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Suite of proposed changes to the Essential Skills Visa
Submission to MBIE (Labour, Science and Enterprise Group) - 26 May 2017
It is time the government demonstrated greater empathy for the specific employment requirements of the tourism industry. There are already acute staff shortages in certain areas and at peak times of the year. New Zealand workers are often not available in these areas or may be lacking the required attributes or skills, and although our industry prefers hiring Kiwis, this is often not an option.
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Proposed changes to the Skilled Migrant Category
Submission to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (Labour, Science and Enterprise Group) - 31 October 2016
The timeframe for making this submission is very unreasonable. It means TIA has not had an opportunity to consult widely with members ahead of making the submission and the government will be making decisions without detailed knowledge and input from employers.
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Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
Submission to the Commerce Commission - 21 January 2016
We support the removal of the statutory restriction on shops opening on Easter Sunday to benefit the tourism industry and local economies. We recommend a national approach on Easter trading instead of bylaws for individual areas within council areas. Finding businesses open in some places and not others does not create the seamless visitor experience that the tourism industry aspires to deliver.
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Discussion Paper Clear Heads
Submission to the Ministry of Transport - 24 April 2015
We are supportive of an approach to drug and alcohol management that recognises the risk profile of the activity and the workforce.
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This was a win for TIA – see our Recent Wins page – Clear Heads.
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