Ministry of Social Development stories
Residents fear forced moves and possible homelessness if the council's plans for Rotorua's biggest pensioner housing block proceed.
Wellington delegates will hear how hybrid work and AI are reshaping mental wellbeing and change programmes across major sectors.
A New Zealand virtual reality programme is enhancing prisoner job skills and hope, with over 70% of certified participants securing post-release employment.
Christchurch-based digital agency Voyage celebrates 10 years, focusing on AI integration and a strong workplace culture to drive future growth.
academyEX has celebrated a milestone by awarding postgraduate and masters degrees to 152 students, including its first cohort for innovative programmes.
New Zealand's edtech sector celebrates as academyEx and the Ministry of Social Development triumph in the World Summit Awards, receiving acclaim for their innovative job skills platform, Digital Passport.
HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.
New reports say the scheme protected jobs and firms during lockdowns, though later waves delivered weaker value for money and slower growth.
Nearly 3,000 infrastructure jobs are expected in Wellington from 2025 to 2028, prompting a regional push to fill skills gaps.
Government's online identity check system raises concerns over human rights, ethics, and Māori engagement. Nationwide pilot underway.
New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.
Supply-chain pressures are rising as New Zealand urges lorry drivers back to work amid Omicron-related staff shortages.
Job seekers in Manawatū will start a six-week infrastructure course in November, with trainees employed by firms from day one.
Trainees in Christchurch will get hands-on skills and employer mentoring as the sector tries to fill New Zealand’s infrastructure shortage.
Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.
Revenue losses from alert-level changes could unlock wage subsidies, cashflow grants and loans for firms and sole traders across New Zealand.
Nationwide house prices climbed 1.3% in October as low rates and scarce listings kept demand ahead of supply.
A slump in private development could let ministers add 9,400 state houses, easing a record waiting list and propping up builders.
Tenants face a temporary freeze on rent rises and evictions as New Zealand's four-week COVID-19 lockdown halts viewings and house moves.
Thousands of New Zealand employers and workers can now apply for wage, leave and tax relief after the government unveiled a NZD $12.1 billion package.
