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  • Employer Bulletin | 07 October

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    The launch of a new data tool will provide Kiwis with better access to important data, Statistics Minister Andrew Bayly says.
     
    “To grow our economy and improve productivity we must adopt smarter ways of working, which means taking a more data driven approach to decision-making. 

  • Employer Bulletin | 30 September

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    Injury statistics for work-related claims give information about claims accepted by ACC for work-related injuries.

  • Employer Bulletin | 23 September

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    Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says upcoming changes to the Employment Relations Act will provide greater certainty for contractors and businesses.

  • Employer Bulletin | 16 September

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    Inland Revenue can begin processing GST returns for businesses affected by a historic legislative drafting error, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says.

  • Employer Bulletin | 09 September

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    Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says Cabinet reached another milestone on fixing the Holidays Act with approval of the consultation exposure draft of the Bill ready for release next week to participants.
     

  • Employer Bulletin | 02 September

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    Quarterly linked employer-employee data (LEED) provides statistics on filled jobs, job flows, worker flows, mean and median earnings for continuing jobs and new hires, and total earnings. 

  • Employer Bulletin | 26 August

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    The coalition Government is providing immediate relief to employers with upcoming seasonal peaks by creating a new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV).

  • Employer Bulletin | 19 August

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    The coalition Government is supporting the growth of New Zealand’s horticulture and viticulture industries, by revitalising the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme and increasing the cap on the number of workers to 20,750 for the 2024/25 season.

  • Employer Bulletin | 12 August

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    Labour market statistics provide a picture of the New Zealand labour market, including unemployment and employment rates, demand for labour, and changes in wages and salaries.

    In the June 2024 quarter, compared with the March 2024 quarter, the:

  • Employer Bulletin | 05 August

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    The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 5.4 percent in the 12 months to the June 2024 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ.

  • Employer Bulletin | 29 July

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    After receiving more than 740 submissions in the first 20 days, Regulation Minister David Seymour is asking the Ministry for Regulation to extend engagement on the early childhood education regulation review by an extra two weeks.

  • Employer Bulletin | 15 July

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    The coalition Government is proud to announce the launch of its Climate Strategy, a comprehensive and ambitious plan aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change and preparing for its future effects, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says.

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