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Vacancies rise 1.8 per cent in October
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 10:17 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The number of job vacancies advertised online rose by 1.8 per cent in October, while there was a 4.3 per cent rise across the year, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) latest Jobs Online report. More >>
Research shows value of skilled migrants
Friday, 6 November 2015, 2:11 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New research by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment shows that skilled migrants are generally settling well into the New Zealand labour market. More >>
MBIE ready to return to the table
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 9:04 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) hopes to return to the table to continue negotiations with the Public Sector Association (PSA) as soon as possible, says MBIE General Manager Human Resources, Kate Wareham. More >>
employers warned after recent ERA cases
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 10:42 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reminded employers today about their obligations to keep accurate employment records and produce them when requested by a Labour Inspector – or face enforcement action and penalties. More >>
Understanding the rules about electrical work
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 1:36 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A new consumer awareness campaign by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) has begun and aims to encourage homeowners to think a little more closely about electrical work being carried out in their homes. More >>
MBIE spend on media monitoring – context
Friday, 23 October 2015, 2:20 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released important contextual information about its recently reported media monitoring spend of $800,000 over the last two and a half years. More >>
MBIE's 2% pay offer to its PSA members
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 2:28 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has entered into collective bargaining in good faith with the Public Service Association (PSA) and hopes to return to the table to continue negotiations as soon as possible, says the Ministry’s ... More >>
Christchurch housing market turning a corner
Friday, 16 October 2015, 11:05 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest Housing and Construction Quarterly report finds that the Christchurch housing market is showing signs of increased stability. More >>
Vacancies rise 0.5 per cent in September
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 12:30 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The number of job vacancies advertised online rose by 0.5 per cent in September, while there was a 1.9 per cent rise across the year, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) latest Jobs Online report. More >>
Gisborne electrician receives fine for illegal work
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 2:24 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
A Gisborne electrical business has been fined $6000 in the District Court after its sole director and shareholder, Gareth Hopkins, carried out prescribed electrical work (PEW) despite not being registered to do so. More >>
Consulting on draft worker participation regulations
Monday, 5 October 2015, 2:13 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Consultation is now open on draft regulations for worker participation to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act. More >>
Renewables rebound, residential electricity costs drop
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 12:27 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly shows that renewable electricity generation contributed 82.8 per cent of New Zealand’s electricity in the June quarter 2015. This contribution was 4.3 per ... More >>
Little change in skilled job vacancies in August
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 11:25 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Job vacancies in both professional and manager occupations fell 0.6 per cent in August, while the number of technician and trade worker vacancies increased by 2.1 per cent. Of the 10 regions, seven experienced an increase in skilled vacancies. The Bay of ... More >>
Christchurch hospitality business fined
Thursday, 10 September 2015, 1:06 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered a Christchurch hospitality business to pay more than $22,000 in penalties and arrears to workers for breaching employment law. More >>
New importer margins monitoring reflects discounting practic
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 3:41 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has revised its weekly monitoring of importer margins on petrol and diesel prices to reflect discounting activity, says the Ministry’s energy and building trends manager Bryan Field. More >>
Discussion document on proposed engine fuel changes released
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 2:13 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
MBIE has today released a discussion document proposing a range of changes to the Engine Fuels Specifications Regulations 2011. More >>
Fishpond fined $50k for selling illegal goods
Monday, 31 August 2015, 10:28 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Fishpond fined $50k for selling illegal goods An Auckland website company has been fined $50,000 in the Manukau District Court for selling devices that are not compatible with radio frequencies or electricity regulations in New Zealand, creating potential ... More >>
Employment law breaches cost Canterbury rebuild business
Friday, 28 August 2015, 10:00 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
28 August 2015 Employment law breaches cost Canterbury rebuild business The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered Pro-Build Canterbury Limited to pay more than $58,000 in penalties and arrears to workers for breaching employment laws. The Ministry ... More >>
Ministry prosecutes unlicensed Auckland builder
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 11:05 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
An unlicensed North Shore builder has pleaded guilty to a charge under the Building Act 2004 and has been convicted and fined $3000. More >>
Report into Canterbury residential repairs released
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 2:15 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a report into the Building Code compliance of earthquake repairs to Canterbury homes. More >>
