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  •   Home > News > Business

    New Zealand's labour shortage has employers bumping shoulders to fill roles

    New Zealand's labour shortage has employers bumping shoulders to fill roles


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    Trade Me says it had for a record-breaking 80-thousand job vacancies in this year's second quarter.

    Sectors relying heavily on migrant workers, like hospitality, manufacturing and constructions, had the biggest lift.

    Trade Me Sales Director Matt Tolich says they've seen the biggest pay increases in a decade.

    He says employers are trying to use pay to attract candidates - but a recent survey shows job hunters value work flexibility the most.

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    Business:
    The National Road Carriers Association's warning fuel price hikes will be passed onto customers 10:17

    Golf:
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    International:
    Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' as Tehran clerics vow to pick new leader 10:07

    Entertainment:
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    Rugby:
    The England rugby team has lost to Italy for the first time in history...beaten 23-18 in their Six nations clash in Rome 9:57

    Environment:
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