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Government reconvenes pay equity group, legislation due mid-2018

Government reconvenes pay equity group, legislation due mid-2018

By Sophie Boot Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - The government will reconvene the pay equity working group and wants to pass legislation by the middle of the year to ensure women are paid fairly. Workplace Relations Minister and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway and Minister for Women Juli...

Sophie Boot 22 Jan 2018
NZ services sector activity outshines manufacturing in December slowdown

NZ services sector activity outshines manufacturing in December slowdown

By Rebecca Howard Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's services sector activity, which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy, eased in December but held up better than its sister manufacturing index, suggesting the sector is less concerned about the new government. ...

Rebecca Howard 22 Jan 2018
Spark appoints Grant McBeath as interim CEO for home, mobile division

Spark appoints Grant McBeath as interim CEO for home, mobile division

By Sophie Boot Jan. 23 (BusinessDesk) - Grant McBeath will take on the role of Spark's chief executive officer for its home, mobile and business division on an interim basis, replacing Jason Paris who is set to leave early this year. Spark announced Paris would leave to "ta...

Sophie Boot 22 Jan 2018