A potential solution has been raised for some of our labour shortage problems - but NZ businesses are reluctant.

We know that 20 percent of all roles can now be done remotely, especially in the likes of the IT sector.

And of those overseas there's a good chunk who would be keen to work for a New Zealand-based business.

Problem is, businesses here don't want to hire from overseas, even if they are Kiwis. Kea New Zealand is trying to solve the problem and CEO Toni Truslove joined Mike Hosking.

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A potential solution has been raised for some of our labour shortage problems - but NZ businesses are reluctant.
We know that 20 percent of all roles can now be done remotely, especially in the likes of the IT sector.
And of those overseas there's a good chunk who would be keen to work for a New Zealand-based business.
Problem is, businesses here don't want to hire from overseas, even if they are Kiwis. Kea New Zealand is trying to solve the problem and CEO Toni Truslove joined Mike Hosking.
LISTEN ABOVE

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. 

Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.