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Major rethink over polytech merger plan
Public sector

Major rethink over polytech merger plan

Acting CE getting national amalgamation of polytechs back on track after boss abruptly departs.

Jem Traylen 03 Aug 2022
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Health workforce boost welcomed but show us the money!
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Health workforce boost welcomed but show us the money!

The government's plan will boost the overall health workforce but private sector employers will still face recruitment issues

Jem Traylen 02 Aug 2022
Govt warned payments could go offshore
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Govt warned payments could go offshore

The government knew IRD lacked a robust process for checking residency.

Jem Traylen 02 Aug 2022
Zero income but no cost of living payment
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Zero income but no cost of living payment

The government refuses to distribute the cost of living payments to those with zero taxable income, including up to 70,000 students.

Jem Traylen 01 Aug 2022