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Govt to introduce new film worker law next year
By Paul McBeth June 13 (BusinessDesk) - The government expects to have a new legislative framework in place next year to let film workers negotiate collectively but it won't include all screen work. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway today announced...
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Brian Roche resigns from Wellington Gateway board in NZTA return
By Paul McBeth June 13 (BusinessDesk) - Brian Roche has resigned from the board of Wellington Gateway Partnership to take up the chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency, clearing a potential conflict of interest with the Crown entity facing a claim by the Transmission Gully...
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Overseer to get revamp, farmers to benefit from budget projects
By Rebecca Howard June 12 (BusinessDesk) - Up to 2,200 farmers will get on-the-ground support through the $229.2 million Sustainable Land Use budget package and support tools - like Overseer - will be upgraded. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor and Prime Minister Jacind...
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Defence to draw more on local suppliers, smarts
By Paul McBeth June 12 (BusinessDesk) - The government wants greater engagement from the New Zealand Defence Force with local suppliers and researchers in its $20 billion blueprint to shape the nation's military for the next 30 years. Defence Minister Ron Mark yesterday un...
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