Strategic partnership for Hui Taumata Trust.

The Hui Taumata Trust has been investigating providers of the best Leadership training internationally, especially focussed in the Asia Pacific rim. The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is located in Singapore and is an excellent example of a top level leadership training provider.     The Hui Taumata Trust recently entered into a Partnership Agreement with the Lee Kuan Yew School of public Policy. The purpose of this Agreement is to set out the terms and conditions under which Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Hui Taumata Trust will c ... read more

Event: See what unions are doing this year.

Visit the CTU events calendar at http://union.org.nz/event ... read more

Event: He Mana tō ia Tamaiti/ Every Child Counts.

He Mana tō ia Tamaiti/ Every Child Counts 3rd Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony James Cook Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand 10 and 11 September, 2008. www.everychildcounts.org.nz ‘For our children: A better today, a better tomorrow. What’s it going to take?’   Participate in a dynamic conference featuring leading international and national speakers, youth participation, and an opportunity to identify what you can do to help address the most important issues facing Aotearoa New Zealand. With all the energy of an election year around it, th ... read more

Workplace Wellbeing.

Workplace Wellbeing is a collaborative initiative between the NZ Council of Social Services, the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations, Community Waikato and the Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota. The aim of the project is to promote and support the development of effective employment practice and relationships in the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector. See Mana Mahi Newsletter Issue #3 for the latest update from the Workplace Wellbeing Project. ... read more

Media Release Scoop: Pay for unskilled workers going backwards.

A new survey of pay rates shows a dramatic deterioration for those at the bottom of the heap, while rates for skilled workers are outpacing rampant inflation.   See the article on the stuff.co.nz ... read more

Occupational Classifications.

There is currently an update of the Australia and New Zealand Classification of Occupations. If you are wanting to make a submission or request a new occupation be added to ANZSCO as part of this current update, Statistics NZ would appreciate the following information be made available to help in their discussions with the Australian Bureau of Statistics. (1) Occupation title - this is the most commonly used title which describes the occupation; (2) Alternative titles - any similar titles that might be less commonly used, usually there are only one ... read more

Event: Framing the Debate: Language and Values

Dates: Auckland - 13th August & Wellington - 15th August   Facilitated by Eduardo Gonzalez, Education Organiser for the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union.   The session will cover: How important our values are and how language can be used to show our values. Introducing participants to the concept of framing. Cognitive tools in the application of framing and recognition of framing. For more information and to enrol participants please see the attached flyer and registration form. ... read more

Event: Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Date: 21-27 July 2008 Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is proudly brought to you by Ngäi Tauira Mäori Students’ Association & Te Herenga Waka Marae. Come and hang out with us at any of the events during the week and join in the fun. There is lots to choose from. Ka rawe te kōrero Māori. Ka kite anō.   Schedule Summary from Te Reo Events Poster Day Event Time Location Rāhina (Monday) Ata  |  Parakuihi 7.00am  -  9am Pipitea (Railway station)   Po ... read more