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Outward Bound research reveals teens are aware of social media's problems – almost 80% want less screen time

Nearly 80 percent of young New Zealanders want to reduce their screen time, according to new research conducted by the Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand.

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'Presenteeism vs Absenteeism' - more than half of Kiwi workers are guilty of going to work sick

In a survey conducted this month, Frog Recruitment asked 1,500 Kiwi workers if they go to work even when they feel sick, and more than half (52%) admitted they are guilty of being germ spreaders in the workplace.

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Outdoor education school seeking a site to open a second school on North Island

The Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand is looking for land to open a second school for its outdoor education courses - a North Island site with access to wilderness and high 'natural character’ within a three-hour drive of Auckland.

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We are not in a recession yet, but are we in a perk-cession?

Kiwi businesses are showing signs of a global trend known as the ‘Perk-cession’, cutting back on employee benefits and rethinking rewards to attract and engage employees.

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SIMON BRIDGES ANNOUNCED CHAIR OF CC GROUP

Simon Bridges has been appointed CC Group Chair, a 32-year-old commercial and residential services company with franchise operations Crewcut lawnmowing and Crewcare commercial cleaning and building maintenance in its stable.

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Otis Oat Milk ends four-year search for New Zealand factory to turn its Kiwi oats into world-class oat milk

AUCKLAND CITY — Otis co-founders Tim Ryan and Chris Wilkie have been on a mission to return to making their oat milk in New Zealand ever since they launched in Lincoln, Canterbury, as the very first New Zealand oat milk brand in 2018.  “As we scaled up our production, we weren’t prepared to compromise on the nutritional quality of our oat milk.

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Kiwi business deploying exoskeletons and wearable tech to reduce injuries, future-proof workforces

A Kiwi company is deploying integrated and wearable robotic solutions and technology that could save Kiwi businesses from losing money to workplace injuries while simultaneously future-proofing workforces worldwide.

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KIWI MILK COMPANY CALLS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO RETHINK RECYCLING PLAN

A New Zealand milk producer is calling for the Government to standardise kerbside recycling across the country, while sparing thousands of tonnes of packaging from going to landfill.

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Millenial Misery: New research shows younger workers most at risk of quitting

New research shows that the biggest drop in workplace wellbeing is being seen in Kiwis aged 25-34, and are potentially the most likely to leave their current employment.

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Education expert responds to Government's new literacy strategy

AUCKLAND CITY — The Government’s plan to improve teaching and learning outcomes for students through a sweeping redesign of the national literacy, communication and maths curriculum is a good start, but, its success relies on its design and implementation.

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