A Tai Rāwhiti mill that ran for 30 years before it was shut down in late 2023 is set to re-open in the coming months, which will eventually see nearly 300 new jobs in the region. A new report from Massey University shows that pensioners are struggling with rising costs. Two new polls show that Labour could form a government with Greens and Te Pāti Māori. The coalition is embroiled in scandal with David Seymour undermining the PM after being criticised for sending a letter advocating for Philip Polkinghorne.
Union coverage
Employment
- Wood mill revival ‘best news’ for NZ, marks ‘new chapter’ – new GM
- Life on a no-frills budget still getting tougher for pensioners
Politics
- Two new polls show centre-left bloc could form government
- ACT leader David Seymour hits back at PM’s criticism for Philip Polkinghorne letter
- ‘World leading’ climate disclosure rules likely to be weakened
- Waikato River settlement at risk in government’s water plans – council
- Chief Victims Advisor takes swipe at David Seymour’s handling of criminal cases
- Frustrated New Zealand awaits details on China-Cook Islands agreement
- Opposition concerned by diplomatic row between New Zealand government and the Cook Islands
- Emergency doctors and GPs warn new Health Minister government health targets will not be possible without more funding
Te Ao Māori
Economics
- ‘Pre-wave’ of property investors start to appear
- NZ Super ‘just another benefit’, why should you be allowed to travel, economist says
- Tech sector jobs market remains tight – but expected to bounce back