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Another 174 jobs to go at meatworks
Silver Fern Farms says it's preparing to cut up to 174 jobs from its Christchurch meatworks, the Belfast Rd site and the Canterbury lamb cutting works at Factory Rd.
Survey: Employer optimism returning
NZ employers are more optimistic than they have been in two years, prompting speculation hiring activity could soon return to pre-recession levels.
Dollar surges on jobs stats, Bollard speech
The kiwi dollar has surged in value after a stunningly low unemployment stat and a speech by Alan Bollard.
Wow! - economists reel at jobless stats fall
Economists are surprised at the massive drop in unemployment stats released today, with the rate dropping from 7.1pc to 6pc in the March quarter.
Rudd blasts dole ban proposal
Australia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.
Welfare review to consider unemployment insurance
The govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.
Whanau Ora: Turia to head welfare shake-up
Tariana Turia is to be the minister in charge of implementing the Whanau Ora policy - potentially the biggest shake-up of the welfare system in decades.