The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases.

Minister Brooke van Velden has detailed proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act, which are aimed at giving egregious employers more power in disputes with employees, who have behaved badly themselves.

 NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains how these changes could impact businesses and workers alike.

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The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases.
Minister Brooke van Velden has detailed proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act, which are aimed at giving egregious employers more power in disputes with employees, who have behaved badly themselves.
&nbsp;NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains how these changes could impact businesses and workers alike.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government reducing the compensation aggrieved employees can get from employers

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Over in the UK, the new Covid corruption commissioner has launched his first investigation into PPE fraud.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayhoe to recoup billions in fraudulent contracts.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there was significant demand for PPE during the pandemic - and an investigation was needed. 

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Over in the UK, the new Covid corruption commissioner has launched his first investigation into PPE fraud.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayhoe to recoup billions in fraudulent contracts.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there was significant demand for PPE during the pandemic - and an investigation was needed.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointing a new Covid corruption commissioner

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It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025.

The reduced interest rates could lead to a better outlook for investors going forward, according to new reports.

Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further.

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It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025.
The reduced interest rates could lead to a better outlook for investors going forward, according to new reports.
Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further.
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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the NZX potentially improving in 2025

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Good news for New Zealand's universities - international students enrolments are back up again.

There were 73,535 international enrolments between January to August 2024, up 24 percent compared to the same period last year.

Universities NZ CEO Chris Whelan says a majority of these enrolments are coming from China or India - but other countries are contributing too.

"We would like to grow in other markets... that's a set of ongoing conversations we'll be having, particularly with ministers and our immigration NZ colleagues." 

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Good news for New Zealand's universities - international students enrolments are back up again.
There were 73,535 international enrolments between January to August 2024, up 24 percent compared to the same period last year.
Universities NZ CEO Chris Whelan says a majority of these enrolments are coming from China or India - but other countries are contributing too.
"We would like to grow in other markets... that's a set of ongoing conversations we'll be having, particularly with ministers and our immigration NZ colleagues."&nbsp;
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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on international student enrolments going up

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government reducing the compensation aggrieved employees can get from employers

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