14th October 2026 Employment / WoolworthsWoolworths manager staged their first-ever strike on Tuesday, protesting a proposed collective agreement that would freeze wages for some managers for up to five years.
14th October 2026 Election 2026 / EmploymentNew Zealand First says it wants to scrap the Accredited Employer Work Visa and replace it with a Skilled Work Visa tied toshortages in specific occupations and regions.
30th September 2026 Employment / WoolworthsSupermarket giant Woolworths New Zealand has confirmed the closure of its local customer care centre, in a move that would shift approximately 130 roles across the Tasman.
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2nd September 2026 Employment / WoolworthsSupermarket giant Woolworths New Zealand is consulting on the closure of its local customer care centre, in a move that would shift approximately 130 roles across the Tasman.
1st September 2026 Employment / MBIENearly 10,000 public servants will strike next week as collective bargaining disputes continue across several government agencies.
5th August 2026 EmploymentNew Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to a decade-high 5.6% in the June 2026 quarter, exceeding market expectations of 5.4%, according to the latest figures from Stats NZ.
4th August 2026 Employment / Retail NZThe overall average retail wage has risen to $30.94 per hour, up 1% on last year, according to the 2026 Wages Guide from Retail NZ.
30th July 2026 Employment / RegulationThe government’s replacement for the Holidays Act, the Employment Leave Bill, has passed its third and final reading.
23rd June 2026 Economy / EmploymentThe Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index fell by 12.5 points to 83.1 in the June quarter – the lowest reading for the survey since it began in September 2004.
8th May 2026 Amisfield / EmploymentSubscribe now to enjoy unlimited access to Food Ticker, New Zealand’s new food and beverage industry trade daily. Thank you for visiting Food Ticker. Click here for our subscription packages. We MORE »
30th April 2026 Employment / KiwifruitThe government launches a coordinated regulatory crackdown on the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry to address systemic non-compliance in the sector.
