From Stuff - reporter Rachael Kelly … Rio Tinto will begin exporting a hazardous substance which is being stockpiled at Tiwai Point, as the company begins cleaning up the site where it has produced aluminium for more than 50 years. The company came under pressure to clean up the smelter site after… Read more
Posted: 26 February 2022
Upoko Michael Skerrett and Te Aukati Kore Lead, Ivan Hodgetts convened the first hui for the Just Transition, Worker Transitions Working Group on Wednesday 23 February 2022. This group is focussed on considering the needs of both current and future workforce as the region makes the transition… Read more
Posted: 24 February 2022
Representatives from Murihiku Regeneration attended the online E Tū Union Decent Work Summit Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora! on Saturday 19 February 2022. With over 200 participants online, the summit brought together E tū member leaders and community allies, business, and academics to discuss Decent Work and… Read more
Posted: 22 February 2022
A new targeted COVID Support Payment will be made available for businesses struggling with revenue during the Omicron outbreak. “As I said back in October when we announced the traffic light system, the Government has been monitoring the impact of the COVID Protection Framework on businesses and… Read more
Posted: 22 February 2022
The GP crisis in Waihopai/Invercargill is back in the spotlight. According to Stuff at least 3,000 people in Invercargill currently do not have a doctor. New residents are on waiting lists, and some are even making the five-hour round trip from Invercargill to Dunedin to see a GP. Further, even… Read more
Posted: 19 February 2022