News and releases

Every year, more than 100,000 New Zealanders are made redundant and laid off, or have to stop working because of a health condition or disability.

The Government has announced today a new border class exception for the technology sector, to support this rapidly growing industry to bring in overseas talent where it is most needed.

The Government has introduced the Matariki Public Holiday Bill to Parliament, the next step in the legislative process to create a new public holiday in Aotearoa. The Bill, Te Pire mō te Hararei Tūmatanui o Te Kāhui o Matariki / Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill, is only the fifth dual language Bill to be introduced to our Parliament.

The legislation doubling employees’ minimum sick leave entitlement to 10 days comes into effect today.

The Government has announced the dates for the Matariki public holiday for the next thirty years.

Changes to the Employment Relations Act which provide security officers with additional protections have come into effect.

The rates for paid parental leave are increasing, effective 1 July 2021.

Parliament has passed the Government Bill to double employees’ minimum sick leave entitlement to 10 days.