Auckland University calls in the lawyers over Ashley Bloomfield scam, Australian officials to brief the Government on Aukus developments and why Airbnb could be forced to cut its services in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
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The advertisement ledto a mock article, featuring a fake interview with the former director-general of health touting the benefits of “Blood Balance” pills.
The Government has signalled a 2 per cent rise come April - to $23.15 an hour.
It believes it strikes the right balance and expects inflation to come down from 4.7 per cent.
Business NZ says small businesses struggle with big increases in the minimum wage.
The minimum wage will get a small 2 per cent increase in April.
Government’s GST law change
Airbnb and its rivals are warning their services may need to be suspended if the Government doesn’t delay a GST law change.
Accommodation providers and ride-share services such as Uber will become liable for ensuring GST is paid through services booked on their websites from April 1.
Airbnb, Booking.com, Bookabach and Bachcare wrote to Finance Minister Nicola Willis in December requesting an urgent meeting.
During the election campaign, National said it was going to scrap the idea but is now keeping it following coalition agreements.
