News and releases

The Government has introduced the Screen Industry Workers Bill to Parliament. The Bill proposes a new model, developed by industry and supported by Government, to allow screen industry contractors to bargain collectively.

Online advertisements fell by 0.3 per cent in the December 2019 quarter, after a 0.7 per cent decrease in the September 2019 quarter.

The Government is considering the recommendations of the Retirement Commissioner’s review into New Zealand’s retirement income policies, which was released on 29 January 2020.

The Government has today confirmed that the adult minimum wage will increase from $17.70 to $18.90 on 1 April 2020.

The Government has announced that New Zealand has ratified the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protocol on Forced Labour.

The Government is seeking feedback on possible options to address the vulnerability some contractors face in the workplace.

Online job advertisements increased by 0.3 per cent in the September 2019 quarter, compared to the June 2019 quarter’s fall of 1.4 per cent. The increase was the result of job advertisements over the September 2019 quarter in the Sales, Business services, Primary and Education industries.

Two consultations have opened today on potential changes to New Zealand’s employment and immigration systems.

Applications for the 2019 round of grants through the NZ Industrial Relations Foundation are now open