Employer Bulletin | 28 April 2026
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Here's what is leading the news for employers this week:
Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off the benefit and into work over the year to March 2026, even as economic conditions remain challenging.
“5,580 more people left the benefit for work during the year ending March 2026 compared to the same period the year before,” Louise Upston says.
“Quarterly comparisons are also positive, with 24,615 exits from a main benefit into work during the March 2026 quarter – up 1,347 from the March 2025 quarter.
“We’re facing tough economic conditions, both at home and internationally, but these numbers matter – they represent lives turned around for thousands of New Zealanders.”
The latest benefit figures also show a decrease in the number of people receiving a working age main benefit.
In today’s Bulletin:
Interim injunction halts redundancy process
Farm employer failed to justify dismissal
General termination clause sufficient to terminate on grounds of redundancy
Employee’s drawn-out resignation not found to be constructive dismissal
Dismissal after workplace incident found unjustified
Six news updates of interest for employers including:
Moody’s highlights the need for balanced books
Independent oversight of infrastructure investment
Annual inflation at 3.1 percent in March 2026
Board appointed to protect property rights
Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions
Ten Bills open for submission
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