New Zealand Unemployment Rate Back Under Five Percent Thanks To Help From Construction Boom
As a result of more jobs in construction, accommodation and food services there has been an employment boost. After a slight lift to 5.2% in the last quarter, Statistics New Zealand says the rate has dropped again to 4.9% in the March 2017 quarter.
The Woman Who ‘Runs Rings’ Around Men
25-year-old Bonnie Fairbrother has now been a bricklayer for 15 months and she frequently ‘runs rings’ around her male colleagues according to her employer.
Wellington Council Having to Change Plans to Tackle Housing Crisis
Wellington Council has decided the Urban Development Agency is no longer needed to deal with the housing crisis and instead is bringing the work back in-house. New housing developments have been lagging behind population growth and demand, leaving the city 3590 dwellings short of what it needs.
New Earthquake Response Technology Could Prove Extremely Useful
Current earthquake measuring methods do not indicate ground acceleration or other forces on buildings. Wellington Council says if accelerometers were installed in about 400 commercial buildings the data gathered could prove to be useful.
$13m Upgrade Started On Watchman Road – Hawkes Bay
In April, Transport Minister Simon Bridges was joined by local iwi Mana Ahuriri, Hawke’s Bay Airport CEO Nick Story and Napier mayor Bill Dalton to turn the earth on a $13m upgrade to the Watchman Road intersection in Hawkes Bay.
Nine New Pilot Positions Opening as Jetstar Grows
Jetstar’s Hawke’s Bay workforce has had to double as a result of growing demand for seats. The nine new roles consist of four captains and five first officers.
Property Has Contributed $29.8b To the Economy in the 2015-2016 Financial Year
The property industry can account for 13% of New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) – ahead of manufacturing’s $25.2b (11%). The Property Council commissioned a report into the industry’s economic significance and showed it came from a variety of construction and property related sectors.
Manawatu’s Spending Has Risen 3.2% From 2016
“The increase is only partly due to an increase in fuel costs and population growth, indicating something else is occurring. It could be the growing logistics and distribution sector, or perhaps increased mobility in general,” says CEDA’s Acting Chief Executive Linda Stewart.
Transport and Logistics is Predicted To Be A Growth Sector For Manawatu and Could Be Ripe for Jobseekers
Industry employers and educators have begun offering teens a “how to” pre-employment guide containing 10 essential skills and qualities local employers say are crucial when considering job candidates.
