New Zealand delivers better wages for lowest paid ANI | Updated: Dec 17, 2020 10:02 IST
Wellington [New Zealand], December 17 (ANI/Xinhua): The New Zealand government confirmed it will deliver on its commitment to raise the minimum wage to 20 NZ dollars (14.26 US dollars) per hour from April 1, 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood said on Thursday.
As the country recovers and rebuilds from COVID-19, the government is committed to supporting New Zealanders by raising wages, Wood said. There are many Kiwis who earn the minimum wage that has gone above and beyond in our fight against COVID. I think everyone agrees with those who served us so well during lockdown - including supermarket workers, cleaners, and security guards - deserve a pay rise, he said.
Govt committed to improving safety in wake of Whakaari White Island tragedy
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2020-12-17 04:35:50 GMT2020-12-17 12:35:50(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
WELLINGTON, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) The New Zealand government confirmed it will deliver on its commitment to raise the minimum wage to 20 NZ dollars (14.26 U.S. dollars) per hour from April 1, 2021, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood said on Thursday.
As the country recovers and rebuilds from COVID-19, the government is committed to supporting New Zealanders by raising wages, Wood said. There are many Kiwis who earn the minimum wage that have gone above and beyond in our fight against COVID. I think everyone agrees those who served us so well during lockdown - including supermarket workers, cleaners, and security guards - deserve a pay rise, he said.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Details of independent review of WorkSafe revealed
17 Dec, 2020 09:15 PM
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The Government announces terms of reference into an independent review of WorkSafe s operations on Whakaari White Island after the devastating eruption. Photo / File
The Government announces terms of reference into an independent review of WorkSafe s operations on Whakaari White Island after the devastating eruption. Photo / File
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The Government has today released the terms of reference into the independent review of WorkSafe s operations on Whakaari/White Island after the eruption that claimed 22 lives.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood said the review would the adequacy and appropriateness of WorkSafe s actions in relation to Whakaari/White Island and whether further steps should have been taken.