Employers with a good track records on seasonal workers could soon get useful stamps of approval.

The Government's planning changes to the RSE Scheme.

It includes an accreditation system and clarifying employers' rules on claiming for costs like transport.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says trusted businesses will be treated with a lighter regulatory touch.

"You provide good accommodation, we haven't had issues with your accommodation or your deductions or anything else, and you're consistently dealing with MSD to make sure that you're putting Kiwis first for jobs."

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Employers with a good track records on seasonal workers could soon get useful stamps of approval.
The Government's planning changes to the RSE Scheme.
It includes an accreditation system and clarifying employers' rules on claiming for costs like transport.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says trusted businesses will be treated with a lighter regulatory touch.
"You provide good accommodation, we haven't had issues with your accommodation or your deductions or anything else, and you're consistently dealing with MSD to make sure that you're putting Kiwis first for jobs."
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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's new changes to the RSE scheme

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This week, Unemployment is up but is the picture as bad as it sounds? Insurance premiums are in the spotlight as the government tries to pinpoint what’s driving costs so high … plus how to juggle all the demands on your business without losing focus.

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The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 31st July

It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and Microsoft moving to post their earnings.

But it's sparked concerns about the future of AI, and whether or not another sector bubble is set to burst.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and Microsoft moving to post their earnings.
But it's sparked concerns about the future of AI, and whether or not another sector bubble is set to burst.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether we should be worried about the AI bubble

South Island business leaders want to be recognised as the engine room of New Zealand's economy. 

The eight chambers of commerce have launched a joint manifesto, representing around seven thousand businesses. 

It calls for policies to lift productivity, with a goal of increasing South Island GDP per capita to at least $130 thousand by 2035. 

Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking it shows there's great alignment across the South Island. 

She says if New Zealand wants stronger productivity, higher incomes, and greater resilience, backing the South Island is the smartest investment. 

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South Island business leaders want to be recognised as the engine room of New Zealand's economy.&nbsp;
The eight chambers of commerce have launched a joint manifesto, representing around seven thousand businesses.&nbsp;
It calls for policies to lift productivity, with a goal of increasing South Island GDP per capita to at least $130 thousand by 2035.&nbsp;
Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking it shows there's great alignment across the South Island.&nbsp;
She says if New Zealand wants stronger productivity, higher incomes, and greater resilience, backing the South Island is the smartest investment.&nbsp;
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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's new changes to the RSE scheme

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