A looming workforce crisis in NZ tourism and hospitality threatens industry growth plans

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Getty Images Last weeks big tourism conference in Rotorua saw plenty of optimism about the industrys potential, but also warnings that airline capacity is hampering post-COVID growth. The focus on bringing more foreign...

Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?

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For cafe and restaurant workers, getting a free drink or meal at the end of a long shift might feel like a well-deserved reward. But could such perks common across the industry be masking deeper issues? Informal...

Community-run food co-ops can reduce food insecurity and boost healthy diets, research shows

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As grocery prices continue to rise, many Australians are struggling to afford healthy food and are looking for alternatives to the big supermarket chains. The recent supermarkets inquiry, run by the Australian Competition...

Don’t click without thinking – and 4 other ways to keep yourself safe from scams

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Think about how many things you have done online today. Paid a bill? Logged into your bank account? Used social media or spent time answering emails? Maybe you have used your phone to pay at a supermarket or train station....

Liberals elect first woman leader, with Ley defeating Taylor 29-25

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The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. Ley, 63, who was deputy leader to Peter Dutton during the last term, had the support of the moderates...

The ‘extroverted’ north and ‘introverted’ south: how climate and culture influence Iranian architecture

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The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds and rustling trees, as well as scents of nature. Architecture in this region is characterised by...

The dreaded beep test: outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness?

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For many, the beep test is seared into memory. And not just the test itself, but the wave of dread that came before hearing that first beep in school physical education (PE) classes. Also known as the 20-metre shuttle run...