Government to set up Ministerial Advisory Group to review aged care sector funding
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo / Mark Mitchell Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Associate Minister of…
Visa-free travel to NZ opened up for Chinese tourists travelling via Australia
An NZeTA costs $17 and can take up to 72 hours to process. Stanford said China is the…
Labour unveils targeted capital gains tax to fund free doctor visits
“Right now, our tax system rewards property speculation instead of the people creating jobs and growing the economy.…
Mega-strike in Hamilton: About 10,000 public sector workers walk off the job
She said she had participated in strikes several times over the years, but the circumstances leading to Thursday’s…
Northland public sector workers join nationwide ‘mega strike’ over pay and safety
“It’s about the future of our country. It’s about standing up for fairness, dignity and the essential services…
WorkSafe releases new forestry guidelines in hopes of reducing harm in the industry
The Approved Code of Practice highlights WorkSafe’s expectations for managing health and safety within the sector. This time…
Civil Aviation Authority takes on ‘watchdog’ role as operators meet first deadline for new drug and alcohol rules
Dobson said aviation has numerous safety-sensitive roles and activities occurring at once, “and if something does go wrong,…
Leaders, property sector helps drive NZ stocks higher – Market close
Price said there had been limited direction from overseas markets overnight, and trade at the end of school…
Mood of the Boardroom: Mānuka honey sector eyes growth despite US tariffs and trade challenges
“Hives were at half a million in 2014. They’re back at half a million now, having peaked at…
Major energy users call for stronger backup as Huntly remains key to supply
Among those who felt the brunt of escalating costs were industrial companies, who have experienced a 34% increase…
Aviation fuel: NZ needs to keep up as Australia on track for $40b sustainable transport fuel sector, industry says
That group is called the Saf Industry Roundtable. Saf can be produced from sources including farm and forestry…
Health NZ asks ERA to set doctors’ pay in unusual public sector move
“Genuinely, I think it’s a good thing. I think it’s a good thing that Health NZ is making…