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Up A Mighty River Without A Paddle?
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:28:03 +1200 | Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement
During the last election the centre-right National Party lead by multi-millionaire John Key, said it would partly privatise certain state assets if re-elected. Its main losing rival was the Labour Party, at the time lead by the uncharismatic Phil ...More >>
Workplace survey results stay above sector benchmark
Fri, 24 May 2013 14:16:47 +1200 | New Zealand Police
Levels of engagement by Police staff continue to remain well above the state sector benchmark, its annual independent workplace survey shows. General Manager Human Resources, Alan Cassidy, says results from the 2013 New Zealand Police workplace survey show ...More >>
Jobs For Hawke’s Bay
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:18:32 +1200 | BayBuzz
Thursday I attended a briefing by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment on Hawke’s Bay’s job prospects in coming years. More >>
Collaborate to Put the "Heart of New Zealand" On the Map
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:57:31 +1200 | Aly Cook
What began as one woman's dream to put the Nelson, Tasman & Golden Bay region on the map has become a reality and testimony to the power of collaboration of small businesses working together to achieve a common goal, in what is tough economic times ...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 >>
New Appointment Strengthens Family Enterprise
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:17 +1200 | Plantae Certified Organic Skincare
Plantae Certified Organic Skincare is strengthening its family ethos, with the announcement of Jacinta Priest’s appointment to the Nelson-based enterprise this week. 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 >>
Gold Coast Co.Space + Biz Dojo
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:54 +1200 | The Biz Dojo Auckland
The Gold Coast has long been a mecca for tourists, with its sandy white beaches, laid back lifestyle and a plethora of accommodation options for all budgets - since the late1950s, it had been all the GC needed to survive, prosper and grow. More >>
Global Economic Growth Sluggish, Prospect of Improvement
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:44:36 +1200 | UN News
Global economic growth will continue to be “below potential” this year, according to a report released today by the United Nations that adds that job creation will be vital to spur recovery. More >>
Unliveable Rates from Living Wage
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:09:24 +1200 | Affordable Auckland
The news that Auckland Council is actually taking a serious look at paying all employees, and ensuring all contractor employees are paid, a ‘living wage’ should be greatly disturbing to all ratepayers,” says Affordable Auckland Waitemata & Gulf candidate, ...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 >>
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 >>
New president for Federated Farmers Rotorua-Taupo
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:23 +1200 | Federated Farmers
Following Federated Farmers Rotorua-Taupo Annual General Meeting, Alan Wills has been elected provincial president following the retirement of Neil Heather. “What Neil has done over the past few years will be a hard act to follow but I shall give ...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 >>
Denniston mine decision good news for jobs & growth
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:10 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The decision today by Conservation Minister Nick Smith to approve the access agreement for Bathurst Resources’ Escarpment Mine near Westport is good news for jobs and economic growth on the West Coast, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and ...More >>
A Ruling Class vs. Revolutionary Response to Prostitution
Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:31 +1200 | John Spritzler
A New York Times article today reports on how the economic misery inflicted on Greeks has forced many into prostitution in order to survive. Here is an excerpt: "With the country heading into the fifth year of economic depression, and unemployment ...More >>
Support for the Living Wage Campaign
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:46 +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 >>
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 >>
Connecticut Advances Conversion from War to Peace Economy
Thu, 23 May 2013 11:19:23 +1200 | David Swanson
The Connecticut legislature has sent to the governor to sign a bill that would create a commission to develop a plan for, among other things: "the diversification or conversion of defense-related industries with an emphasis on encouraging environmentally-sustainable ...More >>
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