Migration rules a sign of progress Changes to ImmigrationNZ's the permanent residence rules will help prioritise more highly skilledimmigrants, says BusinessNZ.TheGovernment has announced a slight reduction in residence approvals for the nexttwo years, along with a...
Education & Skills
Getting the message on skills
Tackling a wicked problem
Tackling Auckland’s wicked problem
Integration of careers service good for employment
Integration of careers service good for employment Integration of Careers New Zealand into the Tertiary Education Commission is a positive move, says BusinessNZ.The careers service is to become part of the Tertiary Education Commission, allowing for careers...
Data good for students, economy
BusinessNZ says data on employment outcomes will help students make good career choices.
Review of the Skills Shortage lists. Have your say
The Ministry is calling for occupations to be added, retained, removed from the Immediate Skills Shortage List and the Long-term Skill Shortage Lists, or the movement of occupations between the lists.
Skills pathways approach positive
Labour’s jobs and skills policy released today shows a thoughtful approach to the economy’s skill needs, BusinessNZ says.
Youth employment a pressing issue – convincing policies needed
There are some sensible ideas in Labour’s youth employment policy, but others would make it harder to employ young people, says BusinessNZ.
Science in society good for business
BusinessNZ has welcomed the first science in society plan released by the Government.
Labour blaming employers for skill shortages
The Labour party appears to think that employers are to blame for skills shortages, says BusinessNZ.
Extension of the Apprenticeship Reboot scheme is welcomed
ManufacturingNZ welcomes the Government’s announcement today at the Prime Minister’s Pre-Budget Luncheon hosted by Fujitsu and BusinessNZ, that it is spending up to $20 million for an extra 6,000 apprenticeship places.
New Zealand prosperity depends on tertiary education
The Tertiary Education Strategy brings a good focus on the skills needed for a healthy economy says BusinessNZ.