The Government is opening 35 employment centres up and down the country to help Kiwis looking for work as the economic impacts of Covid-19 bites. It will also launch an online tool on the Ministry of Social Development website designed to match people looking for work with prospective employers. It will also offer online training courses. "In response we need to act quickly and proactively, and Keep New Zealand Working," she said. Sepuloni said the Government would also launch a "Keep New Zealand Working fast-tracking service" for benefit applicants who need to re-engage quickly with the job market.

Source: Stuff April 28, 2020 01:30 UTC