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
Four potential development partners have been shortlisted for the Southern Green Hydrogen project, a joint venture between Meridian Energy and Contact Energy to build the world’s first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland. The shortlist comprises: a Japanese consortium of Mitsui & Co.… Read more
Posted: 16 February 2022