Employment
Archives NZ, National Library to cut 27 roles
The Department of Internal Affairs wants to bring the two organisations under the joint leadership of the Chief Archivist and National Librarian.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio
South Waikato mayor on potential mill closure
The union representing workers at the latest paper mill slated to close is calling on the government to consider subsidies. Mayor of South Waikato Gary Petley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 November 2024
In today's episode, 230 jobs are on the line at the Kinleith paper mill in Tokoroa; gang members prepare for the gang patch ban which comes into force at midnight, and Police prepare for the… Audio
230 mill jobs on the line in Tokoroa
Around 230 workers could lose ther jobs if the Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa discontinues paper production next year. Staff were called to a meeting this morning where they were told that manufacturing… Audio
The Kiwi business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Aucklander helping pick up the pieces of migrant exploitation.
The business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Auckland businessman who's helping to pick up the pieces of Indian migrant exploitation. Audio
Number of job ads continues to fall
The pressure on New Zealand's labour market is continuing to increase, with the number of job advertisements falling for three months in a row.
Young Kiwi rides high learning ancient equestrian craft
Sophia Stratford is following an ancient pathway, learning to make saddles through one of London's Worshipful Companies and she's given up a lot to get there.
How a Christmas party can put a damper on your career
Here are some dramatic ways end-of-year functions have disrupted workplaces.
More public sector redundancies to come
And those who have kept their jobs say they are exhausted dealing with the workload. Audio
Analysis shows more cuts to public sector to come
Thousands of public service jobs have been slashed in the last year, and an RNZ analysis shows there are still big cuts to come. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Changes ahead for the mail, and posties aren't happy
Posties say proposals that include job cuts, price increases, communal delivery points and fewer deliveries and postal outlets threaten the NZ way of life. Audio
Changes are on the way for NZ Post, and posties aren't happy
Posties say proposals to NZ Post that include job cuts, price increases, communal delivery points and fewer deliveries and postal outlets threaten our culture. Audio
How many public sector roles are going, and from where?
RNZ is tracking the number of roles cut from the public service since the coalition government took power in 2023.
Health NZ Commissioner steps in to stop staff losing Milo
The man in charge of the country's public health system has stepped in to ensure all staff can still have a drink of Milo at work.
1000 applicants for one job: a woman's year-long job hunt
Job hunters say it's a tough year.
The 200,000 'workplace' accidents paid for people working from home
Injuries caused by things such as lifting and carrying were most common, new data hows.
Job ad seeking voluntary cleaners removed, firm apologises
A job ad asking for voluntary cleaners has been taken down, with the company apologising for an error in judgement.
Departing NZME journalist urges followers to ditch podcast
Frances Cook claims she's had her podcast "taken".
