With elections looming and political parties vying for your attention, we wanted to make your job easier by dissecting their employment policies! Rangatahi in employment is where our values lie. Below is a list of NZ’s major political parties, followed […]
Seeking Expressions of Interest for Governance!
Every year non-profit organisations hold their Annual General Meetings at which the happenings of the past year are discussed, and a Governance Board for the coming year are nominated and selected. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from enthusiastic […]
2020 Minimum Wage increase.
by Mel Martin It’s April 1st, which means today is the day both of NZ’s minimum wage rates go for another historic increase. The Starting Out Wage for people 16-17 in their first six months of work will increase to […]
Tony’s Bants: The machines are coming…
Robots taking over human society has long been fodder for dystopian sci-fi movies like Terminator, The Matrix, I Robot, and Westworld. These stories are so compelling in part because of the real possibility that it could happen. What if I […]
Tony’s Bants: Hiring young people
Hiring young people is an investment. There is a science behind managing young workers and many employers don’t put in the effort. But those that do have a powerful opportunity to develop the future of their business. Recently Massey University […]
Tony’s Bants: Small businesses in New Zealand are bad at looking after their workers.
Have I got your attention? Good. Before I continue let me qualify my opening statement. What I’m talking about here is exploitation and breaches of the minimum code. It’s rife among SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) in New Zealand […]
YWRC: A reflection over 25 years…
by Mel Martin Once upon a time Catherine Hodges, a bright, young activist living in the Tron dared to dream up a world where every single person has access to education and empowerment that provides them a fair and just […]
Thumbs Up To Employment Law Changes
Disclaimer: The opinion piece below was written by President of the NZ Council of Trade Unions Richard Wagstaff, and was originally published on the NZ Herald website. We just think it’s super cool and wanted to share it. ——————————————————————————————————————— There […]
The End for 90 Day Trial Periods
Stories like this one from Stuff.co.nz are proof that 90 Day Trial Periods aren’t working. For anyone. Here at the Centre, we’re under no illusions that every single young person seeking advocacy for a workplace issue, is a perfect wee […]
We’re Hiring! Business Manager/Educator WANTED.
The Young Workers Resource Centre (YWRC) are looking for a fantastic addition to their team of change makers and big dreamers located in Hamilton City. If you are someone who is passionate and committed to empowering young people, this might […]