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EMA welcomes long-awaited overhaul of Holidays Act
Source: EMA The Government’s announcement to repeal and replace the Holidays Act is a long-overdue fix to a system that has caused confusion and cost for both employers and employees, says...
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Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers – NZCTU
Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of employment,...
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Defence News – NZDF throws weight into Cook Islands infrastructure work
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The full team of New Zealand Army engineers and support staff has arrived on the small island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands, where...
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Business Canterbury – Proposed Employment Leave Act the reset businesses were looking for
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the proposed Employment Leave Act which is set to replace the long-criticised Holidays Act – one of the most significant legislative resets for employers in...
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New sick leave reductions will leave retail workers feeling queasy
Source: Workers First Union Minister Brooke van Velden continues to find fresh ways of making life worse for New Zealand’s workers with a new sick leave policy announced today that will...
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Women, casual, & part-time workers worse off with Holidays Act overhaul – PSA
Source: PSA The Government is prioritising saving money for employers, over the rights of women, casual and part-time workers to fair compensation for being sick and working public holidays. Workplace Relations...
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Immigration – NZAMI welcomes changes to resident visa rules – provided English is set at reasonable level
Source: New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment (NZAMI) The New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment is applauding changes to residency rules, but says they’ll succeed only if the...
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Aviation – Airways New Zealand announces 2025 full year results
Source: Airways NZ 492,037 flights safely managed through 30 million square kilometres of airspace No WorkSafe notifiable events involving our people Net operating profit after tax of $11.9m $10 million dividend...
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Ombudsman – Whistle-blower’s action prompts Health NZ to strengthen nationwide safety checks for adults working with children
Source: Office of the Ombudsman A decision by a hospital whistle-blower to go to the Ombudsman has led Health New Zealand to strengthen nationwide safety checks on employees and contractors working...
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Chartered Accountants of Singapore Ranked Second Most Trusted Profession in the Country
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – Doctors may save lives, but Chartered Accountants of Singapore are winning trust in the boardroom. A new...
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Speech to Employers and Manufacturers Association announcing Cabinet decisions on new employment leave legislation
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon everyone, thank you for that warm introduction, and as always, it is a pleasure to be here. I know many of you are juggling busy...
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Wellesley Street off-ramp reopened
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised the Wellesley Street off-ramp in Grafton has now reopened following a fatality this morning. Police would like to thank everyone for their patience and...
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Overhaul of broken Holidays Act on the way
Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act giving confidence and certainty to both employers and employees,...
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First Rural Training Hub coming to South Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson, are in Hāwera today for the ninth stop on...
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Wellesley Street off-ramp closed following incident
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays in Grafton following a fatality this morning. Emergency services are in attendance on State Highway 16 at the Wellesley Street...
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Daytime closures in November for essential rebuild on SH25A
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 25A, one of Coromandel’s key routes, will require daytime closures for 2 weeks in November to allow for essential rebuild work. NZ Transport...
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It’s not a game to blame and shame
Source: Privacy Commissioner 23 Sept 2025, 08:00 Retail crime is a serious issue. The Privacy Commissioner has been engaging with retailers, who paint a grim picture of the challenges they...
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Foreign Policy Group Slams Secrecy around NZ Position on Palestine, Calls for Sanctions – Te Kuaka
Source: Te Kuaka Progressive foreign policy group Te Kuaka has slammed the Government’s secrecy around New Zealand’s position on Palestinian statehood. New Zealand has not announced its position yet, with...
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Update: Police release photos to assist in identifying deceased man, Heathcote Valley
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Sergeant Chris Power: Police can now release images of the backpack, and its contents, located with the man found deceased on Horotane Valley...
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New residence pathways a win for employers and skilled migrants – EMA
Source: EMA The government’s newly announced residence pathways will give businesses greater certainty and help fill critical skills gaps across manufacturing and other sectors, says the EMA. The changes finally acknowledge...
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Privacy Commissioner – It’s not a game to blame and shame
Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Retail crime is a serious issue. The Privacy Commissioner has been engaging with retailers, who paint a grim picture of the challenges they currently face...
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Northland News – Missing voting papers? Request Special Vote
Source: Northland Regional Council Election officials are urging Northlanders who have not received their voting papers for next month’s local body election to request a Special Vote. Dale Ofsoske, the Northland...
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BusinessNZ – New residency pathways hammer home value of trades
Source: BusinessNZ Two new immigration pathways for skilled trades and technicians reinforces the value of trades as part of New Zealand’s economy, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says immigration...
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Renewing your Maritime Transport Operator Certificate – thank you for your help
Source: Maritime New Zealand For the first time since they were introduced in 2014, Maritime Transport Operator Certificates (MTOC) have started to expire – they have a 10-year life. Thank...
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Road closed, Great South Road, Ngāruawāhia
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to avoid Great South Road near Starr Road in Ngāruawāhia due to a electrical pole transformer undergoing repairs. The closure is to ensure...
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Shovels in the ground for new Defence housing
Source: New Zealand Government The largest Defence housing project in decades is officially underway, delivering modern homes for military families and driving job growth in regional communities, Associate Defence Minister...
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New residence options to bolster workforce
Source: New Zealand Government More Kiwi businesses will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need, with the Government’s introduction of two new skilled migrant residence pathways....