Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
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Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
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An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop defends Kāinga Ora cuts, insists performance won’t suffer
The Minister of Housing says he made the government's priorities clear.
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Kāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.
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A survey shows the employment outlook continues to soften.
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NZ faces a long stint of low growth unless we shift the dial on migration or productivity.
Govt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11k
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
Letters: Government MIA in face of devastating mill closures
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Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts
The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.
'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures
The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community
'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
10 lessons top economists learnt from the Covid years
Liam Dann asks leading economists what they learned from the pandemic.
Liam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?
OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Hundreds of jobs on the line as Spark cuts $50m from wage bill
But it has big plans for more data centre investment.
Ministry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV
'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.
Regions take an economic hit as the 'crunch' bites
Infometrics data shows unemployment rising in smaller centres.
Inside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecasts
OPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.
Unemployment rate may already be 4.8%, AUT says
Data lags mean we're not getting a timely official idea about economy, AUT professor says.
Liam Dann: As the curtain falls on Covid economics ... a new dawn for Luxon and Willis?
A rare window of normal economic service looms, we need to embrace that while it lasts.
'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu Ora
Thousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.
Will the RBNZ cut the OCR today? Meet the experts who actually make the call
Liam Dann looks at the RBNZ's big call today plus the grim fallout from inflation fight.
Methanex gas deal a sign of tough times for New Zealand industry
Methanol maker will bolster its profits through selling rather than using its gas supply.
'It's a cool job': PM's advice on the role beneficiaries should fill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said there is a desperate shortage of digger operators.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
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Liam Dann: The real price we pay for inflation is becoming clear
OPINION: Youth unemployment stats offer a grim reminder of inflation toll.
Shane Te Pou: Tax cuts mean nothing when you've lost your job
OPINION: Persistent unemployment among young people causes life-time issues.
36 jobs on the line at Mitre 10 headquarters
Mitre 10 chief executive cites low consumer confidence and spending.