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Catching up with Aust just got harder - PSA

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:16:23 +1300

While New Zealand's community sector workers continue to struggle for decent wages, the same workers in Australia have just been awarded pay rises of 19 to 41 per cent, says the PSA.

Does port outsourcing improve productivity?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:52:47 +1300

"The Ports of Auckland dispute has been presented in the media as a conflict between an employer seeking to improve productivity in the workplace and workers that want to retain their conditions of work at the expense of productivity.

Government needs to take on board survey

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:44:13 +1300

The dearth of women board members in New Zealand - highlighted in a survey which ranks us as the worst in the Asia/Pacific region - is due to a lack of leadership from the Government, Labour's Women's Affairs Spokesperson Sue Moroney says.

Milk wars come to New Zealand

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:15:16 +1300

Reports a Pak 'n' Save has joined boutique supermarket Nosh in selling milk for an equivalent price of one dollar a litre, supports Federated Farmers view that attention needs to focus on supermarket margins.

Investment in Hamilton showing strong signs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:06:45 +1300

A new survey showing reduced vacancy rates for central city retail sites is a positive economic sign for Hamilton, says Mayor Julie Hardaker.

Building and plaza precinct plan for Wellington Waterfront

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:38:54 +1300

The design of a new building and public plaza at the Railway Station end of the waterfront has been unveiled and Wellington Waterfront Limited is now seeking feedback on the design.

NZWSI posts half-year profit of $1.08m

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:10 +1300

We are pleased to present the financial results for New Zealand Wool Services International Limited (WSI) for the six months to 31 December 2011.

Spending remains modest but positive signs on the horizon

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:16 +1300

Figures released today by Paymark showed the modest pickup in spending continued during January with Kiwis spending almost $3.8 billion via the Paymark network across the country.

Interim CE appointed to Employers' Chamber

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:41:09 +1300

Wellington businessman, John Wills, has been appointed as interim chief executive of the Employers' Chamber of Commerce Central (ECCC) as of today.

Low wages driving inequality

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:39:46 +1300

New Zealand's structural problem of low wages is driving the gap between the rich and poor, FIRST Union said today.