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BusinessNZ on Gig economy and more at risk

· November 17, 2025

Source: BusinessNZ The Supreme Court has today ruled that four rideshare drivers should be classified as employees and not contractors, a decision with far-reaching implications for the economy at large, BusinessNZ...

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EMA on Uber decision: Old structures versus new thinking

· November 17, 2025

Source: EMA Today’s Supreme Court decision on the Uber case effectively jams a new way of thinking about work into old legislative structures, says the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association). “While the...

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Consultation begins on Action Plan to support carers

· November 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Consultation has started on a new action plan to recognise unpaid or informal carers and to provide a long-term roadmap for making progress on the issues...

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Minerals Council – Fast-track the right track

· November 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council The Green Party’s announcement today that it will revoke fast-track mining consents is performative nonsense, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “Today we...

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Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles

· November 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help keep additional costs from being passed on...

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Making it faster, easier to issue digital credentials

· November 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new platform to make it easier for Government agencies to issue secure digital credentials will be developed by New Zealand-based company MATTR, Digitising Government and...

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Man drowns at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa

· November 17, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday. captain_andrey The death of a man who died at a Wairarapa beach has been referred...