E tū are raising concerns with proposals to privatise airport security, saying that staff are “extremely concerned” about risks to safety for those who use airports. 1News has published an investigative piece on international nurses struggling to find a job in NZ. In political news, the fallout from the Govt’s threats to Wellington Council is escalating, with Tory Whanau convening an urgent meeting and seeking to meet with the Govt. In further reporting on the 1News Verian poll, more than half of people think the Prime Minister is out of touch with voters, while 54% think Chris Hipkins should stay on as Labour leader – 26% think he should step down.
Union coverage
- E tū: ‘Real concerns’; Unions worry privatisation would compromise airport security
- E tū: Unions raise safety concerns over Minister’s push for aviation security overhaul
- NZNO: Why international nurses are struggling to find a job in NZ
Employment
- New Plymouth restaurant order to pay $86k for exploiting staff
- Thousands added to public service bosses’ pay packets
- Dry promotions, without pay increases, a risky business for firms – recruiter
Politics
- MPs united on divorce law change
- Government hints at capping bank card surcharges
- Beneficiary traffic light system: Fewer people being sanctioned
- Simeon Brown threatens to intervene over Wellington City Council
- Wellington mayor calls urgent meeting as axe hovers, asks minister to talk
- Greens to proceed with Darleen Tana party-hopping meeting despite appeal
- Poll: Just over half think PM Luxon out of touch with voters
- Poll: 54% of voters think Hipkins should stay as Labour leader
Te Ao Māori
- Toitū Te Tiriti week-long hikoi announced for November
- Kaupapa Māori students more likely to get NCEA merit and excellence endorsements
- Historic election ahead as iwi urged to nominate for new governance board
Economics
- Construction industry continues to slowly build growth
- ‘Get used to it’: Sir Bill English hopes for 15 years of house price stagnation