Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment - Latest News [Page 46]
MBIE wins gold at IPANZ Awards
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 3:42 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has picked up three awards at last night’s 2013 IPANZ Gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards. More >>
New appointment a milestone for Māori economic development
Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:58 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has appointed Reece Moors as Te Tumu Whakarae of its Māori Economic Performance Unit. Mr Moors, Ngāti Mahuta - Tainui & Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue - Te Arawa, is currently Sector Manager ... More >>
Bankrupt jailed for more than three years
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 2:03 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
An Auckland bankrupt and disqualified company director who stole more than $500,000 has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Following a three week trial, John Henry Ede was found guilty on numerous charges including theft by a person in ... More >>
Guide launched to help seniors avoid online scams
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 8:53 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Guide launcheA new guide has been launched to educate seniors about online scams, coinciding with Fraud Awareness Week, currently underway.Get online savvy’ - A Guide for Seniors contains a wealth of information on the types of scams targeting ... More >>
Increase in skilled job vacancies in May
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 10:31 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Online job vacancies for skilled workers have increased for the second month in a row, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest Jobs Online report. More >>
Initial action taken over $4-an-hour wage claims
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 9:49 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has filed action with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) in Auckland against an Auckland restaurant chain following complaints that workers are being paid less than $4-an-hour. More >>
Tourism NZ to develop China service delivery toolkit
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 2:42 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are pleased to announce that Tourism New Zealand will be leading the development of a China service delivery “toolkit”, to enable the tourism sector to better meet the needs of our fastest ... More >>
Short term employment prospects positive
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 11:16 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Employment is forecast to grow by about 130,000 jobs over the next three years, reports the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. More >>
Latest Quarterly Labour Market Report released
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 2:06 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has today released the Quarterly Labour Market report for the March quarter – showing the latest developments and outlook for the labour market in New Zealand. More >>
Avoiding Skills Shortages In Business
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:44 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New Zealand businesses can avoid skills shortages if they plan ahead, new research has found. More >>
New GIS-based product: New Zealand’s sedimentary basins
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1:42 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals welcomes the release of the first systematic GIS-based compilation and interpretation of geological data, leading to improved understanding of the structure and distribution of sedimentary basins in the New ... More >>
Guideline for Managing Health and Safety Risks
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:47 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Institute of Directors in New Zealand Good Governance Practices Guideline for Managing Health and Safety Risks More >>
INZ Uncovers Immigration Adviser Scam
Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:37 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has declined more than 50 applications from India for permanent residence after discovering that they were submitted through an unlicensed immigration adviser. More >>
Rise in online job vacancies in April
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 11:28 am | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Rise in online job vacancies in April Online job vacancies increased in April following a fall in March, according to the latest Jobs Online report from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The latest seasonally adjusted results show ... More >>
Chinese Visitor Spend Continues to Grow
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 2:38 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Expenditure by Chinese visitors to New Zealand continues to grow, according to the latest International Visitor Survey produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. More >>
Company Fined After Worker Seriously Injured In 5-metre Fall
Friday, 3 May 2013, 10:15 am | MBIE
Serious injuries sustained by a Christchurch labourer have resulted in a fine for his employer after he fell five metres from an unstable work platform. More >>
Action Taken Against Workers After Fatal Electrocution
Friday, 3 May 2013, 9:12 am | MBIE
An Auckland electrician and electrical inspector have been found guilty of negligence and creating a risk of serious harm after a home owner received a fatal electrical shock. More >>
Vineyard fined for worker’s quad bike injury
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 1:41 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Craggy Range vineyard in Martinborough has been fined $36,000 after a contract worker was injured in a quad bike accident on 12 May this year. The company was also ordered to pay $6500 in reparations to the worker when it appeared in the Masterton District ... More >>
Iwi & Council Consultation Key Part of Petroleum Block Offer
Monday, 29 April 2013, 2:42 pm | MBIE
The areas to be included in the petroleum Block Offer 2013 permitting round have been announced to the Advantage NZ: 2013 Petroleum Conference in Auckland today. More >>
NZ Cycle Trail recognised with international award
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 3:31 pm | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail has been recognised as one of the best cycle trails in the world. More >>