ACT calls for weekly resurgence payments

"Businesses are doing it tough through no fault of their own and the Government needs to step up with further resurgence payments," says ACT’s Small Business spokesperson Chris Baillie.

Parent-Teacher Interview Leave Bill discriminatory and should be ditched - Retail NZ

Appearing before Select Committee today, Retail NZ said the proposed Holidays (Parent-Teacher Interview Leave) Amendment Bill should be ditched because it would discriminate against some employees based on their family status, and impose significant costs on employers.

New Zealand construction industry survey: 'suppliers under pressure'

New Zealand construction industry survey highlights suppliers under pressure, gives recommendations for a more sustainable future

ACT proposes Covid Tracer-app lottery to incentivise scanning

"The ACT Party is today proposing a COVID-Tracer app lottery to encourage people to use the app more," says ACT Leader David Seymour.

"Instead of getting pinged to isolate, you might get pinged that you’ve won $1000.

Personal responsibility needed for scanning - ACT

"The ACT Party is pleased to see mandatory scanning being put in place by the Government but the onus shouldn’t be on businesses to enforce it," says ACT Leader David Seymour.

Where do Kiwis find their jobs?

As of March 2021, online advertising for job vacancies in New Zealand have still not returned to pre-covid levels, according to MBIE.

'Kiwis poorer with each pay packet' - Andrew Bayly

With the latest labour market statistics confirming wages have only increased 2.1 per cent compared to 3.3 per cent annual inflation, New Zealanders’ pay packets are being eaten up by the rising cost of living, says National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly.

Inflation numbers unsurprising - Retail NZ

Retail NZ is not surprised that there has been a substantial 3.3 per cent increase in the Consumer Price Index over the past year, and says retailers are expecting price rises to come over the next few months.

Simplifying and streamlining some visas a good start - EMA

The EMA is pleased to see the Government is increasing the duration of the Essential Skills visas and streamlining the application process to smooth the way for employers and their people.

Rising costs slam middle New Zealand - Damien Smith, ACT Party

"Middle New Zealand is being hit in the pocket because of the Government’s poor policy making decisions," says ACT’s Associate Finance spokesperson Damien Smith.