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'Urgent imperative to act': Modern slavery petition accepted as Govt convenes group to advise on possible law Newshub 17 hrs ago © World Vision. Michelia Miles from Trade Aid, Minister Michael Wood, Grant Bayldon from World Vision. Politicians from across Parliament turned out on Tuesday for the presentation of a petition calling for modern slavery legislation.  Signed by more than 37,000 Kiwis and organised by Trade Aid and World Vision, the petition asks MPs to introduce legislation requiring public and private entities to report on risks of modern slavery in their supply chains, as w...

Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 2:47 pm 37,007 New Zealanders have called on the Government to bring in a Modern Slavery Act, in a petition organised by Trade Aid and World Vision. The petition was presented to Minister Michael Wood today, along with an Open Letter signed by 110 businesses, calling for the Government to act. Trade Aid and World Vision and many other supporters headed to Parliament today to present Minister Michael Wood a collective petition, along with a business community Open Letter calling for moves towards a Modern Slavery Act. Minister Wood accepted the petition and he said work...

New chairman for Michael Hill International, Emma Hill stands aside Posted June 28, 2021 | By Jeweller Staff The chair of Michael Hill International (MHI)'s board of directors, Emma Hill, is set to step down today handing the reins to Rob Fyfe, former CEO of Air New Zealand. Hill will remain as non-executive director, along with her father Sir Michael Hill. In addition, Daniel Bracken, the company's CEO, is to join the MHI board as managing director effective 28 June 2021. "The time is right for this transition. The company has never been in a healthier position" Emma Hill, outgoing c...

The sharemarket is experiencing somewhat of a lull with little in the way of corporate and economic news flow to provide direction.

CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - Asian stocks ended mixed on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report scheduled for release on Friday, which could offer cues on