On 11 August 2023, the Government announced its commitment to... read more
On 11 August 2023, the Government announced its commitment to closing the pay gap for Kiwi women by introducing mandatory...
Immigration Updates for August
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released several updates on work... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released several updates on work visas and announced it will carry out more reviews on Accredited...
General / August 23, 2023
Immigration Updates – June 2023
New changes regarding occupations on the Green List came into... read more
New changes regarding occupations on the Green List came into effect on 29 May 2023. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced...
General / June 28, 2023
Recent Immigration Updates
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released several changes at the... read more
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released several changes at the end of February and early March that may affect the employees...
Immigration / March 22, 2023
Proposed limitations on Restraints of Trade
The Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill... read more
The Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill (ROT Bill) is being considered by Parliament, and seeks to stop restraints...
General / October 27, 2022
Fair Pay Agreements Bill passes Select Committee stage
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) introduced in March 2022... read more
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (FPAB) introduced in March 2022 has now passed the Select Committee stage and will continue...
Employment Law / October 27, 2022
Modern day slavery – Worker exploitation
MBIE has released a discussion document on modern day slavery... read more
MBIE has released a discussion document on modern day slavery and worker exploitation (Report) and is seeking feedback on possible...
General / May 19, 2022
Introduction of the New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
Consultation has started, with submissions due by 26 April 2022,... read more
Consultation has started, with submissions due by 26 April 2022, on the Government’s proposed Income Insurance Scheme (Scheme). The Scheme would...
General / February 17, 2022
Don’t get stuck at the (COVID-19 Protection Framework) traffic lights
The Government has announced that: New Zealand will move into... read more
The Government has announced that: New Zealand will move into the new COVID-19 traffic light system on 3 December 2021. ...
General / November 24, 2021
Workplace Update: Budget 2021
On 20 May 2021, the Government presented its budget. The budget’s... read more
On 20 May 2021, the Government presented its budget. The budget’s focus was on recovery and wellbeing, however there were...
Government / May 27, 2021