Employer Bulletin | 2 February
Total exports were valued at $80.7 billion in the year ended December 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ.
“This is the first time that annual exports have reached $80 billion,” international accounts spokesperson Viki Ward said.
The value of total exports in the year ended December 2025 increased by $9.9 billion (14 percent), compared with December 2024.
In today’s Bulletin:
- Employer successfully appeals finding of constructive dismissal
- Issuing trespass notice falls short of following employment processes
- Orchard worker’s claim fails to bear fruit in the Authority
- Employer successfully recovers half a year of overpayment
- Injured employee receives dismissal by text message
- Seven news updates of interest for employers including:
- Government provides additional support for storm hit farmers and growers
- Consumers price index: December 2025 quarter
- Collins to be appointed head of Law Commission
- Common sense on health and safety will save up to $3 billion
- Employment indicators: December 2025
- New Zealand’s annual exports reach $80 billion
- Budget date announced
- Nine bills open for submission
If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line team on 0800 800 362.
