Employer Bulletin | 26 January
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November.
“Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the election date early in the year ensures New Zealanders have certainty,” Mr Luxon says. “Kiwis can also have certainty that our government will continue governing throughout the year to deliver on our plan to fix the basics and build the future."
“When we took office, the country was going in the wrong direction, and it’s taken a lot of hard work in the last two years to start turning things around."
“Through careful economic management and by stopping wasteful spending, inflation has fallen from over 7 per cent under Labour to just 3 per cent now – resulting in considerable interest rate drops, taking pressure off homeowners."
“The economy is picking up, with increasing business and consumer confidence, building and manufacturing taking off, and exports doing incredibly well."
In today’s Bulletin:
- Employer found to have misled employee with meeting invitation
- Authority finds employer acted fairly in sexual harassment investigation
- Authority comes down hard on disengaged employer
- Verbal acceptance held insufficient while still negotiating terms
- Authority grants application for interim reinstatement
- Seven news updates of interest for employers including: General Election to be held on 7 November; Farmers and growers encouraged to seek support; Employment indicators: November 2025; Government invests $3.69 million to boost regional tourism; Government backs economic growth in Southland; Manufacturing starts year by shifting up a gear; NZ accepts Vice Chair role at upcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference.
- Ten bills open for submission
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