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From 1 April 2026, KiwiSaver rates rise to 3.5% and new rules apply to younger employees, making advance planning essential.

While recruitment activity is still cautious, Canterbury enters 2026 with a stronger labour market, driven by regional growth and steady demand across key sectors.

While it seems restrictive to stop someone from doing what they were trained to do, restraint of trade agreements are valid and enforceable in New Zealand.

Here's how the new Holidays Act 2003 reform changes employer obligations, sick and annual leave accrual, and employee entitlements for NZ workplaces.

In NZ, trial periods are only valid if staff are advised to seek independent advice before signing an employment agreement, or dismissals risk grievance claims.

Employee won $7,500 payout after the ERA ruled dismissal for poor attendance was unjustified - here's what NZ employers must do before termination.

A practical guide to pre-employment assessments in NZ. Improve hiring decisions with validated psychometric and skills testing - personality, cognitive, safety.

What happens if an employee is sick whilst on holiday? Here's how to handle unexpected employee sickness during scheduled annual leave holidays.

Navigate the complexities of New Zealand's minimum leave and holidays entitlements for your team, ensuring compliance with NZ employment law.

New rules aim to cut compliance costs for NZ manufacturing businesses - here's how changes to guarding regulations seek to reduce risk, cost, and red tape.

Use our 2025 Hiring Playbook for recruitment decisions, avoid costly hiring mistakes, and apply proven strategies tailored to NZ businesses and market trends.

Support your leadership team after recruitment. Onboard new hire GMs and CEOs to your NZ business with a strong first 100 days and long-term development.