Employer Bulletin | 17 November
Up to $450 million of new deals and partnerships were concluded this week at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced.
More than 20 Memorandums of Understanding and supply agreements between New Zealand and Chinese companies were signed during Mr McClay’s visit to CIIE. More than 80 New Zealand companies participated from a diverse array of sectors.
“The new ‘Grass-Fed’ standard is one example of this government supporting New Zealand exporters, where it is working with industry to promote New Zealand’s agricultural sector to drive farmgate returns,” Mr McClay says.
In today’s Bulletin:
- Predetermination in meeting compromises case for incapacity
- Unfounded accusations of theft cause unjustified dismissal
- Organisation penalised for unlawful deduction and breaching settlement
- Employee made redundant in surprise meeting
- Employee’s grievance is out of time but can still chase wage arrears
- Eight news updates of interest for employers including: Traffic congestion-busting Bill passes third reading; New China-NZ deals and partnerships worth $450m; McClay promoting trade in China, UAE, India, Singapore and Australia; Rural Support Trust funding boost to further help storm-hit southerners; New seasonal visas open 8 December 2025; Net migration gain of 12,400; Australian visitor arrivals increase, and New IP rules to boost research commercialisation.
- Five bills open for submission
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