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Young people quizzed on tourism careers as sector booms
New Zealand's tourism sector is booming and now ranks as the country's top export earner. At the same time tourism employers are facing unprecedented skills shortages around the country and there is a big push to try to attract school leavers into the industry. With this in mind, a new research study has been released from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development and Tourism Industry Aotearoa that's delved into what young New Zealanders think about opportunities in tourism and provides some insights into why there is a skills shortage. There are some surprising responses from the young people
2019-04-10 - News Item Read More -
The changing world of remote work
How would you fancy working while based at the beach, or perhaps from your favourite holiday spot? It could be possible and arguably it is a growing trend, at least for millennials – it is something you or your business would consider? Improving technology and changing expectations of work and family are making a growing number of people consider their options – internationally the millennials embracing this have been given the name, digital nomads.
2019-01-15 - News Item Read More -
Youth Transition Initiative connects students & businesses
It's been a very busy and successful first year for the Youth Transition Initiative in Timaru District and the number of schools and businesses who have come on board and embraced and supported this programme has been inspiring.
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The Wider Economic Benefits of Greater Connectivity
The Oresund bridge between Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmo in Sweden, a truly transformational (€4 billion) transport project that led to economic benefits much greater than would be estimated using standard cost-benefit analysis.
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Net migration is even higher than you thought
New research released this month by Infometrics suggests that we might currently be underestimating net migration by between 4,000 and 8,000 people per year. These figures imply that net migration could be closer to 80,000pa than the latest official measure of 72,300.
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Where could a trade take you?
A wide range of training and career opportunities in the trades and services industries are highlighted as part of 'Got a Trade' Week
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Top 10 things to know about migration
Net migration is having a huge effect on the New Zealand economy prompting debate and
2017-10-06 - News Item Read More
leading to policy changes. Infometrics has curated a list of the top ten things to know about
migration in New Zealand.
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