<i>Kate Ross: </i> Recruitment market update
There is a battle emerging for top talent and employers have to match demands or they will miss out, says Kate Ross.
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Unemployment rate falls to 6.6pc, dollar jumps
New Zealand's official unemployment rate has fallen from 6.8 per cent to 6.6 per cent, says Statistics NZ.
Govt to spend $55m on youth jobs
A new Govt package will give subsidies to employers who agree to train a young person and give them a permanent job.
Trade Me job listings up from last year
Job listings on internet auction site Trade Me are up 25 per cent on a year ago, with growth particularly strong in Southland and Gisborne.
Govt accused of 'slash and burn'
The Government is being accused of taking a slash and burn approach to spending after Finance Minister Bill English signalled cuts to public services and new figures showed substantial job losses in the sector.
Quake businesses and workers given longer lifeline
Subsidies and job loss cover scheme will continue for two extra weeks.
Laid off workers may not qualify for quake scheme
More than 200 workers laid off from a Christchurch textile plant may not qualify for help through the Government's earthquake assistance package.
Carpet manufacturer closes plant, axes jobs
Earthquake hit carpet manufacturer Canterbury Spinners is shutting its Christchurch operation and axing 195 jobs.
Kiwi dollar may fall as Christchurch earthquake costs become known
The New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.
Massive welfare overhaul proposed
Mothers with young babies and sick and disabled people on benefits would be forced to look for work under a proposed overhaul of NZ's welfare system, which would see all benefits replaced by a 'jobseeker payment'.
Key: Work-testing when child three makes sense
Prime Minister John Key says he is open to work-testing beneficiaries when their youngest child turns three.