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Christchurch massage business fined $210,000 for exploiting migrant workersThe Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has ordered a Christchurch massage business and its sole director to pay $210,000 in penalties for breaching multiple minimum employment standards involving vulnerable migrant workers.
- Migrant exploitation
- Employment agreements
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Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards under MBIE spotlightTeams from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) visited several Bay of Plenty towns last week as part of a targeted operation to ensure kiwifruit orchards are playing by the rules.
- Employment agreements
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Know your employment rights and obligations at EasterWith Easter just around the corner, it's important for both employers and employees to understand their rights and responsibilities over this period.
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Employment Leave Bill 2026A new Employment Leave Bill has been introduced to replace the Holidays Act. Until the new Bill takes effect, employers must continue to follow the current law.
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Minimum wage is increasing on 1 April 2026The minimum wage rates will increase on 1 April 2026. If you are an employer, business owner, or manager, now is a good time to make sure you are prepared for these changes.
- Minimum wage
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Regulators take integrated approach to construction sector crack down147 construction businesses visited in large-scale integrated operation.
- Migrant exploitation
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Employment Relations Act changes take effect todayA series of changes to the Employment Relations Act come into force today, following the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2025
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Holiday trading and work rules: What employers and employees need to knowWith the festive season fast approaching the Labour Inspectorate is urging employers and employees to understand their legal obligations around trading and working on public holidays.
- Public holidays
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Former Wendy’s operator loses bid to overturn improvement noticeThe former owners of the Wendy’s chain of fast-food restaurants in New Zealand have lost a bid in the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to overturn an improvement notice involving non-payment of employees on public holidays going back 6 years.
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MBIE compliance teams swoop on Coromandel ahead of holiday seasonCompliance and enforcement teams from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have made unannounced visits to Coromandel district businesses ahead of the holiday season to check they are meeting minimum employment standards.
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