Employment
One in six of funded visa scheme workers overstaying
More than 1200 people arrived to work in jobs connected to the recovery effort since last year's Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods, on a fees-free visa.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Audio
Petition for paid student placements delivered to parliament
A petition calling for paid healthcare, education and social work training is set to be delivered to parliament. Paid Placements Aotearoa's Bex Howells spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
PSA concerned more job cuts to public sector to come
Nicola Willis says public service workforce structures could still change, with the Government focusing on the "frontline" - meaning there could be more changes to the "back office". Public Service… Audio
Amid public service cuts, a jump in parents struggling with school fees
It is unusual for parents to be so proactive about telling the school they were struggling to pay fees, a principal says. Audio
Fed-up students seek end to unpaid work while training
Education, healthcare and social work students can work 40 hours a week unpaid on top of study and paid job commitments.
How to slow down and be productive
Work isn't working. We are so busy staying busy, with constant emails and new message apps, we end up exhausted says professor Cal Newport. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, we hear from the Education Minister on the Government's plans to pour $53 million into school-lead teacher training, we also hear from Westlake Boys High principal and Teachers… Audio
The website revealing how much jobs might pay
Recruiters are reporting an unprecedented jump in job applications in the wake of thousands of layoffs across the public and private sectors. But for those seeking new work, a key question often… Audio
'I have $0 in savings': University staff protest over stalled pay talks
Up to 110 members of the Tertiary Education Union took strike action for three hours during the university's open day.
Number of youths not in jobs or education skyrocketing
There are now 82,000 young New Zealanders who are not in education, employment or training, with the unemployment rate set to further increase. Audio
How E tū union ended up taking one of its own to the employment court
The union now must pay its former employee compensation, 12 months' lost remuneration and more to his costs.
Nurses stranded on work visas file complaints against firm
Two complaints have been filed with Immigration New Zealand against a recruitment company in the South Island.
Public Service Commission looks to cut nearly 20% of workforce
The "brutal" change proposal has left many in tears, angry, and feeling like they have been "sold down the river", a staff member says.
Teachers' professional body seeks 'radical system changes'
Among the changes, it wants to have have higher entry requirements to "attract a higher calibre of candidates". Audio
More than 800 public service job cuts at MSD, DOC
The Ministry of Social Development's workforce is set to drop by more than 700 now, and the Department of Conservation has confirmed it's cutting 124 jobs.
NZTA to axe 24 more jobs in third round of proposed cuts
The proposed further reduction of 24 jobs will affect staff working on road safety campaigns.
Oranga Tamariki gets warning of legal action
A law firm that works with survivors of abuse in state care says job cuts will further slow down the release of victims' records.
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, Audio