An employment expert says compulsory work seminars for beneficiaries will make them more employable.

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announced the seminars will be designed to help with training and work.

Jobseekers who do not attend could face sanctions.

Max Whitehead says some people need help to show employers what they can offer.

"These courses will really give them the training so they can present themselves - and show they can be reliable."

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An employment expert says compulsory work seminars for beneficiaries will make them more employable.
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announced the seminars will be designed to help with training and work.
Jobseekers who do not attend could face sanctions.
Max Whitehead says some people need help to show employers what they can offer.
"These courses will really give them the training so they can present themselves - and show they can be reliable."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Max Whitehead: Whitehead Group employment specialist says work seminars for beneficiaries are worthwhile

There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more.

The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit to $750 million.

It's also announced a 20 cent lift in the farmgate milk price - and a $9.70 midpoint per kilo of milksolids.

Federated Farmers Dairy Chair, Karl Dean, says given global uncertainty, he doesn't think the midpoint will reach $10.

"The futures market is sitting around the $9.70-$9.80 mark, so Fonterra's got it pretty much where the futures are."

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There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more.
The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit to $750 million.
It's also announced a 20 cent lift in the farmgate milk price - and a $9.70 midpoint per kilo of milksolids.
Federated Farmers Dairy Chair, Karl Dean, says given global uncertainty, he doesn't think the midpoint will reach $10.
"The futures market is sitting around the $9.70-$9.80 mark, so Fonterra's got it pretty much where the futures are."
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra reporting a 2.8 percent lift in first-half net profit to $750 million

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The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here.

The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with Australia's, to combat global shortages. 

Shane Jones says it'll give importers a wider pool and hopefully bring some relief at the pump.

He says it's compatible with Kiwi vehicles and meets safety and quality expectations. 

Jones says it could run for 12 months.

"It's temporary, but obviously the PM on various other occasions has talked about how it's overdue for harmonisation between Aussie-Kiwi, and who knows? It could very well be permanent."

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The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here.
The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with Australia's, to combat global shortages.&nbsp;
Shane Jones says it'll give importers a wider pool and hopefully bring some relief at the pump.
He says it's compatible with Kiwi vehicles and meets safety and quality expectations.&nbsp;
Jones says it could run for 12 months.
"It's temporary, but obviously the PM on various other occasions has talked about how it's overdue for harmonisation between Aussie-Kiwi, and who knows? It could very well be permanent."
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government relaxing standards to allow Australian-standard fuel into NZ

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The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track.

As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and more than six weeks of diesel and jet fuel. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle income households tomorrow. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculates ahead of the announcement.

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The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track.
As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and more than six weeks of diesel and jet fuel.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle income households tomorrow.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculates ahead of the announcement.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government unveiling cost relief measures for fuel crisis tomorrow

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Max Whitehead: Whitehead Group employment specialist says work seminars for beneficiaries are worthwhile

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