New ZealandMPs get 1.9 per cent pay riseMPs will receive a 1.9 per cent pay increase, the Remuneration Authority confirmed this afternoon.20 Dec 03:27 AM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Wage reductions will cost everyone in the long runReal wages for many New Zealanders are falling, writes Peter Lyons. "It is becoming very hard to make ends meet for those at the bottom of the ladder who operate in the most competitive labour markets."09 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentScrutiny makes smaller pay rise likelyLow-wage workers look likely to get a small pay rise of under 3 per cent next April after the Government removed social factors from the criteria for setting the minimum wage.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMfat boss defends pay riseForeign Affairs chief executive John Allen has defended taking a $40,000 pay rise at a time of job cuts at his ministry, saying he did not believe it was a bad look.29 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandPayroll boss says sorry to teachers, staffDevelopers of the Novopay school payroll system have apologised over the ongoing pay problems that have pushed schools and their staff to breaking point.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMeridian chief's $800k bonusFormer Meridian Energy chief executive Tim Lusk was paid $1.37 million, including more than $800,000 in bonuses, during his last six months with the SOE.31 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Youth rate gives teens better chanceEmployment is a fearful responsibility, so the new youth rate is a temporary saving for employers to entice them to take a chance on a young person.10 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentYes and no on youth pay planWorkers' unions were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay yesterday, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.09 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentYouth wage 'condemns them to poverty'Trade unionists were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay today, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.09 Oct 04:31 AM
EmploymentAxe hovers over youth payThe government will unveil the details of its version of the "youth wage" today - allowing employers to pay less than the minimum wage to many young workers.08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: What tosh is spoken about CEOs' pay - and art"Frankly, I am not convinced that our CEOs are that great. In fact, they seem decidedly mediocre but not paid that way," writes Deborah Hill Cone.07 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentBoard chair pay up 15.3pcFees for board chairs have jumped in the past year as workloads increase and finance company prosecutions show the importance of directors "getting it right".03 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentNZ degrees fail to payAn OECD report has revealed that tertiary study adds little to New Zealanders' earning power.29 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPay and rent rise for defence staffNew Zealand Defence Force staff are in line for a $45 million pay rise - but rents for those living in defence accommodation will also be increasing.17 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandSuper City chief's salary swellsThe salary of Auckland Council chief executive Doug McKay has jumped from $675,000 to $768,750 in one year after an incentive bonus was rolled into his fixed pay.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand$800K for council chiefAuckland Council chief executive Doug McKay pocketed $840,000 in the past year, making him one of the best paid public sector bosses in the country.15 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNZ stint earns Reynolds $30mFormer Telecom boss Paul Reynolds pocketed more than $12 million in cash and shares during his final year with the company.28 Aug 05:30 PM
