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OAG puts Govt on notice re Solid Energy
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:49:51 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
The Auditor General has said she wants to see ‘accountability to both Parliament and the public’ on the circumstances surrounding Solid Energy’s near-failure, says Labour’s SOEs spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Real Journeys named preferred bidder for Cardrona Alpine Res
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:45 +1200 | Real Journeys
Key New Zealand tourism player Real Journeys has been named today as the preferred bidder in the sale of Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka. More >>
Decision on Solid Energy management inquiry
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:03 +1200 | Controller and Auditor-General
“I have given considerable thought to requests that I carry out an inquiry into the management, governance, and oversight of Solid Energy Limited. My staff have visited both the Treasury and Solid Energy to obtain enough information for me to ...More >>
Engineering Appointment Bolsters Regional Economic Growth
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:19:48 +1200 | Cunningham Communications
A leading New Zealand hydraulic engineering company based in Nelson is producing significant benefits to the local economy, since appointing a prominent South Island hydraulic engineer last year.More >>
Why They're Rioting in Sweden
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:36:53 +1200 | John Spritzler
The Guardian article here describes rioting in Sweden against "unemployment and poverty." The article reports that: "After decades of practising the Swedish model of generous welfare benefits, Stockholm has reduced the role of the state since the 1990s, spurring ...More >>
40% Of Kiwis Looking For New Job In 2013
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:13 +1200 | SEEK
A new job is on the cards for many Kiwis in 2013, reveals research released by SEEK New Zealand today. More >>
“Outstanding" Mitsubishi dealers collect Diamond accolades
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:44 +1200 | Mitsubishi Motors
Seven Mitsubishi Motors dealers, from Auckland to Timaru, were awarded the company’s prestigious Diamond Dealer accolade at a black-tie celebration in Queenstown on 18 May.More >>
Clever Kiwis vie for export awards
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:55:35 +1200 | Employers And Manufacturers Association
New Zealand designers and suppliers of jewellery, yacht masts and aeroplane safety checks are doing such good business on distant shores; they are among finalists in the Air New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2013.More >>
Vulnerable families need counselling support
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:47:38 +1200 | New Zealand Association of Counsellors
Vulnerable families and children are increasingly being denied access to much-needed counselling services, the New Zealand Association of Counsellors is warning. More >>
MIE secures farmer mandate for meat industry reform
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:46:41 +1200 | Meat Industry Excellence
A week after meetings in Te Kuiti and Gisborne, Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) has secured a farmer mandate to pursue a value and growing meat industry. More >>
Shill bidding costs car company more than $165,000
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:38:29 +1200 | Commerce Commission
An Auckland-based car company has been sentenced today in the Auckland District Court on 13 charges under the Fair Trading Act. The Auto Co (Millenium) Ltd has been fined $42,000 plus court costs of $1727.57 after pleading guilty to misleading consumers ...More >>
Disaster averted for state sector workers
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:23:33 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
Changes forced to the State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill (SSPFRB) by Labour and the state sector unions have averted disaster for government workers who were set to lose their redundancy entitlements and employment rights, Labour’s Associate ...More >>
Agribusiness Innovation and Growth 2013
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:20:29 +1200 | University of Waikato
New Zealand’s agritech sector is a $3 billion industry, generating export sales in excess of $700 million a year. Top players in the sector are gathering in Hamilton on the night before Fieldays for a mini-symposium on agribusiness and innovation. ...More >>
Pike River consultation encouraging
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:27:33 +1200 | EPMU
The EPMU is welcoming the start of public consultation into changes to mine health and safety recommended by the Pike River Royal Commission. The union will be encouraging members to participate in the public consultation and is calling on employers to ...More >>
Upper North Island Business Optimism Remains High
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:02:15 +1200 | Tauranga Chamber of Commerce
Business confidence amongst Northern region firms has continued to improve this quarter with a net 45% of respondents believing that the New Zealand business situation will improve, up from 43% last quarter and more than twice the net confidence for this ...More >>
Avoiding Skills Shortages In Business
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:44:46 +1200 | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New Zealand businesses can avoid skills shortages if they plan ahead, new research has found. More >>
NZ Council of Christian Social Services Backs Living Wage
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:31 +1200 | NZ Council of Christian Social Services
The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) fully supports the Living Wage Campaign. The Council encourages all social services organisations to work towards becoming living wage employers. NZCCSS recognises progress towards this ...More >>
PwC recognised as an attractive employer
Thu, 23 May 2013 10:52:53 +1200 | PwC
PwC has taken home the ‘Most Attractive Employer - Competitive Salary & Employee Benefits Wellington’ special category award at the Randstad Awards, held this morning in Wellington.More >>
Living Wage at Auckland Council could cost ratepayers $17.2m
Thu, 23 May 2013 09:22:59 +1200 | Cameron Brewer
Following on the heels of Hamilton City Council, the adoption of a living wage policy at Auckland Council could be imminent and with the multi-million dollar cost set to be lumped straight onto suburban ratepayers, warns Auckland Councillor for Orakei ...More >>
Gen-i and SAP partner to mobilise NZ business and Government
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:53 +1200 | gen-i
New partnership takes organisations mobile with cloud based out-of-the-box and custom mobile applications for iOS, Android, Windows and BlackBerry platforms. More >>
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