New Zealand is a founding member of APEC which promotes trade and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. MBIE’s responsibilities include participating in APEC meetings including the Human Resources Development Working Group and its networks (the Labour and Social Protection Network and the Capacity Building Network).

There was a good response to the consultation, with around 200 submissions being received.

On 18 April 2024, MBIE on behalf of the Minister for ACC released a consultation document on proposed changes to regulations made under the Accident Compensation Act 2001, essentially addressing the following three topics: Chinese medicine, paramedics, and audiometrists.

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety announced today that from 1 July 2024, parental leave payments will increase.

The Employment Standards Legislation Act aims to encourage fair and productive workplaces and ensure employment law responds to a dynamic business environment.

The Government has announced its intention to progress legislation to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers.

Changes to ACC’s Accredited Employers Programme (AEP) aim to deliver a better experience for businesses and workers whose work injury claims are handled by the organisation directly, rather than through ACC.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its report into the proactive assessment of multi-storey boarding houses.

Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters.

The Waikato Regional Workforce Plan sets out the actions for the RSLG. This update covers the actions that are the Group’s current focus.