Small BusinessAnother 174 jobs to go at meatworksSilver 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.14 Jun 06:43 AM
Small BusinessSurvey: Employer optimism returningNZ employers are more optimistic than they have been in two years, prompting speculation hiring activity could soon return to pre-recession levels.07 Jun 10:30 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Growth of jobs best among the positive pointers16 May 04:00 PM
EmploymentDollar surges on jobs stats, Bollard speechThe kiwi dollar has surged in value after a stunningly low unemployment stat and a speech by Alan Bollard.06 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentWow! - economists reel at jobless stats fallEconomists are surprised at the massive drop in unemployment stats released today, with the rate dropping from 7.1pc to 6pc in the March quarter.06 May 12:15 AM
WorldRudd blasts dole ban proposalAustralia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.20 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandWelfare review to consider unemployment insuranceThe govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.14 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhanau Ora: Turia to head welfare shake-upTariana 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.08 Apr 02:00 AM
