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Businesses say they are struggling to employ staff and are urging the government to allow more migrant workers, but an academic says they will not solve the problem.
Hospitality's acute shortage of workers made headlines again this week after one minister told operators to up their game on pay and conditions. While bosses told media they can’t find workers no matter what they offer, the media couldn't seem to find any workers for their coverage - or useful facts for the audience about what’s on offer.
Restaurant owners are hitting back after Minister of Immigration Michael Wood said they should offer better conditions and pay if they want to attract staff.
Visa changes to benefit 57,000 Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi. Image: Daniel Hines/SunLive. '); } else { // } At least 18,000 foreign workers will be allowed to stay in New Zealand twice as long after changes to essential skill visas. From Monday, people on those visas for jobs paid below the median wage will be able to stay two years instead of one and the application process will be streamlined. The maximum duration of essential skills visas for jobs that pay above the median wage will remain at three years. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi expects the streamli...
Visa extensions 'massive help' but more needed - hospo businesses Visa extensions 'massive help' but more needed - hospo businesses Friday, July 16, 2021 Tess Brunton, RNZ At least 18,000 foreign workers will be allowed to stay in New Zealand twice as long after changes to essential skill visas. From Monday, people on those visas for jobs paid below the median wage will be able to stay two years instead of one and the application process will be streamlined. The maximum duration of essential skills visas for jobs that pay above the median wage will remain at three years. Immig...