Making it work: Young councillors put jobs on hold
As one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".
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Secondary teachers to strike again on Tuesday
The PPTA's strike action for secondary teachers is due to kick off from Tuesday.
Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules
Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.
Kiwifruit workers scramble for accommodation amid housing 'crisis'
Accommodation 'crisis' comes as council clamps down on freedom camping.
NZ's first all-female forestry crew
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Under pressure: Teachers and principals leaving profession
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Tourism jobs 'tarred with a certain brush'
According to research, young people have bad perceptions of a career in tourism.
Show me the money: Just where is the PGF money going?
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Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
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Junior doctors' strike: 100 elective surgeries postponed
About 650 will be affected by the strikes, which doctors say are about workers' rights.
Regions spared from 'big city' union practices: NZ First
Changes make bill more palatable to business but still areas of concern.
Employment Court orders Ministry of Justice into mediation
Pay negotiations between are set to resume this week... by court order.
Teachers on strike: 'The 1980s called, they want their wages back'
Teachers say $700m pay offer came too late to rearrange strike meetings.
Teachers' strikes confirmed from Monday
Primary teachers reject latest $700m offer and confirm strikes will go ahead.
Job increases a sign of strong economy
Online job advertisements have risen 16 per cent.
Tauranga industries struggling to fill skilled roles
Industries across the board are struggling to find skilled workers in the Bay.
Workers needed to fill hundreds of new retail jobs
The Tauranga Crossing and Bayfair developments are both due to be completed next year.
Ministry of Justice workers strike, walking out of courthouses
District and High Courts are closed to the public for two hours today.
Ministry of Justice workers vote on strike action
Female employees at the ministry are paid 15 per cent less than men, union says.
School's out: More young Kiwis quit early to chase jobs
More Pākehā are leaving school early to chase jobs, narrowing the qualifications gap.
Job ads rise 20 per cent in a year
New figures show the number of jobs on offer in the Bay of Plenty has risen.
Teachers' strike today: School's out - All you need to know
Thousands of families face disruptions nationwide today as teachers strike.
Ex-cop loses grievance appeal after cell bashing trial
Daniel Ramkissoon testified against four officers accused of beating a man in custody.
First meeting over teachers' pay held, more to come
It comes as government workers and nurses also decide on industrial action.
Why most profitable industries pay miserable wages
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New app aims to lure an extra 2000 building apprentices
App will let students track their progress through school - then get an apprenticeship.
Letters: Museum, abortion, Māori wards, labour
Letters to the editor: Museum, Maori wards, abortion and the BOP's labour shortage.
Smiths City shares fall 4.6% after Employment Court ruling
Smiths City Group shares fell sharply following the Employment Court's ruling.
Worker who threw boiling coffee at colleague awarded $15k
Worker who was told "don't f**k with me" is awarded $15,000 for unjustifiable dismissal.
$5.8m Govt boost for struggling Bay of Plenty town
The Govt announces $5.8m to scale up native seedling production in the town of Minginui
Pay gap bill has backing of unions
Greater pay transparency means less chance of conscious and unconscious bias says CTU boss
Pay equity changes a 'fairer deal' for women: Government
Changes to pay equity legislation are expected by mid-year.