Newsletter & Blog

Over the past few weeks, NZEE has been actively representing member views at a national level. We’ve made a submission on the RSE Policy Review, and also submitted on, and appeared before, the Education and Workforce Select Committee on the proposed Employment Leave Bill which if passed, will replace the Holidays Act.

There’s a lot in this month’s edition. We cover the upcoming employment law changes taking effect from 1 April, including minimum wage and KiwiSaver updates, along with what to check across your systems and agreements. We’ve also included guidance on fuel use and links to official information as the fuel supply situation continues to evolve, as well as a range of other insights and resources relevant to the season.

As the days begin to cool and we ease into autumn, March offers a natural pause point. The busy pace of summer starts to shift, giving many of us a moment to look up from the day to day and reflect on the bigger picture, both in our workplaces and in our communities.

There’s a lot in this month’s edition. We’re looking at what diversity and inclusion really mean in practice, what business leaders are predicting for 2026, and what the proposed Modern Day Slavery Bill could mean for your business. We also touch on innovation in the primary sector, and unpack the latest changes signalled in the Health and Safety Amendment Bill.

Being good at what we do isn’t always enough anymore. This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, explores why trust, public confidence and social licence are becoming just as important as productivity, how expectations are shifting, and what that means in practice.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, discusses the impact of AI and the Labour Market and what it means for Primary Industry.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, discusses the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill 2026 and what it means for Primary Industry.