NZ desperately seeking 50,000 construction workersNew Zealand is facing a shortfall of tens of thousands of construction workers over the next five years, which could stymie efforts to build more houses. Almost 70 per cent of the long-term skilled job shortages as calculated by Immigration NZ are related to the construction industry. 123RF Almost 70 per cent of the long-term skilled job shortages as calculated by Immigration NZ are related to the construction industry. The Government should also partner with the construction industry to trial a financial incentive programme to support employers who trained staff. Questions had been raised over the pay and conditions the migrant workers enter into when they arrive.

Source: Stuff March 25, 2018 16:01 UTC