows total funds under management grew by 10% to $123 billion, driven by $12.2 billion in contributions and $6.4…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Decrease Slightly in June 2025 Quarter
Figures released by Stats NZ show a slight decrease in filled jobs for the June 2025 quarter. Total actual filled jobs reached 2.26 million. Seasonally adjusted filled jobs were down 0.5 percent (10,560 jobs) compared to the March 2025 quarter.…
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Pacific Door Systems Recalls Fire Doors Due to Asbestos Contamination
Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a recall for certain fire-rated doors due to potential asbestos contamination. The contamination involves asbestos fibres impacting one category of fire-rated door ‘cores’ (known as ‘FRB board’ or ‘FRB core’) used in Pyropanel…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
RNZ is reporting that Health New Zealand's clinical boss said he was unaware nurses were demanding a 3% pay increase as part of strike action this week. It said he was unsure if the demands related to staffing or pay.…
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Armour® Safety Helmet Recall Due to Incorrect Manufacturing Date
Armour Safety Products has issued a recall for a limited number of ARMOUR branded height safety helmets due to an incorrect manufacturing date printed on the verification labels inside the helmets. The printed date was November 2024, instead of the…
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Rise Slightly in July 2025
Figures released on August 28, 2025, show a slight increase in seasonally adjusted filled jobs for July 2025. According to Stats NZ, there was a 0.2 percent rise, equating to 5,503 jobs, bringing the total to 2.35 million filled jobs.…
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Gender Pay Gap Hits Record Low in June 2025 Quarter
New data from Stats NZ reveals a significant decrease in the gender pay gap, dropping to 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter. This is a notable improvement from 8.2 percent in the same period last year and marks the…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Gender pay gapStats NZJune 2025Abby JohnstonLabour MarketWellingtonIncomeStatistics NZ
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Says US Unlikely to Budge on Tariffs
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that the U.S. President will likely not reduce a 15% trade tariff for New Zealand exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay met with his counterpart in Washington this week to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldHealthSportTradeEconomyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFilm and TVMusic RNZChristopher LuxonTodd McClayNicola WillisTrade TariffUnited StatesRNZ News
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New Seasonal Work Visas to Boost Agriculture
Federated Farmers reports that new seasonal work visas will provide farmers and growers with improved access to skilled staff for specialized roles. Karl Dean, Federated Farmers immigration and employment spokesperson, stated, "Once again this Government has listened carefully to what…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Unemployment Rise Leads to Longer Commutes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen to 5.2 percent, a near-five year high, as businesses reduce staff or halt hiring. RNZ said that 156,000 people are out of work. According to RNZ, a Hawke's…
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.2% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached 5.2 percent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. This is up from 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter and 4.7 percent in the June 2024 quarter. The number of…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports pharmacist suspended after baby death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that an intern pharmacist has been suspended by the Pharmacy Council after a two-month-old baby, Bellamere Arwyn Duncan, died after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of phosphate at a Manawatū pharmacy. RNZ said the pharmacist…
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NZ Employment Indicators Show Slight Increase in June 2025
New data indicates a slight increase in filled jobs across all industries in June 2025, rising by 0.1 percent (3,487 jobs) to reach 2.34 million. According to Stats NZ, primary industries saw the most significant growth, with a 0.9 percent…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports missing tramper, nursing shortages, price errors
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a West Coast beekeeper who helped recover bodies after the Erebus air disaster has gone missing while tramping. It said police are concerned for the welfare of the 75-year-old, who was overdue from a…
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New Zealand Firefighters Offered 5.1 Percent Pay Increase
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has offered firefighters a 5.1 percent pay increase over the next three years. The offer, made to the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, also includes increases to some allowances. Negotiations for a collective employment agreement…
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