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Do young people leave school with basic skills for work? No, say employers
An employer asked an apprentice to sweep the workspace. They said no and phoned their dad.

Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.

Simon Bridges: Rebuilding our highways for tomorrow’s needs
OPINION: 'We need to be far less cost-averse in our thinking about infrastructure.'

PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.

Simon Bridges' new job as Auckland business boss confirmed
He replaces Michael Barnett in the role.

Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for
Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.

Hospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar owner
The owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.

Sigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland business
Government economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.

'Ugly' new survey captures Auckland business despair
More than 20 per cent of Auckland SME's said they didn't expect their business to survive.

Liam Dann: Lockdown call signals longer grind for economy
While changes mean more freedom for families they offer no fresh hope for business - yet.

Business groups: Keeping Auckland border shut 'not an option'
Those with double jab and negative test should be allowed to travel, business groups say.

Exhausted execs: Warning signs you're heading for burnout
Business leaders are at risk of burnout because of increased workloads due to Covid-19.

6000 workers needed - new survey reveals 'desperation' of Auckland firms
A survey of Auckland Chamber of Commerce members reveals extreme shortage of workers.

'Where's the exit from the Covid elimination highway?'
Opinion: 'We need more than a dribble of people in the growing list of needed skills.'

'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.

Liam Dann: Queen City feels the pain - and it hurts
Auckland's CBD is being battered by border closure, infrastructure work and social change.

What the latest lockdown could cost NZ economy
Sacrifice being concentrated in a few key areas.

NZ hotels struggle through 'peak' summer season
Hotels are limping through summer with average bookings half that of last year.

America's Cup: Holding next regatta overseas would be 'slap in the face'
Kiwis expect a successful Team NZ to defend the Cup in NZ.

Michael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engage
Opinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.

Barber shops shut in Auckland CBD - 'blame Mayor Goff'
Barber shop directs complaints to Phil Goff after closing three stores.