Business & Markets

Teaching borders official skill shortage list

The government is considering fast-tracking work visas for foreign teachers by recognising teaching as an official skill shortage area. The Ministry of Business,... Read More

Commercial cray fisher convicted and fined

A Whitianga commercial fisherman and his company have been fined more than $8,000 for failing to record almost 500kg of crayfish caught in the under-pressure CRA2... Read More

Alcohol warning label to be mandatory

All alcoholic drinks in New Zealand will soon have to come with a label warning of the risks of drinking while pregnant. The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial... Read More

Migrant workers exploited in remote BOP stores

The Employment Court has ruled three migrant employees working in stores in two remote Bay of Plenty towns will receive $10,000 each in compensation. The stores... Read More

2018 census to be reviewed following low turnout

Statistics New Zealand has asked two independent experts to review the low turnout for this year's census, which followed a 'digital first' model.... Read More

Improved safety needed in forestry sector - MPs

Politicians have responded with shock to revelations from forestry and wood processing workers at a symposium on the future of work in the industry. FIRST Union's... Read More

Car boot sale to help children in need

Stall holders at a car boot sale being held in Whakatane this weekend will be doing their part to help children in need. The car boot sale is being held at Whakatane... Read More

New vibrant workspace in Tauranga

The new community workspace The Kollective, opens officially on Monday October 15, with a blessing of the building taking place this morning. Members from all... Read More

Chorus operation identifies employment breaches

A Labour Inspectorate operation targeting Chorus subcontractors has found that nearly all of the subcontractors identified are breaching employment standards. The... Read More

Fuel companies denying ’fleecing’ claims

Fuel companies are pushing back against the Prime Minister's claim that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump. With petrol prices reaching record... Read More

Tauranga eclipses Auckland again 

Tauranga is emerging as New Zealand's most cost-effective logistics hub for importers and distributors, according to an independent study. The analysis found... Read More

Read Bros reign supreme at business awards

Last year Read Bros celebrated 150 years in business, and this year they were named the supreme winner of the Hauraki-Coromandel Business Awards. The Thames... Read More